Job Overview
Provides high quality, on-time input to client projects in the forecasting field. Assignments range in complexity from basic analysis and problem solving to assisting in the development of more complex solutions. Serve as a project leader directly coordinating with the US clients and fulfilling the project requirement.

Operational Responsibilities
o    Participate or lead consulting-based, forecasting projects
o    Provide detailed reports to the reporting manager on the current projects, progress, risks/challenges, work pipeline, etc.,
o    Perform extensive research to build a detailed forecast methodology for the given forecasting / business problem
o    Undertake market analysis to include details on the market characteristics (market size and growth, prescriptions, days of therapy, patient types, market share, number of competitors, market trends, market attractiveness); competitor characteristics (product characteristics, competitor marketing strategies, sales force activities, pricing analysis); prescriber characteristics (number of prescribers by specialty, physician prescription activity, desires and unmet needs) as may be relevant to support forecasts
o    Integrate qualitative and quantitative data and present forecasting results in a structured manner; bring out value-added insights to the clients
o    Critically think through to answer the ‘so-what’ from a client perspective
o    Clearly communicate project outputs, identify risks and highlight to relevant stakeholders
o    Deliver high quality, client-ready output with minimal supervision; identify risks / issues and escalate to the project leads in a timely manner
o    Deliver modules with complete story boarding as part of larger consulting projects

People Responsibilities
o    Manage project team(s), provide regular feedback and offer step-up opportunities to develop advanced skills, and manage professional development on projects
o    Mentor individuals, apart from project teams, in their career and professional aspirations

Other responsibilities:
o    Support Functional Head on staffing and execution plan
        - Provides inputs on the methodology, schedule, and staffing and closely monitors for any deviation
o    Guide project team, conduct reviews, and ensure highest quality deliverable
o    Manage all internal/external communication
o    Conduct performance reviews – Project team/ Direct reports
o    Monitor and flag risks related to projects, process, people, and infrastructure
o    Monitor and report KPIs related to project/ team 
o    Design and conduct skill-based internal training sessions
o    Plan and take responsibility of knowledge management, quality and process improvement

Qualification & Skills

•    Graduate/Post-graduate Degree in Life Sciences from a premier institute is a must. PG in business administration with a Marketing related specialization is preferred
•    Minimum of 5-7 years of relevant experience in direct client facing role within Pharmaceutical/ Biotechnology/ Consulting/ Professional Services Outsourcing company in delivering forecasting–based consulting projects
•    Should demonstrate strong fundamentals on domain, project management, client influencing and relationship building skills
•    Strong analytical, problem solving (qualitative and quantitative), interpersonal, and presentation skills
•    Understanding of forecasting and S&OP processes
•    Strong understanding about the healthcare datasets
•    Strong understanding of fundamental processes across pharmaceutical commercial business, their interaction, and the impact of external/internal influences on effectively develop and deliver forecasts as well as on decision making
•    Extensive understanding of major pharmaceutical market events such as US drug formulary, pricing, inventory challenges and market access implications
•    Experience in building sophisticated models to support short-term and long-term strategic forecast requirements
•    Experience on modeling and incorporation of standard industry datasets and epidemiology databases
•    Experience in statistical applications like Forecast Pro, @ Risk, Crystal Ball.
•    Experience in Oncology/Specialty Products/Rare disease is preferred
•    Strong capability in juggling priorities so that deadlines are met while retaining consistently high-quality outcomes
•    Comfortable with short-term travel and long-term relocation to US.
•    Candidates with valid B1 visa would be ideal.
•    Client management and capability to work independently with minimal supervision
•    Comfortable working with US shift (5 PM – 2AM IST OR 6PM -3 AM IST during daylight saving)

IQVIA is a leading global provider of clinical research services, commercial insights and healthcare intelligence to the life sciences and healthcare industries. We create intelligent connections to accelerate the development and commercialization of innovative medical treatments to help improve patient outcomes and population health worldwide. Learn more at https://jobs.iqvia.com