Gilead Sciences, Inc.
Director of US Forecasting & Business Planning
Gilead Sciences, Inc., Santa Monica, California, United States, 90403
Director of US Forecasting & Business Planning
We are looking for a strategic leader to serve as Director of US Forecasting & Business Planning, driving key commercial processes and performance tracking in the US. This person will be a critical business partner with the US Commercial Leadership Team, finance, and senior leadership to develop forecast for the US market, link forecast ambition to business priorities / KPIs and drive key business processes to enable effective monitoring of these KPIs. Through the effective use of data, market research, forecasting, and analytics, this individual will lead a team representing the commercial perspective on the short and long-term outlook for the US business and how the business is tracking to realize the outlook.
Key Responsibilities
Guides all US demand forecasting activities and processes through proactive, strategic alignment with cross-functional stakeholders
Provides strategic guidance and hands-on support to your team to develop and maintain best-in-class forecasting methods, models, and techniques to provide meaningful advances in forecast efficiency and accuracy
Leverages quantitative expertise to support the Commercial team in making key business decisions; provides proactive, strategic guidance to help link strategies / tactics to business outlook
Supports development of US Commercial Scorecard to align business KPIs to the business outlook
Supports Quarterly Business Reviews to facilitate conversation on business follow through and tracks realization of the forecast aspiration
Leads US forecasting collaboration with Global Demand Planning and Technical Operations to support the S&OP process
Leads US Monthly Business Review (MBR) process
Ensure systems and processes support ongoing forecasting updates and incorporation of real-time, novel information
Effectively and succinctly communicate forecast updates and analytics, business development assessments and risks to senior members of the business via meetings, presentations, and dashboards/reports
Ensure forecasts address the impact of critical events, are logically designed and well documented in the forecast model, and represent consensus decision-making among key stakeholders
Basic Qualifications:
Doctorate degree with 8+ years of experience
OR Master’s degree with 10+ years of experience
OR Bachelor’s degree with 12+ years of experience
OR Associate degree with 14+ years of experience
OR High School Diploma / GED with 16+ years of experience
Preferred Qualifications:
6+ years of experience in pharmaceutical or biotech forecasting and data
Prior experience in oncology, hematology, or rare diseases
Deep command of a variety of problem-solving techniques to support product and market forecasting
Meaningful critical thinking abilities geared toward problem-solving
Highly self-motivated and works independently across problem identification, designing and executing the solution, as well as drawing meaningful conclusions
Quickly grasps the ‘big picture’ and links insights to larger issues
Ability to thrive in an exciting matrixed environment, and navigate multiple priorities, delegate effectively and balance resourcing against planned and unplanned business needs
Excellent oral, written and presentation skills with ability to explain complex concepts and findings clearly to a variety of audiences, including senior and executive personnel
Salary range for this position is: $205,615.00 - $266,090.00. Kite considers a variety of factors when determining base compensation, including experience, qualifications, and geographic location. These considerations mean actual compensation will vary. This position may also be eligible for a discretionary annual bonus, discretionary stock-based long-term incentives (eligibility may vary based on role), paid time off, and a benefits package. Benefits include company-sponsored medical, dental, vision, and life insurance plans.
For additional benefits information, visit: https://www.gilead.com/careers/compensation-benefits-and-wellbeing
Kite is a biopharmaceutical company engaged in the development of innovative cancer immunotherapies with a goal of providing rapid, long-term durable response and eliminating the burden of chronic care. The company is focused on chimeric antigen receptor (CAR) and T cell receptor (TCR) engineered cell therapies designed to empower the immune system\'s ability to recognize and kill tumors. Kite is based in Santa Monica, CA. For more information, please visit kitepharma.com
For jobs in the United States: Kite Pharma is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment, and is dedicated to fostering an inclusive work environment comprised of diverse perspectives, backgrounds, and experiences. Employment decisions regarding recruitment and selection will be made without discrimination based on race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, sexual orientation, disability, or other prohibited grounds. Applicants who require accommodation may contact ApplicantAccommodations@gilead.com.
For more information about equal employment opportunity protections, please view the Know Your Rights poster. NOTICE: EMPLOYEE POLYGRAPH PROTECTION ACT, YOUR RIGHTS UNDER THE FAMILY AND MEDICAL LEAVE ACT
Kite Pharma will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, (c) consistent with the legal duty to furnish information; or (d) otherwise protected by law.
Our environment respects individual differences and recognizes each employee as an integral member of our company. Our workforce reflects these values and celebrates the individuals who make up our growing team.
