Exec Director of US Forecasting at Amgen leading a team of 30-35 to provide strategic insights. Collaborating across departments to enhance commercial success and drive innovation in biotech.
Responsibilities
Lead and mentor a team of directors to develop transparent, defendable revenue valuations and long-range forecasts for Amgen's portfolio
Collaborate closely with US commercial leaders to understand market dynamics, identify emerging trends, and anticipate future opportunities and challenges
Lead the annual commercial revenue forecast process as well as the monthly performance review process, Latest Estimate (LE)
Responsible for leading and coordinating all commercial analytical approaches utilized; ensures quality of output and recommendations
Facilitate discussions with senior leaders to provide unbiased, transparent views of forecasts and associated risks and opportunities
Function as a catalyst for critical thinking within the forecast team and among senior-level cross-functional partners
Take a proactive approach to identify and address potential secondary data issues that could impact forecasts
Demonstrate proficiency in handling secondary data sets
Requirements
Doctorate degree & 6 years of forecasting experience OR Master’s degree & 10 years of forecasting experience OR Bachelor’s degree & 12 years of forecasting experience AND 6 years of managerial experience directly managing people and/or leadership experience leading teams, projects, programs or directing the allocation of resources
Leadership in building and developing high-performing teams, with a focus on fostering a culture of collaboration, innovation, and continuous improvement
Demonstrated ability to quickly establish credibility with and influence senior executives at the SVP/VP level
Alignment with best practices and a commitment to championing new and innovative methodologies and tools to enhance forecasting capabilities and drive business outcomes
Business acumen with a deep understanding of the context and dynamics of pharmaceutical markets, particularly within relevant disease areas
Experience partnering closely with business leaders to deliver high-quality predictions and insights
Oral, written, and presentation skills, with the ability to articulate complex concepts and controversial findings clearly and compellingly to diverse audiences
Project management experience (planning, prioritization, objective setting, meeting management, and plan execution)
Benefits
Comprehensive employee benefits package, including a Retirement and Savings Plan with generous company contributions
group medical, dental and vision coverage
life and disability insurance
flexible spending accounts.
A discretionary annual bonus program, or for field sales representatives, a sales-based incentive plan
Stock-based long-term incentives
Award-winning time-off plans and bi-annual company-wide shutdowns
Flexible work models, including remote work arrangements, where possible
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