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The Group Lead, Forecasting will provide strategic oversight, methodological leadership, and operational support for forecasting across a designated product or portfolio of products within a disease area, with a strong emphasis on Oncology. The role will serve as the single point of contact (SPOC) for Therapy Area teams or the nominated CMA Integrated Insights / Commercial/S&G; FCE lead for all forecasting-related matters, supporting international commercial decision-making.
The incumbent will be accountable for delivering robust, credible, and decision-oriented forecasts across the product life cycle (early pipeline, launch, in-market, and LOE) and for translating complex market, clinical, and competitive dynamics into actionable forecast assumptions and scenarios. Working closely with cross-functional partners (e.g., Integrated Insights, Business Analytics, Competitive Intelligence, Market Access, Medical, and Primary Market Research), the role will ensure forecasting outputs are fully integrated into strategic planning, valuation, and portfolio decisions.
This role carries full people leadership responsibility for a high-performing forecasting team supporting priority Oncology brands and portfolios, with mandatory international exposure and experience leading international forecasting engagements.
Job Description
Group Lead - Forecasting
Location – Hyderabad #LI Hybrid
Major Responsibilities:
- Critical Thinking & Innovative Mindset
Apply strong critical thinking to challenge assumptions, identify biases, and ensure forecasts are robust, credible, and decision ready.
Contribute to the development of new forecasting services, methodologies, and best practices that elevate forecasting maturity across the organization.
Identify opportunities to expand forecasting impact across the portfolio and customer footprint through creative problem-solving and value-focused insights.
Contribute to the development of current forecasting services, advanced analytics, and innovative approaches to enhance decision support.
Minimum Requirements:
Education
- Master’s degree in science, Medicine, Business, or related field is essential.
Experience & Skills
- 15 years of relevant experience in pharmaceutical forecasting, commercial analytics, or strategic consulting.
- Mandatory experience leading Oncology forecasting teams across international markets.
- Strong international experience, including direct engagement with global and regional stakeholders.
- Deep understanding of forecasting methodologies, assumptions development, and scenario planning.
- Proven ability to translate complex data into clear, actionable insights for senior leadership.
- Superior analytical skills with high proficiency in Excel and forecasting / visualization tools.
- Fluency in English with strong written and verbal communication skills.
Desirable Requirements
- Project management excellence in leading international, cross-functional teams in a highly matrixed environment.
- Demonstrated people leadership experience, with the ability to manage multiple teams and projects simultaneously.
- Exposure to portfolio valuation, BD&L; support, and strategic planning is an advantage.
Skills Desired
Agility, Cross-Functional Collaboration, Customer Engagement, Customer Experience, Customer Insights, Data Analytics, Data Strategy, Digital Marketing, Marketing Strategy, Media Campaigns, Product Marketing, Stakeholder Engagement, Stakeholder Management, Waterfall Model
The Group Lead, Forecasting will provide strategic oversight, methodological leadership, and operational support for forecasting across a designated product or portfolio of products within a disease area, with a strong emphasis on Oncology. The role will serve as the single point of contact (SPOC) for Therapy Area teams or the nominated CMA Integrated Insights / Commercial/S&G; FCE lead for all forecasting-related matters, supporting international commercial decision-making.
The incumbent will be accountable for delivering robust, credible, and decision-oriented forecasts across the product life cycle (early pipeline, launch, in-market, and LOE) and for translating complex market, clinical, and competitive dynamics into actionable forecast assumptions and scenarios. Working closely with cross-functional partners (e.g., Integrated Insights, Business Analytics, Competitive Intelligence, Market Access, Medical, and Primary Market Research), the role will ensure forecasting outputs are fully integrated into strategic planning, valuation, and portfolio decisions.
This role carries full people leadership responsibility for a high-performing forecasting team supporting priority Oncology brands and portfolios, with mandatory international exposure and experience leading international forecasting engagements.
Job Description
Group Lead - Forecasting
Location – Hyderabad #LI Hybrid
Major Responsibilities:
- Critical Thinking & Innovative Mindset
Apply strong critical thinking to challenge assumptions, identify biases, and ensure forecasts are robust, credible, and decision ready.
Contribute to the development of new forecasting services, methodologies, and best practices that elevate forecasting maturity across the organization.
Identify opportunities to expand forecasting impact across the portfolio and customer footprint through creative problem-solving and value-focused insights.
Contribute to the development of current forecasting services, advanced analytics, and innovative approaches to enhance decision support.
Minimum Requirements:
Education
- Master’s degree in science, Medicine, Business, or related field is essential.
Experience & Skills
- 15 years of relevant experience in pharmaceutical forecasting, commercial analytics, or strategic consulting.
- Mandatory experience leading Oncology forecasting teams across international markets.
- Strong international experience, including direct engagement with global and regional stakeholders.
- Deep understanding of forecasting methodologies, assumptions development, and scenario planning.
- Proven ability to translate complex data into clear, actionable insights for senior leadership.
- Superior analytical skills with high proficiency in Excel and forecasting / visualization tools.
- Fluency in English with strong written and verbal communication skills.
Desirable Requirements
- Project management excellence in leading international, cross-functional teams in a highly matrixed environment.
- Demonstrated people leadership experience, with the ability to manage multiple teams and projects simultaneously.
- Exposure to portfolio valuation, BD&L; support, and strategic planning is an advantage.
Skills Desired
Agility, Cross-Functional Collaboration, Customer Engagement, Customer Experience, Customer Insights, Data Analytics, Data Strategy, Digital Marketing, Marketing Strategy, Media Campaigns, Product Marketing, Stakeholder Engagement, Stakeholder Management, Waterfall Model