Kite Pharma provides a work environment free of harassment and prohibited conduct. We promote and support individual differences and diversity of thoughts and opinions.
For Current Kite Pharma Employees and Contractors: Please apply via the Internal Career Opportunities portal in Workday.
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Key Responsibilities
Guides all US demand forecasting activities and processes through proactive, strategic alignment with cross-functional stakeholders
Provides strategic guidance and hands-on support to your team to develop and maintain best-in-class forecasting methods, models, and techniques to provide meaningful advances in forecast efficiency and accuracy
Leverages quantitative expertise to support the Commercial team in making key business decisions; provides proactive, strategic guidance to help link strategies / tactics to business outlook
Supports development of US Commercial Scorecard to align business KPIs to the business outlook
Supports Quarterly Business Reviews to facilitate conversation on business follow through and tracks realization of the forecast aspiration
Leads US forecasting collaboration with Global Demand Planning and Technical Operations to support the S&OP process
Leads US Monthly Business Review (MBR) process
Ensure systems and processes support ongoing forecasting updates and incorporation of real-time, novel information
Effectively and succinctly communicate forecast updates and analytics, business development assessments and risks to senior members of the business via meetings, presentations, and dashboards/reports
Ensure forecasts address the impact of critical events, are logically designed and well documented in the forecast model, and represent consensus decision-making among key stakeholders
Basic Qualifications:
Doctorate degree with 8+ years of experience
OR Master’s degree with 10+ years of experience
OR Bachelor’s degree with 12+ years of experience
OR Associate degree with 14+ years of experience
OR High School Diploma / GED with 16+ years of experience
Preferred Qualifications:
6+ years of experience in pharmaceutical or biotech forecasting and data
Prior experience in oncology, hematology, or rare diseases
Deep command of a variety of problem-solving techniques to support product and market forecasting
Meaningful critical thinking abilities geared toward problem-solving
Highly self-motivated and works independently across problem identification, designing and executing the solution, as well as drawing meaningful conclusions
Quickly grasps the ‘big picture’ and links insights to larger issues
Ability to thrive in an exciting matrixed environment, and navigate multiple priorities, delegate effectively and balance resourcing against planned and unplanned business needs
Excellent oral, written and presentation skills with ability to explain complex concepts and findings clearly to a variety of audiences, including senior and executive personnel
Salary range for this position is: $205,615.00 - $266,090.00. Kite considers a variety of factors when determining base compensation, including experience, qualifications, and geographic location. These considerations mean actual compensation will vary. This position may also be eligible for a discretionary annual bonus, discretionary stock-based long-term incentives (eligibility may vary based on role), paid time off, and a benefits package. Benefits include company-sponsored medical, dental, vision, and life insurance plans.
For additional benefits information, visit: https://www.gilead.com/careers/compensation-benefits-and-wellbeing
Kite is a biopharmaceutical company engaged in the development of innovative cancer immunotherapies with a goal of providing rapid, long-term durable response and eliminating the burden of chronic care. The company is focused on chimeric antigen receptor (CAR) and T cell receptor (TCR) engineered cell therapies designed to empower the immune system\'s ability to recognize and kill tumors. Kite is based in Santa Monica, CA. For more information, please visit kitepharma.com
For jobs in the United States: Kite Pharma is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment, and is dedicated to fostering an inclusive work environment comprised of diverse perspectives, backgrounds, and experiences. Employment decisions regarding recruitment and selection will be made without discrimination based on race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, sexual orientation, disability, or other prohibited grounds. Applicants who require accommodation may contact ApplicantAccommodations@gilead.com.
For more information about equal employment opportunity protections, please view the Know Your Rights poster. NOTICE: EMPLOYEE POLYGRAPH PROTECTION ACT, YOUR RIGHTS UNDER THE FAMILY AND MEDICAL LEAVE ACT
Kite Pharma will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, (c) consistent with the legal duty to furnish information; or (d) otherwise protected by law.
Our environment respects individual differences and recognizes each employee as an integral member of our company. Our workforce reflects these values and celebrates the individuals who make up our growing team.
Kite Pharma provides a work environment free of harassment and prohibited conduct. We promote and support individual differences and diversity of thoughts and opinions.
For Current Kite Pharma Employees and Contractors: Please apply via the Internal Career Opportunities portal in Workday.
Share:
Job Requisition ID R0047873
Full Time/Part Time Full-Time
Job Level Director
Click below to return to the Kite, a Gilead company Careers site
#J-18808-Ljbffr