Sr Manager, Forecasting

Company: Horizon Therapeutics
Location: Schaumburg
Posted on: May 24, 2023

Job Description:

At Horizon Therapeutics, we define success by the number of lives touched, lives changed, and lives saved. Our global biotechnology company is made up of agile, out-of-the-box thinkers with a focus on delivering breakthrough medicines to those living with rare, autoimmune, and severe inflammatory diseases. This is the heart of our global mission. Start a career that enables you to live up to your potential and help others live up to theirs. Join us. The exceptional support we provide patients and communities equally extends to our employees. We offer industry-leading and award-winning benefits, compensation and rewards programs that positively impact all areas of our employees' personal and professional lives. Position SummaryResponsible for Life Cycle, Forecasting and Forecasting analytics. Accountable for the end-to-end demand and net revenue forecasting process, leveraging primary and secondary data to construct accurate and actionable forecasts using epi-based incidence/prevalence forecast models. Collect input and assumptions from various teams within the organization, including sales, marketing, trade, and market access. Define opportunities and risks associated with the forecast. Use the latest forecasting tools, technologies and methods to improve forecast accuracy. Success in this position will require a problem-solving orientation, data analysis expertise, and the ability to collaborate within a cross-functional team. The ideal candidate will have proven success in managing multiple complex pieces of data analysis and translating that analysis into actionable commercial insights that can be dialed into a forecast.Responsibilities

• Create annual brand forecast and quarterly/monthly updates for latest best estimate
• Proactively track actuals against key forecast assumptions and determine reasons for variance
• Working with multiple stakeholders to provide epi, incidence, prevalence, and other data & assumptions for the data-driven forecast model
• Forecast any potential life cycle management activities
• Ensure Tech Ops and Supply Chain teams have accurate quantities to manufacture
• Effectively communicate results of forecast, assumptions and rationale for decisions to senior leadership and investor relationsQualifications and Skills Required
  • BA/BS in Analytics, Business, Economics, Statistics, Math, Computer Science, or other quantitative discipline
  • Master's degree preferred
  • 7+ years of experience in forecasting, analytics, finance, data analysis, strategy consulting or other quantitative fields
  • Demonstrated ability to think creatively and strategically, identify key issues, opportunities, and value drivers, and effectively translate strategic insights into an appropriate analytical framework to drive business decisions
  • Ability to prioritize decisions and activities, ensure efficient use of resources, and take a holistic view of the business in order to ensure efficiencies and alignment with cross-functional stakeholders
  • Forward-thinking, with strong ability to influence multi-disciplinary teams
  • Ability to work well with all levels of employees and demonstrate strong teaming and partnering skills
  • Experience in biotech / pharmaceuticals preferred but not required
  • Direct experience with forecasting is a plus as well as knowledge of epi-based incidence-prevalence forecast models, patient funnel models, experience with epi & patient-level data for forecasting
  • Expert at: Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)
  • Proficiency in: Excel, SQL, SAS, Access, and other forecasting / analytical / reporting toolsOur Values
    • Transparency: We value collaboration. Trusting teach other and tackling tough challenges can make a powerful difference.
    • Accountability: We do what's right for our patient communities through quality decisions and owning our successes and failures.
    • Growth: We fiercely innovate and evolve to better ourselves, our communities and our patients.These three values come to life through our five Leadership Expectations that apply to all Horizon employees
      • Enterprise Mindset: Look beyond one's team, brand or function to see the broader company and external perspective
      • Exhibit Intellectual Curiosity: Seek to understand what you do not know; ask the right questions of the right people and sources
      • Ensure Accountability and Courage: Step up to address difficult issues and hold self and others accountable to commitments
      • Embrace Diverse Perspectives: Welcome others with a respectful attitude; integrate diverse perspectives into ways of working
      • Develop Talent: Provide feedback, coaching and mentorship to help others be more effective in their roleAt Horizon, we know that disease does not discriminate. We embrace the bold ideas of one another, foster a sense of belonging, and value inclusion. We attract and develop diverse talent because we believe that when people from different backgrounds and life experiences come together, we make lives better. Horizon intends that all qualified applications are given equal opportunity, and that selection decisions be based on job-related factors. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristics protected by law.

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