Senior Manager, Strategic Forecasting and Analytics
CSL
- Reporting to the Senior Director of Global Forecasting and Portfolio Analytics, you will lead forecasting initiatives centered around decision analytics for the CSL Behring portfolio.
- This position will leverage expertise in decision sciences and analytics, paired with industry insights, to drive process improvements and enhance decision analytics capabilities, strengthening the overall decision-making framework
- This role will serve as a trusted partner, both within the Global Forecasting & Portfolio Analytics team and across the organization, integrating cutting-edge advancements in decision sciences to support strategic goals and elevate analytics-driven insights
Main Responsibilities & Accountabilities:
- Establish processes for decision quality assurance to ensure that decisions are based on sound analysis and aligned with organizational objectives.
- Lead the development of robust decision analysis models to support decision-making across the organization.
- In-depth knowledge and expertise with decision science framework & algorithms, including Decision Quality, MCDA systems thinking to help with portfolio valuation & optimization, investment analysis, resource allocation, risk management, guiding strategic investment decisions, balancing risks and returns to maximize value.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including R&D, commercial, finance, and Strategy to integrate decision insights into the annual long-range planning workstream and other strategic initiatives.
- Support identification of talent gaps within Forecasting COE and develop training and development programs to enhance team capabilities in decision science methodologies.
- Drive continuous improvement in decision analytics capabilities within Forecasting COE
- Stay updated on industry trends, regulatory changes, and advancements in forecasting and analytics methodologies within the biotech and pharmaceutical sectors.
- Stay updated on the latest developments in decision science, analytics, and pharmaceutical industry trends, contribute thought leadership to the field, and ensure our portfolio remains competitive and aligned with market needs.
Qualifications & Experience Requirements:
- Minimum of a bachelor’s degree with a preferred focus in a scientific or business field (finance, analytics, economics, analytics/statistics or related). Post-graduate qualifications preferred.
- 6+ years’ experience in the pharmaceutical/biotechnology industry
- Proficiency in decision modeling tools and techniques, statistical analysis software, and data visualization tools
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to translate complex data into actionable insights.
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence and collaborate effectively across functions and levels of the organization.
- Strength in storytelling, data visualization, and developing effective presentations.
- Ability to prioritize and manage multiple priorities in a lean organization; Experience working in multi-site/global environment.
- Experienced in multiple forecasting & BI tools including Flexicast, Analog planner, @Risk or any monte carlo simulation tool, Tableau, QlikSense etc.
- Experience of working with multiple Epi, sales, and patient datasets such as Datamonitor, Evaluate, Globaldata, IQVIA, Symphony, ADIVO, GERS, UNOS etc.
- Experience working with Rx, patient claims, pricing (WAC) and managed markets data sources (e.g. IQVIA, SHS, MMIT, Komodo, Clarivate, IPD Analytics)
- Entrepreneurial attitude and approach; Positive attitude and strong collaboration skills
Our Benefits
CSL employees that work at least 30 hours per week are eligible for benefits effective day 1. We are committed to the wellbeing of our employees and their loved ones. CSL offers resources and benefits, from health care to financial protection, so you can focus on doing work that matters. Our benefits are designed to support the needs of our employees at every stage of their life. Whether you are considering starting a family, need help paying for emergency back up care or summer camp, looking for mental health resources, planning for your financial future, or supporting your favorite charity with a matching contribution, CSL has many benefits to help achieve your goals.
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About CSL Behring
CSL Behring is a global leader in developing and delivering high-quality medicines that treat people with rare and serious diseases. Our treatments offer promise for people in more than 100 countries living with conditions in the immunology, hematology, cardiovascular and metabolic, respiratory, and transplant therapeutic areas. Learn more about CSL Behring.
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