1,323 Forecasting jobs in India
Forecasting Analyst
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- Age limit:20 to 30.
- Data Analysis:Collect, analyze, and interpret data from various sources, including sales figures, market trends, inventory levels, and economic indicators.
- Model Development:Build, maintain, and improve statistical models and forecasting tools to generate accurate predictions.
- Forecast Monitoring:Track forecast accuracy, identify discrepancies, and analyze root causes of any forecast biases.
- Cross-Functional Collaboration:Work with departments like sales, marketing, supply chain, and production to align strategies and ensure forecasts meet business needs.
- Reporting:Prepare reports and present findings and recommendations to management and other stakeholders to inform decision-making.
- Strategic Planning:Support planning for new product launches and expansions, ensuring production levels and customer expectations are met.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent, Fresher
Pay: ₹245, ₹347,584.17 per year
Benefits:
- Provident Fund
Forecasting Analyst
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About Us
Optiply is at the forefront of three rapidly expanding sectors: Software as a Service, Artificial Intelligence, and E-commerce. With our intelligent purchasing software, we empower over 300 web shops and wholesalers to make smarter buying decisions, using predictive analytics to optimize inventory management.
Job Description
As our Forecasting Analyst (R Specialist) at Optiply, you will be the go-to expert on our data team, responsible for the statistical and machine learning models that power our platform. You will be at the heart of our mission to help e-commerce businesses thrive by owning the development, maintenance, and improvement of our forecasting algorithms. You'll work closely with data scientists, backend developers, and product teams to ensure our models are robust, accurate, and seamlessly integrated.
This Is What You'll Be Doing
- Own the end-to-end lifecycle of our forecasting models—from design and development to validation and maintenance—using your deep expertise in R.
- Proactively optimize and refactor existing R code for enhanced performance, scalability, and accuracy.
- Collaborate with backend developers to integrate your R models into our production systems, helping to package them into APIs or microservices.
- Work with our Customer Success and Product teams to translate business requirements and customer needs into robust technical forecasting solutions.
- Support data processing and ETL pipelines to ensure high-quality data inputs for your models.
- Uphold high standards of code quality, rigorous testing, and clear documentation for all your work.
- Stay current with the latest research and techniques in time series forecasting and statistical modeling.
This Is Who We're Looking For
- You have 3–6 years of professional experience in a role focused on statistical modeling, quantitative analysis, or time series forecasting.
- Expert-level proficiency in R for statistical analysis, data manipulation (e.g., dplyr, ), and forecasting (e.g., forecast, fable, tidymodels).
- Demonstrated, hands-on experience building and deploying forecasting models and a strong theoretical understanding of time series analysis or inventory optimization principles.
- Good working knowledge of Python, primarily for scripting, data handling, or collaborating with engineering teams.
- Comfortable working with data from various sources (SQL, APIs, flat files).
- Familiarity with DevOps tools and best practices (Docker, Git, CI/CD pipelines) is a strong plus.
- Experience working in a production environment and collaborating across teams.
- You are self-driven, proactive, and comfortable working in a fast-paced, international environment.
Nice to Have
- Exposure to cloud platforms (AWS, GCP, or Azure).
- Prior experience in a SaaS, e-commerce, or supply chain tech company.
This It What We Offer
- Competitive Compensation Package: Reflects your skills and contributions.
- Holistic Work-Life Harmony: We value your personal time and promote a healthy work-life balance.
- Comprehensive Health Coverage: Robust insurance plans for your peace of mind.
- Investment in Professional Growth: We invest in your development with paid training programs.
- Adaptable Work Hours: We offer flexibility in your work schedule.
- Hybrid Work Model: Enjoy a blend of remote and in-office work.
- Strategic Career Development: We provide personalized growth plans and advancement opportunities.
- Tailored Workspace Setup: Get a high-quality PC, monitor, keyboard, and other essentials.
- Social Fridays: Wind down the week with casual drinks and foster team camaraderie.
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Forecasting Analyst
Posted today
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- Expert-level proficiency in R for statistical analysis, data manipulation, and forecasting.
- Demonstrated, hands-on experience building and deploying forecasting models and a strong theoretical understanding of time series analysis or inventory optimization principles.
- Good working knowledge of Python, primarily for scripting, data handling, or collaborating with engineering teams.
- Comfortable working with data from various sources
- .Familiarity with DevOps tools and best practices is a strong plus.
- Experience working in a production environment and collaborating across teams.
- You are self-driven, proactive, and comfortable working in a fast-paced, international environment.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent, Fresher
Pay: ₹245, ₹1,047,438.84 per year
Benefits:
- Health insurance
- Provident Fund
Work Location: In person
Analyst - Forecasting

Posted 9 days ago
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+ **Location** : Hyderabad
+ **% of travel expected** : Travel required as per business need, if any
+ **Job type** : Permanent and Full time
About the job
**Our Team:**
Sanofi Hyderabad Hub (SHH) is an internal Sanofi resource organization based in India and is setup to centralize processes and activities to support Specialty Care, Vaccines, General Medicines, CHC, CMO, and R&D, Data & Digital functions. SHH strives to be a strategic and functional partner for tactical deliveries to Medical, HEVA, and Commercial organizations in Sanofi, globally.
