AstraZeneca
Healthcare
Analyst-Forecasting
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“Analyst - Forecasting at AstraZeneca. Skills: Forecasting, Financial modelling, Data analysis. Deliver robust forecasts. Document assumptions”
What You'll Achieve.
Shape brand strategy; Shape patient access; Guide investment; Guide planning; Set expectations for performance; Surface risks; Surface opportunities; Evolve forecasting capabilities; Increase value; Explain uncertainty
Industry & Context.
Challenging assumptions; Stress-testing scenarios; Turning debate into clarity
2 PM–11 PM IST, Minimum three days per week in office
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
Bachelor's Degree in relevant field, 4+ years Pharmaceutical forecasting experience, In-depth knowledge of forecasting techniques, Experience integrating insights from market research, Experience utilizing a range of data sources, Excellent Excel skills, Financial modelling skills, Forecasting skills
Nice to Have
Advanced degree preferred, Knowledge and experience in sophisticated statistical forecast methodologies, Applied AI / ML / automation experience, Experience working with PowerBI, Proven understanding of US Market Access, Proven understanding of gross-to-net
What You'll Do.
Deliver robust forecasts
Document confidence levels
Build product forecasts
Maintain product forecasts
Apply modelling approaches
Run sensitivity analyses
Develop pipeline forecasts
Develop life-cycle forecasts
Incorporate primary research
Incorporate secondary sources
Advance forecasting methodologies
Embed data-led improvements
Lead inputs to planning cycles
Lead inputs to sales bridges
Surface issues impacting outlooks
Create new forecasting models
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Cross-functional decision-making; Commercial partners; Market access partners; Pricing partners; Finance partners; Sales operations partners; Global commercial leaders; US commercial leaders; Data scientists; Finance partners
Communication Scope
Written communication; Verbal communication
Process & Methodology
Planning cycles
Full Job Description
**Job Title: Analyst - Forecasting** **Career Level: C3** **Introduction to role:** Are you ready to turn complex healthcare data into decision-ready forecasts that shape brand strategy and, ultimately, patient access to life-changing medicines? As an Analyst - Forecasting based at Manyata Tech Park, Bangalore (2 PM–11 PM IST, Hybrid), you will be a critical partner to global and US commercial leaders, translating signals from markets into transparent, defensible outlooks for our most strategic brands and early assets. You will work at the center of cross-functional decision-making—linking insights from research, epidemiology, finance and market access into patient- and volume-based models that guide investment and planning. You will help set expectations for performance in top priority markets, surface risks and opportunities, and evolve the forecasting capabilities that keep our business agile and effective. Do you thrive on challenging assumptions, stress-testing scenarios, and turning debate into clarity? **Accountabilities:** \- Demand Forecast Ownership: Deliver robust, transparent forecasts for strategic brands and therapy areas across key global markets and/or the US, documenting assumptions and confidence levels. \- Model Development and Maintenance: Build and maintain short- and long-term product forecasts, ensuring models reflect the latest data, research and market dynamics. \- Assumptions and Scenario Management: Apply industry-leading modelling approaches, run sensitivity analyses and quantify ranges to guide risk and opportunity management. \- Cross-Functional Challenge and Alignment: Confidently defend methodology and outputs with commercial, market access, pricing, finance and sales operations partners to drive shared understanding and alignment. \- New Product Introduction Forecasting: Develop volume and patient forecasts for pipeline and life-cycle management opportunities to inform strategic and operational planning. \- Data Integration and Resea
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