ROLE SUMMARY
Commercial Analytics harnesses the power of data to drive robust analytical insights that inform some of Pfizer's most critical business questions. With colleagues across the globe, Commercial Analytics team's rigorous analytical expertise is depended on as the compass and decision support for the enterprise. Our dynamic, exciting team of subject-matter experts comes from diverse backgrounds and experiences, including data science, digital analytics, finance, market research and consulting. As a team, we collaborate to turn data into meaningful insights that will have a direct impact on patient's lives and the future of Pfizer as a data-driven organization.
Within the Performance Analytics & Insights organization, we are seeking a Senior Manager of Forecasting Center of Excellence to drive forecasting excellence across the Pfizer enterprise. This role will work closely with business stakeholders within the Primary Care, Specialty Care, and Global / International Division to support efforts to standardize and centralize forecasting, as well as work to deliver best-in-class approaches to increase the precision and accuracy of forecasting to drive decision-making.
This role is dynamic, fast-paced, highly collaborate, and covers a broad range of topics that are critical to our business. The success candidate will join Global Commercial Analytics (GCA) colleagues worldwide that are dedicated to helping drive business through proactive thought leadership, innovative research capabilities, and the ability to communicate complex information in new and creative ways.
ROLE RESPONSIBILITIES
Role definition and Key Accountabilities include, but are not limited to:
- Design and deliver simple patient-based forecasting tools, with appropriate analytic capability support in-line and new to launch products.
- Frame and translate complex patient flows into simplified model approaches used by IIS and local market colleagues.
- Execute vision for how to simplify and standardize execution of forecasting at PFE, including platforms and processes.
- Actively manage and oversee external vendors supporting forecast model / tool development.
- Support execution of processes (e.g. annual planning) to develop portfolio-level risk and opportunity assessments for PFE leadership.
- Support enterprise-level initiatives and evaluations using analyst reports and other secondary data.
- Serve as a Centers of Excellence, providing expert epi-forecasting consultation to BIR leaders, teams.
Technical Skills
- Experience in financial valuation, forecasting, business proposal and/or other related projects
- Previous experience using epi-/complex-forecasting models to forecasting patient demand and revenue
- Senior Stakeholder management experience
Basic Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree required, ideally in quantitative discipline; also advanced degree preferred in business administration, statistics, or another relevant field
- 6+ years of work experience in Biopharma, business analytics function, and/or strategic consulting
- Fluent in English (written and spoken)
- Strong forecast modeling (Excel/Excel VBA, data analysis) and PowerPoint skills
- Strong project manage skills: Overseeing complex, cross-functional projects, ensuring delivery on time and within budget.
- Technical Strategy: Demonstrated analytical capabilities and critical thinking skills and ability to identify new issues, trends, and opportunities from data.
- Operational Excellence: Ensuring the reliability, efficiency, and quality of data services and pipelines.
- Collaboration: Ability to influence without authority, setting business direction, priorities and action plans.
- Communication: Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Preferred Qualifications
- MA, MS, MBA or equivalent advanced degree in business or healthcare
- Prior experience in biopharma forecasting, life sciences consulting, financial services or other analytical profession.
Candidate demonstrates a breadth of diverse leadership experiences and capabilities including: the ability to influence and collaborate with peers, develop and coach others, oversee and guide the work of other colleagues to achieve meaningful outcomes and create business impact.
PHYSICAL/MENTAL REQUIREMENTS
None
NON-STANDARD WORK SCHEDULE, TRAVEL OR ENVIRONMENT REQUIREMENTS
Limited business travel may be required (up to 20% travel may be required)
Work Location Assignment: Must be able to work in assigned Pfizer office 2-3 days per week, or as needed by the business
Last day to apply: March 7th 2025
This role is not remote
The annual base salary for this position ranges from $120,800.00 to $201,400.00. In addition, this position is eligible for participation in Pfizer's Global Performance Plan with a bonus target of 17.5% of the base salary and eligibility to participate in our share based long term incentive program. We offer comprehensive and generous benefits and programs to help our colleagues lead healthy lives and to support each of life's moments. Benefits offered include a 401(k) plan with Pfizer Matching Contributions and an additional Pfizer Retirement Savings Contribution, paid vacation, holiday and personal days, paid caregiver/parental and medical leave, and health benefits to include medical, prescription drug, dental and vision coverage. Learn more at Pfizer Candidate Site - U.S. Benefits | (uscandidates.mypfizerbenefits.com). Pfizer compensation structures and benefit packages are aligned based on the location of hire. The United States salary range provided does not apply to Tampa, FL or any location outside of the United States.
Relocation assistance may be available based on business needs and/or eligibility.
Sunshine Act
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EEO & Employment Eligibility
Pfizer is committed to equal opportunity in the terms and conditions of employment for all employees and job applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, gender identity or gender expression, national origin, disability or veteran status. Pfizer also complies with all applicable national, state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment as well as work authorization and employment eligibility verification requirements of the Immigration and Nationality Act and IRCA. Pfizer is an E-Verify employer. This position requires permanent work authorization in the United States.
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