Job Description

Summary -Provide forecasting support to Novartis internal customers (International TA teams, countries, finance etc.). Support and facilitate data enabled decision making for Novartis internal customers by providing and communicating qualitative and quantitative analytics. -Support GBS -GCO business in building practice by involving in various initiatives like knowledge sharing, on-boarding and training support, support team lead in all business-related tasks / activities, building process documentation and knowledge repositoriesMajor accountabilities:Create and deliver Forecasting solutions to Novartis Internal Customers as per agreed SLAs.Support data enabled decision making by providing qualitative and quantitative analytics. Drive design and enhancement of existing services / deliverables (quality, productivity, value)Closely Interface with customers to understand and convert business requirements into solutionsProvide appropriate documentation and communication throughout the delivery of servicesSupport in creation and maintenance of knowledge repositories, SOPs, quality checklistsParticipate, lead and design various knowledge sharing sessions, training sessions. Build and Support in Functional and Organizational business objectives and strategyComply to all Novartis operating procedures as per legal / IT / HR requirements. Adhere to Novartis values and behaviors of Inspired, Curious, Unbossed and IntegrityEssential Requirements:Education: Pharma / Science /Engineering /Math / Statistics with post-graduation. Experience: 3.5 to 6 Years.Advanced Excel, PowerPoint is must. Business Intelligence Tools/ VBA/ Python/ R/ JS good to have. Basic knowledge of statistics and its use in forecasting. Forecasting Experience : Epi based Forecasting for Inline, Pipeline and BD&L Products/ Brands. Trend Based Forecasting Experience,Experience supporting multiple markets including Global, Region and countries. Deeper understanding disease and Therapy Area and its application to forecastExperience in managing data and drive quantitative analytics to generate insights. Application of [ US, EU5, China] Market Access, Healthcare and Pricing policiesDeep understanding of Secondary Research support / validate assumptions. Expertise in handling datasets - IQVIA, Evaluate, IPD, Kantar, DRG et al.Desirable requirements:Effective forecast story boarding, capturing key insights backed by relevant. Data and Quantitative Analytics, Business Analysis and Analog AnalysisSupporting team in proposal writing and managing complex business problems. Train / mentor / guide junior members in the teamSkills Desired Advertising Campaigns, Alteryx, Analytical Thinking, Brand Awareness, Business Networking, Curiosity, Digital Marketing, Email Marketing, Marketing Communications, Marketing Plans, Marketing Strategy, Media Campaigns, Process Documentation, Strategic Marketing

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