Obesity Forecasting, Associate Director 

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Since 1980, we’ve helped pioneer the world of biotech in our fight against the world’s toughest diseases. With our focus on four therapeutic areas –Oncology, Inflammation, General Medicine, and Rare Disease– we reach millions of patients each year. Amgen is advancing a broad and deep pipeline of medicines to treat cancer, heart disease, inflammatory conditions, rare diseases, and obesity and obesity-related conditions. As a member of the Amgen team, you’ll help make a lasting impact on the lives of patients as we research, manufacture, and deliver innovative medicines to help people live longer, fuller happier lives.

Our award-winning culture is collaborative, innovative, and science based. If you have a passion for challenges and the opportunities that lay within them, you’ll thrive as part of the Amgen team. Join us and transform the lives of patients while transforming your career.

Obesity Forecasting, Associate Director

The Obesity Forecasting Associate Director will lead forecasting for the Obesity brand. This role will report to the Obesity Forecasting Director within the Obesity Intelligence & Analytics organization in Thousand Oaks, United States. 

Specifically, this person will: 

• Provide an objective and rigorous point of view to demand forecasting and product performance, while collaborating with disciplines including forecasting/insights, marketing, finance, value and access and other functions. 

• Lead the development of the obesity forecasts and ad-hoc forecasting requests 

• Perform analyses and assessments in the area of product performance relative to expectations, estimating revenue potential, sales coverage, market size, penetration etc. 

• Leveraging various physician, patient, and transactional internal and external data sets (Xponent, NPA, LAAD, 852, etc.) to develop and explain forecast assumptions.

• Supporting the Quarterly Business Review, Situation Analysis, and Brand Plan by providing objective, data-driven insights 

• Coordinate with marketing, finance, and other cross-functional teams to develop analytics and forecasting inputs and assumptions. 

• Work with clients in the assigned team(s) to develop service level agreements outlining forecasting/analytics requirements and deliverables. 

• Independently lead quick turnaround projects and deliver quality assessments, collaborating with Senior Leadership with limited guidance or oversight. 

• Demonstrate strong project management, prioritization and timeline execution across projects when working independently as well as when working with the vendors or internal teams.  

• Manage professional relationships with internal stakeholders and external vendors. 

• Demonstrate excellent communication, presentation, MS PowerPoint & Excel skills. 

Basic Qualifications: 

Doctorate degree and 3 years of analytics and/or forecasting experience

OR

Master’s degree and 5 years of analytics and/or forecasting experience

OR

Bachelor’s degree and 7 years of analytics and/or forecasting experience

OR

Associate’s degree and 12 years of analytics and/or forecasting experience

OR

High school diploma / GED and 14 years of analytics and/or forecasting experience

Preferred Qualifications: 

• 8 years of forecasting, market research, or business analytics experience 

• Experience with advanced spreadsheets, patient based forecast modeling including dynamic patient models, and common forecasting tools such as Forecast Pro 

• Proficiency in SQL, and experience working with analytics tools like SAS, or R 

• Experience in developing marketing analytics using visualization tools such as Tableau 

• Working knowledge of forecasting inputs and structure, global access and reimbursement policies, and competitive environment and potential impact on product development and commercialization strategy 

• Strong oral, written and presentation skills; able to explain complex concepts clearly to a variety of audiences 

• Strong project management skills—able to organize and complete multiple projects efficiently and on time 

• Demonstrated analytical skills combined with a client service orientation 

• Ability to work collaboratively in team-based environment 

• Good understanding of the latest developments in the biopharmaceutical industry, and unmet medical needs and opportunities in the assigned therapeutic area 

• Broad, working knowledge of commonly used biopharmaceutical industry databases 

• Demonstrated ability to think strategically to support key business decisions   

• Business analytics or forecasting experience in the biopharmaceutical or other healthcare industries 

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

Sponsorship for this role is not guaranteed.

As an organization dedicated to improving the quality of life for people around the world, Amgen fosters an inclusive environment of diverse, ethical, committed and highly accomplished people who respect each other and live the Amgen values to continue advancing science to serve patients. Together, we compete in the fight against serious disease.

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