**Main responsibilities:**
The overall purpose and main responsibilities are listed below:
+ At our Sanofi we are leveraging analytics and technology, on behalf of patients around the world. We are seeking those who have a passion for using data, analytics, and insights to drive decision making that will allow us to tackle some of the world's greatest health threats.
+ Within our commercial Insights, Analytics, and Data organization we are transforming to better power decision-making across our end-to-end commercialization process, from business development to late lifecycle management.
+ Analytics and/or forecasting deliverables support planning and decision making across multiple functional areas such as finance, manufacturing, product development and commercial.
+ In addition to ensuring high-quality deliverables, our team drives synergies across the franchise, fosters innovation and best practices, and creates solutions to bring speed, scale and shareability to our planning processes. As we endeavour, we are seeking a dynamic talent for the role of " **Analyst - Forecasting and Analytics** "
+ We are looking for a team member to support our analytics team based out of US. Robust analytics is a priority for our businesses, as the product potential has major implications to a wide range of disciplines.
+ It is essential to have someone who understands and aspires to implement innovative analytics techniques to drive our insights generation across different franchises
+ People:
+ Maintain effective relationship with the end stakeholders within the allocated GBU and tasks - with an end objective to develop education and communication content as per requirement
+ Actively lead and develop SGH operations associates and ensure new technologies are leveragedInitiate the contracting process and related documents within defined timelines; and Collaborate with global stakeholders for project planning and setting up the timelines and maintaining budget
+ **Performance indicators:** Feedback from (end stakeholders) on overall satisfaction
+ **Weightage:** 20%
+ Performance:
+ Refresh Existing Reports and identifies improvement opportunities in reporting and BI tools and as needed structure / functionality with the latest insights as they become available
+ Create dashboards to synthesize and visualize key information and enable business decisions
+ Works to develop deal tracking analytics and reporting capabilities
+ Collaborates with Digital to enhance data access across various sources, develop tools, technology, and process to constantly improve quality and productivity
+ Create robust forecast models taking into consideration key data, insights, trends, and assumptions around patient flow, market dynamics, competitive landscape, payer mix, supply chain inventory fluctuation, etc.
+ Evaluate and determine the optimal method(s) for forecasting, considering the context of the forecast, availability of data, the degree of accuracy required for the process/decision-making, and the timeline available
+ Assess existing forecast models, identify, and prioritize areas for improvement to iteratively improve function over time
+ Refresh forecast model assumptions and as needed structure / functionality with the latest insights as they become available
+ Conduct sensitivity analyses and evaluate alternative scenarios to assist in opportunity identification and risk management
+ Coordinate with Insight team assisting commercial /brand team leadership in key activities, such as brand planning, performance reviews, new indication launches, and assessment of new initiatives
+ Coordinate with Insights team to develop and measure KPIs associated with brand strategy and tactics
+ Ensure objectivity of brand/therapeutic area forecasts of internal and external opportunities through establishing objectives aligned around forecast accuracy
+ Develop a deep understanding of internal customers' data and analytical needs focusing on the customer-facing model
+ Access appropriate information via a variety of tools and sources
+ Summarize and present findings through various communication channels
+ **Performance indicators:** Adherence to timeline, quality target
+ **Weightage:** 50%
+ Process:
+ Support delivery of projects in terms of resourcing, coordination, quality, timeliness, efficiency, and high technical standards for deliveries made by the medical writing group, including scientific documents and clinical/medical reports
+ Contribute to overall quality enhancement by ensuring high scientific standards for the output produced by the medical writing group; and
+ Secure adherence to compliance procedures and internal/operational risk controls in accordance with all applicable standards
+ Refresh report on frequency/cycle basis (weekly/monthly/quarterly/annually), along with QC checks for each refresh
+ Use latest tools/technologies/methodologies and partner with internal teams to provide support on all sort of regular and adhoc business analytics activities like build, maintenance, and enhancements of such systems
+ Ability to work cross-functionally, gather requirements, analyse data, and generate insights and reports that can be used by the GBU
+ **Performance indicators:** Feedback from stakeholders on satisfaction with deliverables Adherence to plan/calendar
+ **Weightage:** 25%
Stakeholder:
+ Work closely with global teams and/ external vendors to ensure the end-to-end effective project delivery of the designated publication/medical education deliverables also to prioritize work and deliver on time-sensitive requests
+ Be able to provide and defend gathered intelligence, methodology, content, and conclusions to the global leadership in a clear, concise format
+ **Performance indicators:** Feedback from stakeholders on satisfaction with deliverables
+ **Weightage: 5%**
About you
+ **Experience** : 2+ years of experience in pharmaceutical product commercial forecasting and analytics. In-depth knowledge of common databases like IQVIA, APLD, Engagement and execution data, etc. **2+** years of experience in pharmaceutical product forecasting and analytics. Experience with an Immunology focus preferred. In-depth knowledge of forecasting techniques and use of different forecast models and approaches; Demonstrated leadership and management in driving innovation and automation leveraging advanced statistical and analytical techniques
