Lead Analyst – Analytics & Intelligence, Forecasting
Roche
full-time
Posted on:
Location Type: Hybrid
Location: Chennai • 🇮🇳 India
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Senior
Tech Stack
PythonSQL
About the role
- 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
- Lead forecasting and business planning processes for assigned work streams
- Collaborate with Product leads to translate business needs into technical requirements
- Identify and address key business issues affecting forecasts
- Act as a thought partner for stakeholders, leading discussions and delivering high-quality insights and recommendations
- Effectively communicate key insights through impactful presentations
- Mentor and train junior team members, fostering skill development
- Lead discussions and coordination between GATE internal teams and stakeholders
- Take an enterprise-focused approach, aligning individual tasks with broader organizational goals
- Attend cross-time zone meetings (IST/PST overlap)
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Technology or a relevant field
- 4-8 years of experience in Forecasting or Data Analytics
- 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 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
- Proven experience in translating complex data and research into concise business narratives that support decision-making
Benefits
- Personal expression encouraged
- Open dialogue
- Genuine connections
- Valued and accepted for who you are
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
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Hard skills
forecastingdata analyticsfinancial modelingExcelSQLPythonRSASDataiku DSSAI/ML
Soft skills
communicationmentoringcollaborationleadershipinsight deliverystakeholder engagementpresentation skillsproblem-solvingdata-driven decision-makingorganizational alignment
Certifications
analytics certificationdata science certification