REQ-10068761
Apr 21, 2026
India

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We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Forecasting Senior Analyst who will play a crucial role in delivering pipeline forecasts that shape the future of our Novartis portfolio. If you have a passion for innovative forecasting solutions and thrive in a collaborative environment, this may be the perfect opportunity for you!

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Location: Hyderabad, India

Join the Strategy & Growth (S&G) team as a Forecasting Senior Analyst. You will collaborate with Therapeutic Area Strategy teams, Commercial Marketing teams, and cross-functional teams to support investment decisions. Your innovative solutions will enhance forecasting quality and efficiency.

About the Role

  • Key Responsibilities:
    • Execute projects entailing, but not limited to:
    • Strategic forecasting for pipeline products
    • Lifecycle management forecasting for inline and pipeline products
    • BD&L opportunity assessments
    • Assumption and analog building on parameters of patient funnel
    • Comprehensive forecasting assessments in PPT decks for leadership and board reviews
    • Analyses of strategic business questions
    • Deliver forecasts through structured approach with appropriate documentation and communication.
    • Leverage databases, secondary desk research, MR to capture insights on assets, disease areas and markets.
    • Actively participate in knowledge-sharing sessions to enhance knowledge and delivery quality.
    • Leverage new data and technologies to enhance forecasting delivery.
    • Work with CI, PMR and Business Analytics to build comprehensive assessments.
    • Collaborate with internal team and external vendors to deliver critical projects and build new capabilities.
    • Ensure full compliance with Novartis operational guidelines, including legal, IT, and HR requirements. Adhere to operating procedures and processes, including time tracking, mandatory trainings.

    Minimum Requirements

    • 3+ years in pharmaceutical/ healthcare forecasting, pipeline/ epidemiology forecasting.
    • Strong ability to comprehend and synthesize data into actionable insights.
    • Solid domain knowledge of the Global pharma market, including the US, JP, and EU regions.
    • Proficiency in using pharma and clinical trial databases.
    • Experience in conducting secondary data research or desk research on forecasting parameters.
    • Expertise in epidemiology-based forecast modeling and long-range forecasting.
    • Understanding of patient/forecast flow and Target Product Profile (TPP).
    • Graduate / Postgraduate in Engineering / Pharmacy / Medicine / Science / Statistics / Business

    Desirable Requirements

    • Exceptional business acumen and stakeholder management skills.
    • Proven experience working in a matrix environment.

Why Novartis: Helping people with disease and their families takes more than innovative science. It takes a community of smart, passionate people like you. Collaborating, supporting and inspiring each other. Combining to achieve breakthroughs that change patients’ lives. Ready to create a brighter future together? https://www.novartis.com/about/strategy/people-and-culture

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Strategy & Growth
Corporate & Division Services
India
Hyderabad (Office)
Marketing
Full time
Regular
No

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REQ-10068761

Senior Analyst - Forecasting

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