+ **Soft skills** : Strong learning agility; Ability to manage ambiguous environments, and to adapt to changing needs of the business; Good interpersonal and communication skills; strong presentation skills a must; Team player who is curious, dynamic, result oriented and can work collaboratively; Ability to think strategically in an ambiguous environment; Ability to operate effectively in an international matrix environment, with ability to work across time zones; Demonstrated leadership and management in driving innovation and automation leveraging advanced statistical and analytical techniques
+ **Technical skills** :
+ Strong analytical skills; an aptitude for problem solving and strategic thinking
+ Hands on experience on Monte Carlo simulations and range forecasting
+ Exposure/sound understanding of advanced modelling techniques like Agent based and dynamic transmission model
+ Proficiency of programming languages (e.g. SQL, SAS, Python, R, VBA)
+ Strong experience using analytical platforms (e.g. Databricks, Jupyter Notebook, SQL developers, etc)
+ Experience with pharmaceutical data sources and CRM data systems (e.g. IQVIA, Symphony, Komodo, Veeva, Salesforce)
+ Experience of using analytical tools like Power BI, Qliksense, Tableau, Smartsheet, and Alteryx etc;
+ Expert knowledge of Excel and proficiency in VBA
+ Experience of developing and managing dashboards
+ Project management abilities; capable of prioritizing and handling multiple projects simultaneously
+ An aptitude for problem solving and strategic thinking
+ Ability to synthesize complex information into clear and actionable insights
+ Proven ability to work effectively across all levels of stakeholders and diverse functions
+ Solid understanding of pharmaceutical development, manufacturing, supply chain and marketing functions
+ Demonstrated leadership and management in driving innovation and automation leveraging advanced statistical and analytical techniques
+ **Education** : Advanced degree in areas such as Management/Statistics/Decision Sciences/Engineering/Life Sciences/ Business Analytics or related field (e.g., PhD / MBA / Masters);
+ **Languages** : Excellent knowledge in English and strong communication skills - written and spoken
+ **Other Requirement:** Required to align to US EST work schedule to engage global insights and brand teams
Pursue progress, discover extraordinary
Better is out there. Better medications, better outcomes, better science. But progress doesn't happen without people - people from different backgrounds, in different locations, doing different roles, all united by one thing: a desire to make miracles happen. So, let's be those people.
At Sanofi, we provide equal opportunities to all regardless of race, colour, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, or gender identity.
Watch our ALL IN video ( and check out our Diversity Equity and Inclusion actions at sanofi.com ( !
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Better is out there. Better medications, better outcomes, better science. But progress doesn't happen without people - people from different backgrounds, in different locations, doing different roles, all united by one thing: a desire to make miracles happen. So, let's be those people.
At Sanofi, we provide equal opportunities to all regardless of race, colour, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, ability or gender identity.
Watch our ALL IN video ( and check out our Diversity Equity and Inclusion actions at sanofi.com ( !
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With more than 100,000 people in 100 countries, Sanofi is transforming scientific innovation into healthcare solutions around the globe. Discover more about us visiting or via our movie We are Sanofi ( an organization, we change the practice of medicine; reinvent the way we work; and enable people to be their best versions in career and life. We are constantly moving and growing, making sure our people grow with us. Our working environment helps us build a dynamic and inclusive workplace operating on trust and respect and allows employees to live the life they want to live.
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Analyst - Forecasting
Posted today
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Job title
: Analyst – Forecasting
- Location: Hyderabad
- % of travel expected: Travel required as per business need, if any
- Job type: Permanent and Full time
About The Job
Our Team:
Sanofi Hyderabad Hub (SHH) is an internal Sanofi resource organization based in India and is setup to centralize processes and activities to support Specialty Care, Vaccines, General Medicines, CHC, CMO, and R&D, Data & Digital functions . SHH strives to be a strategic and functional partner for tactical deliveries to Medical, HEVA, and Commercial organizations in Sanofi, globally.
Main Responsibilities
The overall purpose and main responsibilities are listed below:
- At our Sanofi we are leveraging analytics and technology, on behalf of patients around the world. We are seeking those who have a passion for using data, analytics, and insights to drive decision making that will allow us to tackle some of the world's greatest health threats.
- Within our commercial Insights, Analytics, and Data organization we are transforming to better power decision-making across our end-to-end commercialization process, from business development to late lifecycle management.
- Analytics and/or forecasting deliverables support planning and decision making across multiple functional areas such as finance, manufacturing, product development and commercial.
- In addition to ensuring high-quality deliverables, our team drives synergies across the franchise, fosters innovation and best practices, and creates solutions to bring speed, scale and shareability to our planning processes. As we endeavour, we are seeking a dynamic talent for the role of "Analyst – Forecasting and Analytics"
- We are looking for a team member to support our analytics team based out of US. Robust analytics is a priority for our businesses, as the product potential has major implications to a wide range of disciplines.
