Associate - Forecasting Job in Bangalore at AstraZeneca

AstraZeneca is hiring for the role of Associate - Forecasting!

Responsibilities of the Candidate:

• Support forecast modelling, performance reports and data analysis under the direction of GA&I Senior Analysts, Associate Directors, and Directors. Specifically:
• Update forecast model assumptions and utilize the forecast model to generate scenarios and sensitivities under guidance.
• Extract key forecast drivers into required reporting templates and support the development of business review materials.
• Provide analysis on forecast assumption changes over time and variances between global and marketing company assumptions.
• Develop a good understanding of the way oncology patients are treated and move through the treatment pathway by stage and line of therapy, to make informed updates to forecasting models and guidance.
• Support data consolidation from various primary and secondary sources and contribute to the development of tumour level forecast guidance from global on epi number, treatment assumptions, share assumptions for key classes, DoT etc.

Requirements:

• Mandatory:
  • Bachelor’s degree or above in a science or mathematics discipline
  • 2-3 years of forecasting experience in the pharma industry or consulting sphere
  • Experience in advanced forecasting, performance reporting, primary and secondary data analysis
  • Advanced proficiency in Excel, strong numerical and analytical skills
  • Excellent communication skills, both spoken and written
  • Current or previous oncology experience is required
• Preferred:
  • Experience working with a pharma product close to launch or post-launch
  • RWE analysis experience (e.g. claim data analysis, ATU analysis)