Job Description

HOW MIGHT YOU DEFY IMAGINATION?? 

If you feel like you’re part of something bigger, it’s because you are! 

At Amgen, our shared mission—to serve patients—drives all that we do, which is the key for us to becoming one of the world’s leading biotechnology companies. We are global collaborators who achieve together by researching, manufacturing, and delivering ever-better products that reach over 10 million patients worldwide. 

COMMERCIAL DATA & ANALYTICS SR. ASSOCIATE – FORECASTING 

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WHAT YOU WILL DO ?  

Let’s do this. Let’s change the world. In this vital role you will support US demand forecasting for one of our General Medicine business lines. This role will report to the General Medicine Forecasting Director within the Global Commercial Data & Analytics organization. 

Craft, prepare, and maintain patient and prescription-based forecasts aligned to the needs of cross functional collaborators 

Contribute to regular forecast cycles including annual long-range quarterly forecasts, portal updates and business cases 

Leverage scenario modeling to support decision making and to respond to ad-hoc requests 

Perform data analysis to build robust assumptions and forecast inputs 

Support analytics efforts to deliver brand and market level insights, and challenge status quo thinking 

Present forecast approach, methodology, assumptions, and output at the executive level 

In a typical week, the forecasting sr. associate will be working closely with the area Director, connecting with stakeholders to understand key business questions that need answers, collaborating cross-functionally to gather or triangulate the necessary data, updating models and performing data analysis leveraging available information to predict outcomes, and presenting results to senior executives. 

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WHAT WE EXPECT OF YOU ? 

We are all different, yet we all use our outstanding contributions to serve patients. What we seek in you as an expert professional are these qualifications and skills:  

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS: 

Master’s degree, or 

Bachelor’s degree & 2 years of relevant experience, or 

Associate’s degree and 6 years of relevant experience, or 

8 years of relevant experience 

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: 

Advanced degree in Business, Analytics, Economics, CS, or related quantitative field 

Experience with forecasting, management consulting, business analytics or data analytics 

Solid understanding of forecasting methodologies, quantitative techniques, marketing analysis, advanced spreadsheets, modeling software, and reporting software 

Strong oral, written, and presentation skills with the ability to explain complex concepts and sensitive findings clearly to a variety of audiences, including senior and executive management 

Ability to balance multiple sophisticated projects and workstreams simultaneously 

Ability to function independently 

Proven exceptional strategic/critical thinking abilities and eye for business 

Knowledge of commonly used biopharmaceutical industry databases 

Experience within therapeutic areas of interest to Amgen Gen Medicine: inflammation, neurology, cardiovascular, respiratory, bone 

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WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT OF US?  

As we work to develop treatments that look after others, we work to care for our teammates’ professional and personal growth and well-being. 

Vast opportunities to learn, develop and move up and laterally across our global organization 

Diverse and inclusive community of belonging, where colleagues are empowered to bring ideas to the table, take risks and act 

Generous Total Rewards Plan comprising healthcare, finance, wealth, work/life balance and career benefits