- It is essential to have someone who understands and aspires to implement innovative analytics techniques to drive our insights generation across different franchises
- People:
- Maintain effective relationship with the end stakeholders within the allocated GBU and tasks – with an end objective to develop education and communication content as per requirement
- Actively lead and develop SGH operations associates and ensure new technologies are leveraged
Initiate the contracting process and related documents within defined timelines; and Collaborate with global stakeholders for project planning and setting up the timelines and maintaining budget
- Performance indicators: Feedback from (end stakeholders) on overall satisfaction
- Weightage: 20%
- Performance:
- Refresh Existing Reports and identifies improvement opportunities in reporting and BI tools and as needed structure / functionality with the latest insights as they become available
- Create dashboards to synthesize and visualize key information and enable business decisions
- Works to develop deal tracking analytics and reporting capabilities
- Collaborates with Digital to enhance data access across various sources, develop tools, technology, and process to constantly improve quality and productivity
- Create robust forecast models taking into consideration key data, insights, trends, and assumptions around patient flow, market dynamics, competitive landscape, payer mix, supply chain inventory fluctuation, etc.
- Evaluate and determine the optimal method(s) for forecasting, considering the context of the forecast, availability of data, the degree of accuracy required for the process/decision-making, and the timeline available
- Assess existing forecast models, identify, and prioritize areas for improvement to iteratively improve function over time
- Refresh forecast model assumptions and as needed structure / functionality with the latest insights as they become available
- Conduct sensitivity analyses and evaluate alternative scenarios to assist in opportunity identification and risk management
- Coordinate with Insight team assisting commercial /brand team leadership in key activities, such as brand planning, performance reviews, new indication launches, and assessment of new initiatives
- Coordinate with Insights team to develop and measure KPIs associated with brand strategy and tactics
- Ensure objectivity of brand/therapeutic area forecasts of internal and external opportunities through establishing objectives aligned around forecast accuracy
- Develop a deep understanding of internal customers' data and analytical needs focusing on the customer-facing model
- Access appropriate information via a variety of tools and sources
- Summarize and present findings through various communication channels
- Performance indicators: Adherence to timeline, quality target
- Weightage: 50%
- Process:
- Support delivery of projects in terms of resourcing, coordination, quality, timeliness, efficiency, and high technical standards for deliveries made by the medical writing group, including scientific documents and clinical/medical reports
- Contribute to overall quality enhancement by ensuring high scientific standards for the output produced by the medical writing group; and
- Secure adherence to compliance procedures and internal/operational risk controls in accordance with all applicable standards
- Refresh report on frequency/cycle basis (weekly/monthly/quarterly/annually), along with QC checks for each refresh
- Use latest tools/technologies/methodologies and partner with internal teams to provide support on all sort of regular and adhoc business analytics activities like build, maintenance, and enhancements of such systems
- Ability to work cross-functionally, gather requirements, analyse data, and generate insights and reports that can be used by the GBU
- Performance indicators: Feedback from stakeholders on satisfaction with deliverables Adherence to plan/calendar
- Weightage: 25%
Stakeholder
- Work closely with global teams and/ external vendors to ensure the end-to-end effective project delivery of the designated publication/medical education deliverables also to prioritize work and deliver on time-sensitive requests
- Be able to provide and defend gathered intelligence, methodology, content, and conclusions to the global leadership in a clear, concise format
- Performance indicators: Feedback from stakeholders on satisfaction with deliverables
- Weightage: 5%
About You
- Experience: 2+ years of experience in pharmaceutical product commercial forecasting and analytics. In-depth knowledge of common databases like IQVIA, APLD, Engagement and execution data, etc. 2+ years of experience in pharmaceutical product forecasting and analytics. Experience with an Immunology focus preferred. In-depth knowledge of forecasting techniques and use of different forecast models and approaches; Demonstrated leadership and management in driving innovation and automation leveraging advanced statistical and analytical techniques
- Soft skills: Strong learning agility; Ability to manage ambiguous environments, and to adapt to changing needs of the business; Good interpersonal and communication skills; strong presentation skills a must; Team player who is curious, dynamic, result oriented and can work collaboratively; Ability to think strategically in an ambiguous environment; Ability to operate effectively in an international matrix environment, with ability to work across time zones; Demonstrated leadership and management in driving innovation and automation leveraging advanced statistical and analytical techniques
- Technical skills:
- Strong analytical skills; an aptitude for problem solving and strategic thinking
- Hands on experience on Monte Carlo simulations and range forecasting
- Exposure/sound understanding of advanced modelling techniques like Agent based and dynamic transmission model
- Proficiency of programming languages (e.g. SQL, SAS, Python, R, VBA)
- Strong experience using analytical platforms (e.g. Databricks, Jupyter Notebook, SQL developers, etc)
- Experience with pharmaceutical data sources and CRM data systems (e.g. IQVIA, Symphony, Komodo, Veeva, Salesforce)
- Experience of using analytical tools like Power BI, Qliksense, Tableau, Smartsheet, and Alteryx etc;
- Expert knowledge of Excel and proficiency in VBA
- Experience of developing and managing dashboards
- Project management abilities; capable of prioritizing and handling multiple projects simultaneously
- An aptitude for problem solving and strategic thinking
- Ability to synthesize complex information into clear and actionable insights
- Proven ability to work effectively across all levels of stakeholders and diverse functions
- Solid understanding of pharmaceutical development, manufacturing, supply chain and marketing functions
- Demonstrated leadership and management in driving innovation and automation leveraging advanced statistical and analytical techniques
- Education: Advanced degree in areas such as Management/Statistics/Decision Sciences/Engineering/Life Sciences/ Business Analytics or related field (e.g., PhD / MBA / Masters);
- Languages: Excellent knowledge in English and strong communication skills – written and spoken
- Other Requirement: Required to align to US EST work schedule to engage global insights and brand teams
Pursue progress, discover extraordinary
Better is out there. Better medications, better outcomes, better science. But progress doesn't happen without people – people from different backgrounds, in different locations, doing different roles, all united by one thing: a desire to make miracles happen. So, let's be those people.
