Analytics & Intelligence - Lead Analyst (Forecasting)

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Analytics & Intelligence - Lead Analyst (Forecasting)

Roche India - Roche Services and Solutions

Chennai or Hyderabad

A healthier future. It’s what drives us to innovate. To continuously advance science and ensure everyone has access to the healthcare they need today and for generations to come. Creating a world where we all have more time with the people we love.

That’s what makes us Roche.

Roche has established Global Analytics and Technology Center of Excellence (GATE) to drive analytics & technology driven solutions by partnering with Roche affiliates across the globe.

As an Analytics & Intelligence - Lead Analyst (Forecasting), you will collaborate closely with the Data, Digital & Analytics team based in the US, Therapy Areas Insights Directors, Forecasters, Ecosystem Insights Leads, and the broader GATE team. Your primary responsibility will be to deliver Forecasting related solutions, advanced analytics and actionable insights that support strategic priorities, ultimately aiming for the greatest impact with customers and patients.

Your Opportunity

• Lead and execute complex projects focusing on Pharma commercial operations, including Forecasting, Brand Performance, Patient Journeys, Product Launch Support, and Marketing return on investment analysis

• Collaborate with Therapy Area forecasting teams to ensure alignment and data-driven decision-making

• Develop and maintain short-term and long-term forecast models, integrating the latest data and assumptions

• Lead forecasting and business planning processes for assigned work streams

• Collaborate with Product leads to translate business needs into technical requirements, driving the development of forecasting products (self-service models and automated dashboards)

• Identify and address key business issues affecting forecasts, incorporating competitive intelligence, market research, and access results

• Act as a thought partner for stakeholders, leading discussions and delivering high-quality insights and recommendations

• Effectively communicate key insights through impactful presentations that influence strategic decisions

• Mentor and train junior team members, fostering skill development in analytics and Pharma domain knowledge

• Lead discussions and coordination between GATE internal teams and stakeholders, ensuring smooth project delivery

• Take an enterprise-focused approach, aligning individual tasks with broader organizational goals, driving business and patient value

• Attend cross-time zone meetings (IST/PST overlap) to ensure seamless coordination and delivery

Who you are

• You hold a bachelor's degree in Technology or a relevant field, with a preference for Computer Science, Software, Statistics, Data Science, AI, Machine Learning, Data Engineering and related fields and 4-8 years of experience in Forecasting or Data Analytics, with at least 2-5 years in Pharma/Biotech/Healthcare-related forecasting projects

• Certifications on analytics or data science would be an added advantage

• Strong proficiency in Excel, financial modeling, and forecasting methodologies

• Hands-on experience with SQL and a programming language like Python, R, or SAS

• Experience with Dataiku DSS and AI/ML capabilities is a plus

• Experience working with secondary data sets like IQVIA Sales, 867 data, LAAD Claims, affiliations, and medical data

• Exposure to therapeutic areas such as oncology, neurology, and immunology

• Demonstrated ability to present and communicate insights effectively to stakeholders, addressing their questions and concerns

• Proven experience in translating complex data and research into concise business narratives that support decision-making

A healthier future drives us to innovate. Together, more than 100’000 employees across the globe are dedicated to advance science, ensuring everyone has access to healthcare today and for generations to come. Our efforts result in more than 26 million people treated with our medicines and over 30 billion tests conducted using our Diagnostics products. We empower each other to explore new possibilities, foster creativity, and keep our ambitions high, so we can deliver life-changing healthcare solutions that make a global impact.

Let’s build a healthier future, together.

Roche is an Equal Opportunity Employer.