CD&A - Global Forecasting Director, Rare Disease & Biosimilars

Company: Amgen
Location: Thousand Oaks
Posted on: March 5, 2026

Job Description:

Join Amgens Mission of Serving Patients At Amgen, if you feel like youre part of something bigger, its because you are. Our shared missionto serve patients living with serious illnessesdrives all that we do. Since 1980, weve helped pioneer the world of biotech in our fight against the worlds toughest diseases. With our focus on four therapeutic areas Oncology, Inflammation, General Medicine, and Rare Disease we reach millions of patients each year. Amgen is advancing a broad and deep pipeline of medicines to treat cancer, heart disease, inflammatory conditions, rare diseases, and obesity and obesity-related conditions. As a member of the Amgen team, youll help make a lasting impact on the lives of patients as we research, manufacture, and deliver innovative medicines to help people live longer, fuller happier lives. Our award-winning culture is collaborative, innovative, and science based. If you have a passion for challenges and the opportunities that lay within them, youll thrive as part of the Amgen team. Join us and transform the lives of patients while transforming your career. CD&A - Global Forecasting Director, Rare Disease & Biosimilars What you will do Lets do this. Lets change the world. The Forecasting team at Amgen serves as a key partner to Commercial leadership, providing strategic guidance and data-backed insights. This role is instrumental in driving commercial success and shaping future strategies for our Rare Disease pipeline assets. The Director of Forecasting will oversee a team of >5 talented individuals (full time Amgen FTE Contingent Worker) and is responsible for leading the forecasting efforts for several pipeline assets and diseases within the rare disease business unit. The individual in this role will need to skillfully influence and challenge a diverse set of stakeholders from Commercial, R&D, Medical, Finance, Manufacturing, Access, and Pricing/Contracting, while proficiently understanding the nuances of each disease area and markets they support. They will serve as a mentor, developing talent and guiding the team while providing technical guidance in forecasting methodologies. Additionally, the Director will articulate the interplay between Forecasting and related functions within Commercial Data & Analytics (Market Research, Commercial Insights, Competitive Intelligence, and, Analytics) in contributing to the forecast. Flexible Commuter role to Thousand Oaks, CA or Deerfield, IL office. You will work on-site a minimum of 2-3 days a week. This position reports to the ED of Global Forecasting & Competitive Intelligence and will be responsible for the following: Primary point of contact for senior Therapeutic Area leaders to engage in the forecasting deliverables for the organization Facilitate consensus-building among senior stakeholders to establish clear, transparent, and rigorous WW sales expectations for the pipeline assets by gaining their alignment and endorsement for forecast assumptions Help leadership identify actionable strategies to maximize Commercial potential by identifying and prioritizing relevant risks & opportunities Provide recommendations on whether to proceed with product development or discontinue certain projects based on market conditions, financial projections, and strategic goals Analyze competitors and market dynamics to inform forecasting models and strategic decisions Develop an objective point of view of brand strategy by integrating insights across multiple functions and capability areas Leverage communication and interpersonal skills to influence leadership on recommended course of action Quantify uncertainty through the use of scenario planning and advanced simulation models (e.g. Monte Carlo analysis, statistical trending) Utilize an in-depth understanding of diverse pharmaceutical data sources (e.g. LAAD, National Audit Rx, Xponent, Epidemiology data sources etc.) and their nuances to develop and implement enhanced forecasting approaches and methodologies Create and deliver effective presentations that are transparent and articulate all key variables in the forecast, ensuring clarity and comprehensive understanding for stakeholders involved in decision-making processes Collaborate with the broader CD&A (Commercial Data & Analytics) organization to integrate comprehensive insights and analytics knowledge into the development and refinement of forecasts. This collaboration aims to enhance the depth and accuracy of forecasts by leveraging a broad spectrum of insights across the organization Drive productivity and efficiency, streamlining forecasting processes where possible What we expect of you We are all different, yet we all use our unique contributions to serve patients. The professional we seek is a forecasting leader with these qualifications. Basic Qualifications: Doctorate degree and 4 years of experience in forecasting in biopharma OR Masters degree and 7 years of experience in forecasting in biopharma OR Bachelors degree and 9 years of experience in forecasting in biopharma Preferred Qualifications: Leadership experience in building and developing high-performing teams Ability to quickly establish credibility with and influence SVP level staff Alignment of teams to best practices and championing new innovative methodologies and tools Business acumen that lends itself to understanding the context and dynamics of pharmaceutical markets for relevant disease areas Partnership with business leaders to deliver high-quality predictions guiding strategic decision-making Oral, written, and presentation skills to explain complex concepts and controversial findings clearly to a variety of audiences, including senior management What you can expect of us As we work to develop treatments that take care of others, we also work to care for your professional and personal growth and well-being. From our competitive benefits to our collaborative culture, well support your journey every step of the way. The expected annual salary range for this role in the U.S. (excluding Puerto Rico) is posted. Actual salary will vary based on several factors including but not limited to, relevant skills, experience, and qualifications. In addition to the base salary, Amgen offers a Total Rewards Plan, based on eligibility, comprising of health and welfare plans for staff and eligible dependents, financial plans with opportunities to save towards retirement or other goals, work/life balance, and career development opportunities that may include: A comprehensive employee benefits package, including a Retirement and Savings Plan with generous company contributions, group medical, dental and vision coverage, life and disability insurance, and flexible spending accounts A discretionary annual bonus program, or for field sales representatives, a sales-based incentive plan Stock-based long-term incentives Award-winning time-off plans Flexible work models where possible. Refer to the Work Location Type in the job posting to see if this applies. Apply now and make a lasting impact with the Amgen team. careers.amgen.com In any materials you submit, you may redact or remove age-identifying information such as age, date of birth, or dates of school attendance or graduation. You will not be penalized for redacting or removing this information. Application deadline Amgen does not have an application deadline for this position; we will continue accepting applications until we receive a sufficient number or select a candidate for the position. Sponsorship Sponsorship for this role is not guaranteed. As an organization dedicated to improving the quality of life for people around the world, Amgen fosters an inclusive environment of diverse, ethical, committed and highly accomplished people who respect each other and live the Amgen values to continue advancing science to serve patients. Together, we compete in the fight against serious disease. Amgen is an Equal Opportunity employer and will consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, or any other basis protected by applicable law. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.

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