At Sanofi, we provide equal opportunities to all regardless of race, colour, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, or gender identity.
Watch our ALL IN video and check out our Diversity Equity and Inclusion actions at
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Progress
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Discover
Extraordinary
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Join Sanofi and step into a new era of science - where your growth can be just as transformative as the work we do. We invest in you to reach further, think faster, and do what's never-been-done-before. You'll help push boundaries, challenge convention, and build smarter solutions that reach the communities we serve. Ready to chase the miracles of science and improve people's lives? Let's Pursue Progress and Discover Extraordinary – together.
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Analyst - Forecasting
Posted today
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Job title : Analyst – Forecasting
Location : Hyderabad
% of travel expected : Travel required as per business need, if any
Job type : Permanent and Full time
About the job
Our Team:
Sanofi Hyderabad Hub (SHH) is an internal Sanofi resource organization based in India and is setup to centralize processes and activities to support Specialty Care, Vaccines, General Medicines, CHC, CMO, and R&D, Data & Digital functions. SHH strives to be a strategic and functional partner for tactical deliveries to Medical, HEVA, and Commercial organizations in Sanofi, globally.
Main responsibilities:
The overall purpose and main responsibilities are listed below:
At our Sanofi we are leveraging analytics and technology, on behalf of patients around the world. We are seeking those who have a passion for using data, analytics, and insights to drive decision making that will allow us to tackle some of the world’s greatest health threats.
Within our commercial Insights, Analytics, and Data organization we are transforming to better power decision-making across our end-to-end commercialization process, from business development to late lifecycle management.
Analytics and/or forecasting deliverables support planning and decision making across multiple functional areas such as finance, manufacturing, product development and commercial.
In addition to ensuring high-quality deliverables, our team drives synergies across the franchise, fosters innovation and best practices, and creates solutions to bring speed, scale and shareability to our planning processes. As we endeavour, we are seeking a dynamic talent for the role of “Analyst – Forecasting and Analytics ”
We are looking for a team member to support our analytics team based out of US. Robust analytics is a priority for our businesses, as the product potential has major implications to a wide range of disciplines.
It is essential to have someone who understands and aspires to implement innovative analytics techniques to drive our insights generation across different franchises
People:
Maintain effective relationship with the end stakeholders within the allocated GBU and tasks – with an end objective to develop education and communication content as per requirement
Actively lead and develop SGH operations associates and ensure new technologies are leveraged
Initiate the contracting process and related documents within defined timelines; and Collaborate with global stakeholders for project planning and setting up the timelines and maintaining budget
Performance indicators: Feedback from (end stakeholders) on overall satisfaction
Weightage: 20%
Performance:
Refresh Existing Reports and identifies improvement opportunities in reporting and BI tools and as needed structure / functionality with the latest insights as they become available
Create dashboards to synthesize and visualize key information and enable business decisions
Works to develop deal tracking analytics and reporting capabilities
Collaborates with Digital to enhance data access across various sources, develop tools, technology, and process to constantly improve quality and productivity
Create robust forecast models taking into consideration key data, insights, trends, and assumptions around patient flow, market dynamics, competitive landscape, payer mix, supply chain inventory fluctuation, etc.
