Amgen
CD&A - Director, Forecasting
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What You Will Do The Director Forecasting will lead the forecasting efforts for several brands and therapeutic areas within the Amgen Portfolio. The individual will develop unbiased long‑term forecasts for global pipeline assets, influence and challenge diverse partners (Marketing, Finance, Manufacturing, Pricing/Contracting), and understand the nuances of each business. The role builds a strong forecast community, mentors talent, trains on technical forecasting aspects, and explains the roles of Market Research, Competitive Intelligence, Analytics, and Data. This position reports to the AVP CD&A and serves as a strategic thought partner to the brand.
Lead teams of forecasters to deliver high‑quality performance predictions to Commercial business leaders across Amgen’s pipeline portfolio assets
Collaborate closely with business partners across Commercial, Operations and Finance
Instill, and reflect, a strong dedication to quality and standards – both in the underlying forecast methodologies and forecast presentations. Ensures final products are well vetted and reliable
Exhibit expertise in solving various structured and unstructured problems through relevant analytical approaches and frameworks
Strive for consistency in the way forecasts are approached, developed, and presented
Thought leader for the Forecasting capability who will encourage broad adoption of best practices, deploy appropriate guardrails, quality monitoring and drive use of new methods and tools
Primary point of contact for senior Therapeutic Area leaders to engage with forecasting
Balance demands from in‑line and pipeline assets across business units and therapeutic areas
Drive productivity and efficiency, streamlining forecasting processes where possible
What We Expect Of You We are all different, yet we all use our unique contributions to serve patients. The insightful professional we seek is a strategic leader with these qualifications.
Basic Qualifications
Doctorate degree and 4 years of forecasting and/or commercial insights experience
Master’s degree and 7 years of forecasting and/or commercial insights experience
Bachelor’s degree and 9 years of forecasting and/or commercial insights experience
Preferred Qualifications
4+ years of managerial experience directly managing people and/or leadership experience leading teams, projects, programs or directing the allocation of resources
Biopharma industry experience
Leadership experience in building and developing hard‑working teams, delivering results and shaping the future
Ability to quickly establish credibility with and influence SVP/EVP level staff
Aligns team to best practices and champions new innovative methodologies and tools
Eye for business that lends itself to understanding the context and dynamics of pharmaceutical markets for relevant disease areas
Partners with business leaders to deliver high‑quality predictions that guide strategic decision‑making
Oral, written and presentation skills to explain complex concepts and controversial findings clearly to a variety of audiences including senior management
Ability to lead and manage projects from concept to completion
Quick learner, proactive, takes initiative
What You Can Expect Of Us As we work to develop treatments that take care of others, we also care for your professional and personal growth and well‑being. From our competitive benefits to our collaborative culture, we’ll support your journey every step of the way.
The expected annual salary range for this role in the U.S. (excluding Puerto Rico) is posted. Actual salary will vary based on several factors including but not limited to, relevant skills, experience, and qualifications.
In addition to the base salary, Amgen offers a Total Rewards Plan, comprising of health and welfare plans for staff and eligible dependents, financial plans with opportunities to save towards retirement or other goals, work/life balance, and career development opportunities that may include:
A comprehensive employee benefits package, including a Retirement and Savings Plan with generous company contributions, group medical, dental and vision coverage, life and disability insurance, and flexible spending accounts
A discretionary annual bonus program, or for field sales representatives, a sales‑based incentive plan
Stock‑based long‑term incentives
Award‑winning time‑off plans
Flexible work models, including remote and hybrid work arrangements, where possible
careers.amgen.com
Seniority level
Not Applicable
Employment type
Full‑time
Job function
Sales, Business Development, and Marketing
Biotechnology Research and Pharmaceutical Manufacturing
Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at Amgen by 2x.
Amgen is an Equal Opportunity employer and will consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, or any other basis protected by applicable law.
We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.
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What You Will Do The Director Forecasting will lead the forecasting efforts for several brands and therapeutic areas within the Amgen Portfolio. The individual will develop unbiased long‑term forecasts for global pipeline assets, influence and challenge diverse partners (Marketing, Finance, Manufacturing, Pricing/Contracting), and understand the nuances of each business. The role builds a strong forecast community, mentors talent, trains on technical forecasting aspects, and explains the roles of Market Research, Competitive Intelligence, Analytics, and Data. This position reports to the AVP CD&A and serves as a strategic thought partner to the brand.
Lead teams of forecasters to deliver high‑quality performance predictions to Commercial business leaders across Amgen’s pipeline portfolio assets
Collaborate closely with business partners across Commercial, Operations and Finance
Instill, and reflect, a strong dedication to quality and standards – both in the underlying forecast methodologies and forecast presentations. Ensures final products are well vetted and reliable
Exhibit expertise in solving various structured and unstructured problems through relevant analytical approaches and frameworks
Strive for consistency in the way forecasts are approached, developed, and presented
Thought leader for the Forecasting capability who will encourage broad adoption of best practices, deploy appropriate guardrails, quality monitoring and drive use of new methods and tools
Primary point of contact for senior Therapeutic Area leaders to engage with forecasting
Balance demands from in‑line and pipeline assets across business units and therapeutic areas
Drive productivity and efficiency, streamlining forecasting processes where possible
What We Expect Of You We are all different, yet we all use our unique contributions to serve patients. The insightful professional we seek is a strategic leader with these qualifications.
Basic Qualifications
Doctorate degree and 4 years of forecasting and/or commercial insights experience
Master’s degree and 7 years of forecasting and/or commercial insights experience
Bachelor’s degree and 9 years of forecasting and/or commercial insights experience
Preferred Qualifications
4+ years of managerial experience directly managing people and/or leadership experience leading teams, projects, programs or directing the allocation of resources
Biopharma industry experience
Leadership experience in building and developing hard‑working teams, delivering results and shaping the future
Ability to quickly establish credibility with and influence SVP/EVP level staff
Aligns team to best practices and champions new innovative methodologies and tools
Eye for business that lends itself to understanding the context and dynamics of pharmaceutical markets for relevant disease areas
Partners with business leaders to deliver high‑quality predictions that guide strategic decision‑making
Oral, written and presentation skills to explain complex concepts and controversial findings clearly to a variety of audiences including senior management
Ability to lead and manage projects from concept to completion
Quick learner, proactive, takes initiative
What You Can Expect Of Us As we work to develop treatments that take care of others, we also care for your professional and personal growth and well‑being. From our competitive benefits to our collaborative culture, we’ll support your journey every step of the way.
The expected annual salary range for this role in the U.S. (excluding Puerto Rico) is posted. Actual salary will vary based on several factors including but not limited to, relevant skills, experience, and qualifications.
In addition to the base salary, Amgen offers a Total Rewards Plan, comprising of health and welfare plans for staff and eligible dependents, financial plans with opportunities to save towards retirement or other goals, work/life balance, and career development opportunities that may include:
A comprehensive employee benefits package, including a Retirement and Savings Plan with generous company contributions, group medical, dental and vision coverage, life and disability insurance, and flexible spending accounts
A discretionary annual bonus program, or for field sales representatives, a sales‑based incentive plan
Stock‑based long‑term incentives
Award‑winning time‑off plans
Flexible work models, including remote and hybrid work arrangements, where possible
careers.amgen.com
Seniority level
Not Applicable
Employment type
Full‑time
Job function
Sales, Business Development, and Marketing
Biotechnology Research and Pharmaceutical Manufacturing
Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at Amgen by 2x.
Amgen is an Equal Opportunity employer and will consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, or any other basis protected by applicable law.
We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.
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