Commercial Forecasting & Analytics Lead
Core
Lead Japan's Commercial Forecasting & Analytics department, shaping strategy and providing executive leadership with robust forecasts, market insights, and scenario-based recommendations to drive business decisions for innovative medicines and vaccines.
Role type
Senior leadership IC (Commercial Forecasting & Analytics Lead)
Builds
Integrated demand plans, robust forecasts, and strategic business scenarios for the Japan market
Domain
Pharmaceutical (Rx/Ethical drug) and Vaccines
Deliverable
production ML models
Required skills
Statistical modelling, Business Forecasting, Demand Planning, Financial Acumen, Strategic Alignment, Supply Chain Operations, New Product Introduction (NPI), Sales and Operations Planning (S&OP), Risk Awareness, Data Integrity
Preferred skills
Pharmaceutical industry experience, Commercial excellence leadership, S&OP/IBP understanding, Advanced analytics/ML conceptual understanding, Medical source data utilization
Technologies
IQVIA, MDV/JMDC
Responsibilities
Lead the commercial forecasting and demand planning process across the portfolio; Develop and refine commercial assumptions into robust forecasts and strategic recommendations; Lead a team of data analysts, data scientists, and business planners; Represent Japan in global planning processes and ensure forecast accountability
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with team leadership