Evaluate and determine the optimal method(s) for forecasting, considering the context of the forecast, availability of data, the degree of accuracy required for the process/decision-making, and the timeline available
Assess existing forecast models, identify, and prioritize areas for improvement to iteratively improve function over time
Refresh forecast model assumptions and as needed structure / functionality with the latest insights as they become available
Conduct sensitivity analyses and evaluate alternative scenarios to assist in opportunity identification and risk management
Coordinate with Insight team assisting commercial /brand team leadership in key activities, such as brand planning, performance reviews, new indication launches, and assessment of new initiatives
Coordinate with Insights team to develop and measure KPIs associated with brand strategy and tactics
Ensure objectivity of brand/therapeutic area forecasts of internal and external opportunities through establishing objectives aligned around forecast accuracy
Develop a deep understanding of internal customers' data and analytical needs focusing on the customer-facing model
Access appropriate information via a variety of tools and sources
Summarize and present findings through various communication channels
Performance indicators: Adherence to timeline, quality target
Weightage: 50%
Process:
Support delivery of projects in terms of resourcing, coordination, quality, timeliness, efficiency, and high technical standards for deliveries made by the medical writing group, including scientific documents and clinical/medical reports
Contribute to overall quality enhancement by ensuring high scientific standards for the output produced by the medical writing group; and
Secure adherence to compliance procedures and internal/operational risk controls in accordance with all applicable standards
Refresh report on frequency/cycle basis (weekly/monthly/quarterly/annually), along with QC checks for each refresh
Use latest tools/technologies/methodologies and partner with internal teams to provide support on all sort of regular and adhoc business analytics activities like build, maintenance, and enhancements of such systems
Ability to work cross-functionally, gather requirements, analyse data, and generate insights and reports that can be used by the GBU
Performance indicators: Feedback from stakeholders on satisfaction with deliverables Adherence to plan/calendar
Weightage: 25%
Stakeholder:
Work closely with global teams and/ external vendors to ensure the end-to-end effective project delivery of the designated publication/medical education deliverables also to prioritize work and deliver on time-sensitive requests
Be able to provide and defend gathered intelligence, methodology, content, and conclusions to the global leadership in a clear, concise format
Performance indicators: Feedback from stakeholders on satisfaction with deliverables
Weightage: 5%
About you
Experience : 2+ years of experience in pharmaceutical product commercial forecasting and analytics. In-depth knowledge of common databases like IQVIA, APLD, Engagement and execution data, etc. 2+ years of experience in pharmaceutical product forecasting and analytics. Experience with an Immunology focus preferred. In-depth knowledge of forecasting techniques and use of different forecast models and approaches; Demonstrated leadership and management in driving innovation and automation leveraging advanced statistical and analytical techniques
Soft skills : Strong learning agility; Ability to manage ambiguous environments, and to adapt to changing needs of the business; Good interpersonal and communication skills; strong presentation skills a must; Team player who is curious, dynamic, result oriented and can work collaboratively; Ability to think strategically in an ambiguous environment; Ability to operate effectively in an international matrix environment, with ability to work across time zones; Demonstrated leadership and management in driving innovation and automation leveraging advanced statistical and analytical techniques
Technical skills :
Strong analytical skills; an aptitude for problem solving and strategic thinking
Hands on experience on Monte Carlo simulations and range forecasting
Exposure/sound understanding of advanced modelling techniques like Agent based and dynamic transmission model
Proficiency of programming languages (e.g. SQL, SAS, Python, R, VBA)
Strong experience using analytical platforms (e.g. Databricks, Jupyter Notebook, SQL developers, etc)
Experience with pharmaceutical data sources and CRM data systems (e.g. IQVIA, Symphony, Komodo, Veeva, Salesforce)
Experience of using analytical tools like Power BI, Qliksense, Tableau, Smartsheet, and Alteryx etc;
Expert knowledge of Excel and proficiency in VBA
Experience of developing and managing dashboards
Project management abilities; capable of prioritizing and handling multiple projects simultaneously
An aptitude for problem solving and strategic thinking
Ability to synthesize complex information into clear and actionable insights
Proven ability to work effectively across all levels of stakeholders and diverse functions
Solid understanding of pharmaceutical development, manufacturing, supply chain and marketing functions
Demonstrated leadership and management in driving innovation and automation leveraging advanced statistical and analytical techniques
Education : Advanced degree in areas such as Management/Statistics/Decision Sciences/Engineering/Life Sciences/ Business Analytics or related field (e.g., PhD / MBA / Masters);
Languages : Excellent knowledge in English and strong communication skills – written and spoken
Other Requirement: Required to align to US EST work schedule to engage global insights and brand teams
Pursue progress, discover extraordinary
Better is out there. Better medications, better outcomes, better science. But progress doesn’t happen without people – people from different backgrounds, in different locations, doing different roles, all united by one thing: a desire to make miracles happen. So, let’s be those people.
At Sanofi, we provide equal opportunities to all regardless of race, colour, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, or gender identity.
Watch our and check out our Diversity Equity and Inclusion actions at !
Pursue , discover
Better is out there. Better medications, better outcomes, better science. But progress doesn’t happen without people – people from different backgrounds, in different locations, doing different roles, all united by one thing: a desire to make miracles happen. So, let’s be those people.
At Sanofi, we provide equal opportunities to all regardless of race, colour, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, ability or gender identity.
Watch our and check out our Diversity Equity and Inclusion actions at !
Forecasting Lead
Posted 4 days ago
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Roles & Responsibilities:
The below are the roles an d responsibilities,
- The Forecast & Capacity Planning Lead is required to establish strong relationships with all the key stakeholders in operations and across the business.
