Primary Job Function:

Position leads the Neuroscience and Eye Care (NEC) Price Forecasting team supporting the commercial brands and finance teams for all Gross-to-Net (GTN) sales planning and reporting.  Estimate/review all rebates/discounts for products.  Provide ad hoc financial analysis as needed.  Prepare all required schedules for Plan/LBE/LRP.  Train and lead team. The position will have five direct reports and will lead complex and critical processes that requires a high level of communication with teams and other organizations.

Core Job Responsibilities:

Responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:

1. Lead all aspects for planning and reporting for NEC products for Plan, LBE and LRP. 
2. Full responsibility for detailed forecast of products within NEC portfolio.
3. Work closely with Market Access and pricing to review GTN forecast.
4. Attend LBE meetings and Plan/LRP meetings with the brand teams.  Primary contact for brand team for any pricing related questions.
5. Conduct and/or review price scenario analysis for various planning cycles.
6. Assist in and/or review ad hoc analysis as requested on various marketing initiatives.
7. Work with forecasting and commercial finance to present a consolidated net sales message.
8. Coordinate all team monthly tasks and responsibilities.
9. Provide leadership and support for the NEC reserve balance sheet process.
10. Drive operational excellence and continuous improvement.
11. Train, mentor and develop direct reports and other team members. Create an environment that attracts, retains, and motivates a diverse and highly talented workforce.
12. Provide ad hoc support as needed for any systems related projects and various outside requests.

Supervisory/Management Responsibilities:

There will be five direct reports for this position. This position manages complex and critical processes. This requires a high level of communication with other teams and functional groups including volume forecasting, commercial brand teams, finance, and market access.

Position Accountability/Scope:

The incumbent is responsible to provide financial leadership to the NEC brand teams in development of the Plans, LRPs and LBEs.  This position directly supports the brand teams and reports to the Director, U.S. Therapeutics Price Forecasting. The incumbent is expected to operate independently to accomplish the goals and responsibilities of the position; however constant alignment with the Director is critical due to the nature of the role.  In addition, the Director, NEC Price Forecasting has freedom to independently set priorities so that both planned and unplanned departmental objectives are achieved. This position supports and communicates with all levels of operating and financial management on an on-going basis.