HOW MIGHT YOU DEFY IMAGINATION?

　　If you feel like you’re part of something bigger, it’s because you are. At Amgen, our shared mission—to serve patients—drives all that we do. It is key to our becoming one of the world’s leading biotechnology companies. We are global collaborators who achieve together—researching, manufacturing, and delivering ever-better products that reach over 10 million patients worldwide. It’s time for a career you can be proud of.

　　Commercial Insights Forecasting/Marketing Analysis Associate Director

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　　What you will do

　　Let’s do this. Let’s change the world. In this vital role as the Tavneos Commercial Insights Forecasting/Marketing Analysis Associate Director you will lead forecasting and marketing analysis (secondary analytics) for the Tavneos brand. This role will report to the Tavneos Commercial Insights Director within the Global Commercial Data & Analytics organization in Thousand Oaks, United States.

　　Provide an objective and rigorous point of view to demand forecasting and product performance, while collaborating with disciplines including forecasting/insights, marketing, finance, value and access and other functions.

　　This is an onsite position based in Thousand Oaks CA.

　　Lead the development of the quarterly forecasts, Brand Plan and Long Range Plan (LRP) forecasts, and ad-hoc forecasting requests

　　Perform analyses and assessments in the area of product performance relative to expectations, estimating revenue potential, sales coverage, market size, penetration etc.

　　Developing and driving a secondary analytics and reporting plan to support Tavneos within our Inflammation Business Unit.

　　Rationalize, refine, and operationalize ongoing reporting needs for the brand, helping them to focus on the most meaningful metrics and key performance indicators

　　Leveraging various physician, patient, and transactional internal and external data sets (Xponent, NPA, LAAD, 852, etc) to explain business performance both nationally and sub-nationally

　　Serve as secondary analytics expert to the brand team, helping them to generate and complete hypotheses related to brand performance and/or to identify areas of opportunity

　　Supporting the Quarterly Business Review, Situation Analysis, and Brand Plan by providing objective, data-driven insights

　　Coordinate with marketing, finance, and other cross-functional teams to develop analytics and forecasting inputs and assumptions.

　　Work with clients in the assigned team(s) to develop service level agreements outlining forecasting/analytics requirements and deliverables.

　　Independently lead quick turnaround projects and deliver quality assessments, collaborating with Senior Leadership with limited guidance or oversight.

　　Demonstrate strong project management, prioritization and timeline execution across projects when working independently as well as when working with the vendors or internal teams.

　　Manage professional relationships with internal partners and external vendors.

　　Demonstrate excellent communication, presentation, MS PowerPoint & Excel skills.

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　　What we expect of you

　　We are all different, yet we all use our unique contributions to serve patients. The forecasting and marketing analysis professional we seek is a collaborator 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:

　　8+ years of forecasting, market research, or business analytics experience

　　Experience with advanced spreadsheets, patient based forecast modeling including dynamic patient models, and common forecasting tools such as Forecast Pro

　　Proficiency in SQL, and experience working with analytics tools like SAS, or R

　　Experience in developing marketing analytics using visualization tools such as Tableau

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

　　Strong oral, written and presentation skills; able to explain complex concepts clearly to a variety of audiences

　　Outstanding project management skills—able to coordinate and complete multiple projects efficiently and on time

　　Demonstrated analytical skills combined with a client service orientation

　　Ability to work collaboratively in team-based environment

　　Good understanding of the latest developments in the biopharmaceutical industry, and unmet medical needs and opportunities in the assigned therapeutic area

　　Broad, working knowledge of commonly used biopharmaceutical industry databases

　　Demonstrated ability to think strategically to support key business decisions

　　Business analytics or forecasting experience in the biopharmaceutical or other healthcare industries

　　Thrive

　　What you can expect of us

　　As we work to develop treatments that take care of others, we also work to care for our teammates’ professional and personal growth and well-being.

　　Amgen offers a Total Rewards Plan comprising 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 including:

　　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 and bi-annual company-wide shutdowns

　　Flexible work models, including remote work arrangements, where possible

　　Apply now

　　for a career that defies imagination

　　Objects in your future are closer than they appear. Join us.

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　　Amgen is an Equal Opportunity employer and will consider you without regard to your race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability status.

　　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.