- Required to assist and support the stakeholders to achieve operations KPIs and strategic objectives.
- To ensure the optimisation of resource by effective management of forecasting, capacity planning and scheduling across all lines of business. To act as leader within the WFM team supporting all services to our operations to ensure we succeed as a team.
- This role is a fully office-based role and has varied hours with evenings, nights and weekends to support international operation.
- You will take leadership responsibility for developing accurate forecasts for our multi-lingual and multi-channel business.
- Leading weekly and monthly reviews with stakeholders and management team showing forecasted performance for long term future (4-26 weeks), while also identifying risks.
- Work closely with sales and marketing team and impact assess any changes in strategy to the service we give to our customers
- Track actuals against all forecasts and assumptions and improve accuracy and escalate operational performance risks.
- Lead scheduling for all LOBs defining a set of scheduling rules to meet the forecasted business demands and achieve a schedule high efficiency
- Continually provide recommendations to drive efficiency and recruitment plans to ensure we have the correct resource to meet our service KPIs
- Take a lead role in process improvement and KPI development.
- Coordinate and interact with internal and external integrated partners regarding forecasting and adjusting where necessary to balance client and operational goals.
- Understanding the needs of stakeholders at differing levels of authority (from agent to executive team).
The candidate should have the below skills and experience.
- At least 5 years of direct experience in Workforce Management (aka Resource Planning)
- Experience in Omni-channel contact centres (aka inbound, outbound, email, chat & social).
- A minimum of 2 years of supervisor experience required.
- Ability to create clear business communications in fluent English.
- Experience using Verint WFM or similar WFM software essential
- Detailed knowledge of Twilio or similar ACD (Automatic Contact Distributors, i.e. Telephony system)
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Job Title: Pharma Forecasting Specialist
Job Summary:
We are seeking a highly skilled Pharma Forecasting Specialist to join our team. This role involves being a key stakeholder in a cross-functional team responsible for forecasting at global, country, and region levels based on need. The ideal candidate will have strong forecasting skills of around 6-8 years, therapeutic area (TA) and pharma experience, and the ability to recommend assumptions, create concept notes, and develop presentations. Basic Python coding skills are also required
Roles and Responsibilities:
- Develop brand volume forecasts for both short-term and long-term strategic and operational planning.
- Conduct strategic long-term brand and franchise forecasting, providing guidance based on franchise insights.
- Solve regional and brand-level analytical challenges using quantitative approaches.
• Perform sensitivity analyses to identify opportunities and manage risks, enhancing forecast accuracy. - Collaborate as a key stakeholder in cross-functional teams (marketing, finance, MMD, HHI, RCL) for global, country, and regional forecasting needs.
- Create and maintain accurate forecasts using advanced analytical and forecasting techniques.
- Recommend assumptions and methodologies for forecasting models.
- Prepare concept notes and presentations to effectively communicate findings and recommendations.
- Perform comprehensive business analysis, including requirement elicitation, data management, and change management.
- Apply Python coding skills to automate and improve forecasting processes.
- Collaborate with global teams (marketing, finance, RCLs, HHI, MMD, market access) to gather requirements and deliver insights.
- Analyze historical data and market trends to inform forecasting models.
- Develop and maintain detailed reports and dashboards for forecasting purposes.
- Present findings and recommendations to internal stakeholders and executive leadership.
- Continuously optimize forecasting processes and methodologies.
- Stay updated with the latest tools, technologies, and best practices in forecasting and analytics.
Key Competencies:
- Strong business analysis skills with experience in requirement elicitation, data management, change management, and presentation.
- Knowledge of Long Range Forecasting process.
- Excellent communication, facilitation, and stakeholder management skills.
- Therapeutic area-specific knowledge and pharma experience.
- Basic Python coding skills.
Desired Skills and Experience:
- Extensive experience in business analysis and forecasting within the pharmaceutical industry.
- Strong knowledge of one or more pharma therapeutic area such as Oncology, Vaccines etc.
- Proven track record in developing and maintaining accurate forecasts.
- Advanced proficiency in business analysis and forecasting tools.
- Basic proficiency in Python coding.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills.
- Ability to manage tasks independently and proactively.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams and stakeholders.
- Personal drive and positive work ethic to deliver results within tight deadlines and in demanding situations.
Minimum Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree with relevant work experience in Business Administration, Data Science, Applied Mathematics, Pharmaceutical Sciences, Business Analytics, Computer Science, Information Systems, or other Quantitative field.
- Experience with tools and techniques like SQL, Tableau, Alteryx, and data processing.
- Familiarity with Machine Learning/Statistical Learning and AI and their application cases is a plus.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Relevant analytical experience in Pharmaceutical Industry.
- Experience in developing and maintaining forecasting models in the pharmaceutical industry.
- Expertise in business analysis and forecasting tools.
- Basic proficiency in Python coding.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills.
- Proactiveness and passion to tackle new challenges.
- Personal drive and positive work ethic to deliver results in demanding situations.
