BAI - Global Forecasting Associate Director, Inflammation and General Medicine
BAI - Global Forecasting Associate Director, Inflammation and General Medicine
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BAI - Global Forecasting Associate Director, Inflammation and General Medicine
What you will do
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The Global Forecasting team at Amgen serves as a strategic partner to Commercial leadership by providing objective, data-driven insights that shape portfolio strategy, investment decisions, and long-range business planning.
As a Global Forecasting Associate Director for Inflammation & General Medicine, you will lead forecasting across a portfolio of global brands spanning pipeline assets and indications. You will partner directly with Marketing, Value & Access, R&D, Medical, Finance, and Manufacturing to develop robust forecasts that inform critical strategic and investment decisions throughout the product lifecycle.
Beyond deeply understanding the market, disease and program, you will provide coaching and day-to-day leadership to another Global Forecaster, helping ensure consistent forecasting approaches, strong business partnership, and high-quality deliverables across the therapeutic area.
This role reports to the Director, Global Forecasting and operates within the broader Business Analytics & Insights (BAI) organization.
Key Responsibilities
Strategic Business Partnership & Portfolio Leadership
Serve as the primary forecasting partner for multiple brands across the Inflammation and General Medicine portfolio
Partner directly with the Therapeutic Area Vice President, Global Brand Leads, and senior Commercial leadership to shape portfolio strategy, long-range planning, and investment decisions
Develop objective, data-driven points of view by integrating commercial strategy, competitive dynamics, epidemiology, access, pricing, market research, and financial considerations
Identify and communicate key risks, opportunities, and strategic trade-offs to support executive decision making
Influence cross-functional alignment on complex business questions while constructively challenging assumptions and recommendations
Forecast Development & Strategic Analytics
Lead development of robust global forecasts across inline and pipeline assets using assumption-driven patient-based models
Apply advanced forecasting methodologies, scenario planning, sensitivity analyses, and simulation techniques to quantify uncertainty and inform business decisions
Evaluate competitive landscapes, market evolution, analogs, and external market events to continuously refine forecast assumptions
Ensure forecasts provide transparent, rigorous, and decision-ready outputs for leadership
Collaboration & Stakeholder Engagement
Build strong partnerships across the broader BAI organization, Global Marketing, Finance, Value & Access, Medical, Manufacturing, Commercialization, Pricing, and R&D
Lead cross-functional discussions to establish alignment on forecast assumptions, scenarios, and business implications
Present complex analyses to senior leadership, translating technical modeling into clear business recommendations
Represent Forecasting as a trusted strategic advisor across governance meetings, portfolio reviews, and investment discussions
Team Leadership & Capability Development
Provide leadership, coaching, and mentoring to another Global Forecaster, helping prioritize work, develop forecasting capabilities, and maintain consistent forecasting standards across the portfolio
Foster collaboration and knowledge sharing across the broader Global Forecasting organization
Contribute to talent development, onboarding, and continuous improvement initiatives within the team
Forecasting Excellence & Innovation
Drive continuous improvement of forecasting methodologies, tools, processes, and governance; explore AI/ML and automation; identifies team capability gaps and builds skills
Help shape the future direction of Global Forecasting capabilities by identifying opportunities to advance forecasting through new methodologies, data sources, digital technologies, and AI-enabled approaches
Champion standardization and best practices while ensuring forecasting approaches remain fit-for-purpose across diverse brands and market situations
What we expect of you
We are all different, yet we all use our unique contributions to serve patients. The forecasting professional we seek is a leader with these qualifications.
Basic Qualifications:
Doctorate degree and 3 years of Pharma/Biotech forecasting, demand planning, or supply chain management experience
OR
Master’s degree and 5 years of Pharma/Biotech forecasting, demand planning, or supply chain management experience
OR
Bachelor’s degree and 7 years of Pharma/Biotech forecasting, demand planning, or supply chain management experience
OR
Associate’s degree and 12 years of Pharma/Biotech forecasting, demand planning, or supply chain management experience
OR
High school diploma / GED and 14 years of Pharma/Biotech forecasting, demand planning, or supply chain management experience
Preferred Qualifications:
Demonstrated ability to influence Executive Directors, Vice Presidents, and senior cross-functional leadership
Experience leading forecasting across multiple brands or therapeutic areas.
Demonstrated ability to translate complex analyses into strategic recommendations that influence investment and portfolio decisions
Experience leading or mentoring forecasting professionals through formal or informal leadership
Strong executive communication and presentation skills
Proven ability to lead through influence in highly matrixed organizations
Experience driving forecasting process improvements and organizational capability development
Experience incorporating advanced analytics, AI, and emerging technologies into forecasting methodologies
Deep understanding of pharmaceutical commercialization, competitive dynamics, pricing, access, and global market evolution
6+ years of forecasting, market research, or business analytics experience in the biopharmaceutical or healthcare industries
Experience with advanced forecasting techniques, patient based forecast modeling (including dynamic patient flow models), and experience doing analog and uptake curve analysis
Experience with quantitative techniques including smoothing, regression, time series analysis, and simulation
Working knowledge of forecasting inputs and structure, global access and reimbursement policies, competitive environment and potential impact on product development and commercialization strategy
Experience in contributing to the development of long-term business plans based on forecasting insights
What you can expect of us
As we work to develop treatments that take care of others, we also work to care for your professional and personal growth and well-being. From our competitive benefits to our collaborative culture, we’ll support your journey every step of the way.
The expected annual salary range for this role in the U.S. (excluding Puerto Rico) is posted. Actual salary will vary based on several factors including but not limited to, relevant skills, experience, and qualifications.
In addition to the base salary, Amgen offers a Total Rewards Plan, based on eligibility, comprising of health and welfare plans for staff and eligible dependents, financial plans with opportunities to save towards retirement or other goals, work/life balance, and career development opportunities that may include:
A comprehensive employee benefits package, including a Retirement and Savings Plan with generous company contributions, group medical, dental and vision coverage, life and disability insurance, and 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
Flexible work models where possible. Refer to the Work Location Type in the job posting to see if this applies.
Apply now and make a lasting impact with the Amgen team.
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Application deadline
Amgen does not have an application deadline for this position; we will continue accepting applications until we receive a sufficient number or select a candidate for the position.
Sponsorship
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