Senior Manager, Cardiovascular Forecasting

About the role

Amgen's Forecasting team acts as a strategic partner to Commercial leadership, providing data-backed insights to drive commercial success. As Senior Manager of Forecasting for the Cardiovascular business, you will manage discussions with brand leads and influence stakeholders across Commercial, R&D, Medical, Finance, Manufacturing, Access and Pricing/Contracting. The role reports to the Director of Forecasting and sits within Commercial Business Analytics & Insights (BAI). It is a flexible commuter role to the Thousand Oaks, CA office.

Key responsibilities

• Build and maintain forecasting models using trend analysis, regression and scenario planning, incorporating internal and external data, and review forecasts regularly
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams so forecasts align with business strategy, and report on performance drivers, risks and opportunities
• Evaluate and report the impact of market events such as competitor launches and regulatory changes
• Present forecasts and insights to senior leadership and work with supply chain teams on inventory and operational planning
• Serve as subject matter expert on forecast assumptions and methodologies
• Use data visualization tools (Tableau, Power BI) and forecasting software to improve accuracy and efficiency
• Manage and train one contingent worker

Required profile

• Basic qualification: doctorate with 2 years, master's with 4 years, bachelor's with 6 years, associate's with 10 years, or high school diploma with 12 years of forecasting, analytics or finance experience
• Preferred: ability to influence ED/VP-level staff, knowledge of industry internal and secondary data sources, and experience with analog and uptake curve analysis

Required skills

• Advanced forecasting techniques, statistical modeling and data analysis
• Proficiency in Excel, PowerPoint and Power BI
• Preferred: Monte Carlo analysis and statistical trending

What we offer

• Annual salary range of $141,736.65 to $191,761.35, depending on skills, experience and qualifications
• Health, dental and vision coverage, life and disability insurance, and a retirement savings plan with company contributions
• Discretionary annual bonus or sales-based incentive plan, stock-based long-term incentives and flexible work models where possible