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We are seeking for a highly skilled and motivated Forecasting Manager that is responsible for leading development of long-range, global forecasts that shape the future of Novartis portfolio.
Located in Hyderabad and part of the Strategy & Growth (S&G) organization, you will report to the Forecasting Lead of Cardio-Renal-Metabolism (CRM) Therapy Area. You will get opportunity to closely collaborate with Therapeutic Area Strategy (TAS) Executive Directors and Directors, Commercial Marketing leads and other cross functional teams, for pipeline product assessments, supporting critical investment decisions (go/no go), whitespace analysis informing the strategy of the therapeutic area. You will be expected to contribute to innovation activities to enhance efficiency, robustness, and simplification of forecasting processes and deliverables.
About the RoleKey responsibilities:
- Foster strong stakeholder engagement to drive innovation and execute new projects across key areas, including but not limited to:
- Strategic forecasting for pipeline products
- Lifecycle management forecasting for inline and pipeline products
- BD&L opportunity assessments
- Critical business cases and investment decisions
- Ad-hoc forecasting support
- Collaborate with forecasting team members, strengthen functional capabilities, cross-functional stakeholders, and external vendors to deliver critical projects and build new capabilities.
- Establish and manage knowledge repositories capturing qualitative and quantitative insights on brands, and disease areas across Novartis operating markets.
- Deliver forecasting support through structured approach with appropriate documentation and communication throughout the delivery
- Actively participate in knowledge-sharing sessions to enhance expertise and improve the quality of S&G forecasting deliverables across the business unit.
- Leverage new data and technologies to enhance TA forecasting delivery and overall forecasting function
- Support the development and implementation of advanced data visualization and information presentation techniques.
- Work closely with other functions, including Competitive Intelligence, Primary Marketing Research, and Business Analytics, to leverage cross-functional synergies.
- Ensure full compliance with Novartis operational guidelines, including legal, IT, and HR requirements.
- Adhere to internal functional operating procedures, including time tracking, KPI monitoring, reporting, and compliance with internal systems and processes.
- Support the forecasting team in recruiting and onboarding new associates.
ssential Requirements
- 5+ years in pharmaceutical/ healthcare forecasting, pipeline/ epidemiology forecasting.
- Strong ability to comprehend and synthesize data into actionable insights.
- Solid domain knowledge of the Global pharma market, including the US, JP, and EU regions.
- Proficiency in using pharma and clinical trial databases.
- Experience in conducting secondary data research or desk research on forecasting parameters.
- Expertise in epidemiology-based forecast modeling and long-range forecasting.
- Understanding of patient/forecast flow and Target Product Profile (TPP).
- Graduate / Postgraduate in Engineering / Pharmacy / Medicine / Science / Statistics / Business
Desirable Requirements
- Exceptional business acumen and stakeholder management skills.
- Proven experience working in a matrix environment.
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Division
Strategy & Growth
Business Unit
Universal Hierarchy Node
Location
India
Site
Hyderabad (Office)
Company / Legal Entity
IN10 (FCRS = IN010) Novartis Healthcare Private Limited
Functional Area
Marketing
Job Type
Full time
Employment Type
Regular
Shift Work
No
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- Qualification: Graduate / Post Graduate from a Premiere College
- Advanced Excel skills with VBA
- Knowledge of SQL/ Python/ Databricks/ Power BI desired
- Experience: 5-8 Years
- Location - PAN India
ROLE OBJECTIVE/PURPOSE
The incumbent would be required to work closely with the global pharmaceutical and biotech companies & required to contribute in the following areas:
• Forecasting and Market Assessment
• Data analysis using various database The incumbent would be working in a team of qualified Analysts and would work closely with the Leader to achieve the desired goals.
DETAILED DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
The key deliverables of the role include:
- Forecasting: Well-versed in forecasting (preferably both Oncology and non-Oncology) with
- hands-on experience in:
- Top-down and bottom-up approach
- Patient flow modelling including persistency and PFS/OS understanding (in Oncology)
- In-line (strategic and tactical) forecasting for marketed assets
- US side forecasting experience
- Translate demand forecasts into optimal inventory and supply plans, and make
- recommendations for inventory strategies.
- Actualization of forecast and tracking it vs forecast
- Understanding about SP/ SD channels and their behaviour
- Ability to study historical data/ trends and identifying gaps in assumptions
- Understanding business objectives and developing models addressing the business need and capture strategic drivers and assumptions
- Ability to analyze life sciences datasets like claims data, electronic medical records /prescription data / sales / Market Research outputs
- Ability to understand and develop market scenarios after understanding the competitive environment
COMPETENCIES & SKILL SET
Quick learner & ability to grasp new concepts
Good sense of logic / logical reasoning & can do basic arithmetic flawlessly
Excellent business presentation skills coupled with strong communication & comprehension skills in English
Ability to work in a team and co-work with colleagues with a process-oriented mindset
Advanced Excel skills with VBA
Knowledge of SQL/ Python/ Databricks/ Power BI desired
Ability to learn quickly the changing dynamics of the global pharmaceutical and biotech industry
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