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Join Amgen’s Mission of Serving Patients

At Amgen, if you feel like you’re part of something bigger, it’s because you are. Our shared mission—to serve patients living with serious illnesses—drives all that we do.

Since 1980, we’ve helped pioneer the world of biotech in our fight against the world’s toughest diseases. With our focus on four therapeutic areas –Oncology, Inflammation, General Medicine, and Rare Disease– we reach millions of patients each year. As a member of the Amgen team, you’ll help make a lasting impact on the lives of patients as we research, manufacture, and deliver innovative medicines to help people live longer, fuller happier lives.

Our award-winning culture is collaborative, innovative, and science based. If you have a passion for challenges and the opportunities that lay within them, you’ll thrive as part of the Amgen team. Join us and transform the lives of patients while transforming your career.

CDnA - Global Forecasting and Analytics Senior Manager, Obesity

What you will do

Let’s do this. Let’s change the world! In this vital role The Customer Data & Analytics Obesity team at Amgen serves as a key partner to Commercial leadership, providing strategic guidance and data-backed insights. This role is instrumental in driving commercial success and shaping future strategies for obesity pipeline assets. In this vital role you will influence and challenge a diverse set of stakeholders from Commercial, R&D, Medical, Finance, Manufacturing, Access, and Pricing/Contracting, while proficiently understanding the nuances of each disease area and markets they support.

This role reports to the Senior Director of Forecasting & Analytics, Obesity, and operates within the broader framework of Customer Data & Analytics (CDnA).

Flexible Commuter role to Thousand Oaks, US Headquarter office. You will work on-site a minimum of 2 days a week.

Advanced Forecasting Techniques:

+ Ability to build detailed and advanced forecast model (patient, Rx, sales, Rx Based, etc.) projecting units and revenue for Amgen products by indication/regions

+ Use advanced simulation models (e.g., Monte Carlo analysis, statistical trending) to quantify uncertainty

+ Leverage diverse pharmaceutical data sources and their nuances to improve forecasting approaches and methodologies

Market Analysis and Competitor Intelligence:

+ Analyze competitors and market dynamics to inform forecasting models and strategic decisions

+ Develop an objective brand strategy by integrating insights across multiple functions and capability areas

Collaboration and Stakeholder Engagement:

+ Act as the key point of contact for global brand leads, engaging them in forecasting deliverables

+ Facilitate discussions and build consensus among stakeholders to establish clear and rigorous worldwide sales expectations for pipeline assets

Strategic Insights and Recommendations:

+ Support leadership in identifying actionable strategies to improve Commercial potential, prioritizing risks and opportunities

+ Provide informed recommendations on product development continuation or discontinuation based on market conditions, financial projections, and strategic goals

Communication and Presentation:

+ Develop and deliver clear presentations that articulate key variables in the forecast, ensuring comprehensive understanding for decision-makers

+ Apply communication and interpersonal skills to influence leadership on recommended courses of action

Collaboration with CDnA:

+ Collaborate with the broader CDnA organization to integrate comprehensive insights and analytics knowledge into forecast development

+ Improve the depth and accuracy of forecasts by using a broad spectrum of insights across the organization

Process Optimization:

+ Drive productivity and efficiency by streamlining forecasting and analytics processes where possible

What we expect of you

We are all different, yet we all use our unique contributions to serve patients. The forecasting professional we seek is a relationship builder with these qualifications.

Basic Qualifications:

Doctorate degree and 2 years of analytics and/or forecasting experience

Or

Master’s degree and 4 years of analytics and/or forecasting experience

Or

Bachelor’s degree and 6 years of analytics and/or forecasting experience

Or

Associate's degree and 10 years of analytics and/or forecasting experience

Or

High school diploma / GED and 12 years of analytics and/or forecasting experience

Preferred Qualifications:

+ Forecasting experience in the biopharma industry

+ Experience with advanced spreadsheets, patient based forecast modeling including dynamic patient models

+ Working knowledge of forecasting inputs and structure, global access and reimbursement policies, and competitive environment and potential impact on product development and commercialization strategy

+ Ability to interpret and analyze data trends, identify patterns, and make data-driven decisions

+ Knowledge and experience working with industry internal and secondary data sources; experience doing analog and uptake curve analysis

+ Strong oral, written and presentation skills; able to explain complex concepts, data, and insights clearly to a variety of audiences including senior leadership teams

+ Strong project management skills—able to organize and complete multiple projects efficiently and on time

+ Ability to quickly establish credibility with and influence senior level staff

+ Ability to work collaboratively in team-based environment

+ High level of proficiency in Excel, PowerPoint, Word

What you can expect of us

As we work to develop treatments that take care of others, we also work to 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, based on eligibility, 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

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Application deadline

Amgen does not have an application deadline for this position; we will continue accepting applications until we receive a sufficient number or select a candidate for the position.

As an organization dedicated to improving the quality of life for people around the world, Amgen fosters an inclusive environment of diverse, ethical, committed and highly accomplished people who respect each other and live the Amgen values to continue advancing science to serve patients. Together, we compete in the fight against serious disease.

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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