Senior Manager, Global Forecasting

Position Summary:This position will support short and long-term forecasting efforts for Apellis’ Finance and Commercialorganization, Strategy Leadership Teams, and Business Development opportunities by providinganalytical modeling expertise and strategic thought partnership.The position will report to the Director of Global Forecasting in the Finance organization. In this role,you will lead forecasting efforts to support EMPAVELI and SYFOVRE, including a potential launch ofEMPAVELI into nephrology indications. You will partner effectively with other functions (Sales andMarketing, Business Intelligence, Supply Chain, Business Development) and external partners toidentify logical and defendable forecast assumptions and support the strategic and financial planningprocess.Forecasting responsibilities include constructing and updating forecast models utilizing currentforecasting and statistical modeling techniques, facilitation of multiple forecast updates throughoutthe year with cross-functional business partners, and ongoing assessment of performance versusforecast for commercial products EMPAVELI and SYFOVRE.Success in this role is dependent on the candidate being highly proactive. The individual should becomfortable interacting with senior executives and working in a fast-paced and agile environment.Excellent analytics and presentation skills are required. High-level critical and strategic thinking isessential for success.Location: Hybrid (Waltham, MA) or Remote (U.S. based)Key Responsibilities Include:Build and own the short-term and long-term forecasting models for EMPAVELI and SYFOVRE.Support the upcoming launch of EMPAVELI in nephrology.Prepare forecasts for pipeline, LCM, and other emerging opportunities for Apellis.Effectively collaborate with a broad set of global business stakeholders (including BusinessIntelligence, Global Commercial Strategy, US Sales & Marketing, ex-US affiliate partners,Value & Access, Finance, CMC, Business Development among others) to inform trends in the forecast, understand business performance, and to help guide the overall commercial business outlook.Accountable for generating, presenting, defending, and maintaining forecasts of productsand markets with a high degree of precision and insight.Articulate and document assumptions and risks/opportunities for stakeholder informationand alignment.Act as an objective strategic thought partner to the business; provide strategic recommendations to help guide the business and incorporate variables based on insights from competitive landscape, patient journey and treatment algorithms across therapeutic areas.Support the Finance Leadership Team and Commercial partners through various forecasting cycles, business reviews and reconciliation exercises.Ensure accuracy of forecasts through industry standard accuracy and bias metrics; identify corrective actions as appropriate.Serve as the key point of contact/strategic partner for multiple therapeutic Brand Leads across a wide range of asset/portfolio questions. Track and assess internal forecasts versus external analyst expectations and provide insights to leadership to inform external communications.Provide support and analytical rigor to ad-hoc requests from various functions related to the forecast that can arise in a fast paced, entrepreneurial environment.Education, Registration & Certification:Bachelor’s degree required; MBA preferredExperience:5-7+ years of relevant business experience in market research, forecasting, strategic planning and/or management consulting.Previous experience in marketing, sales, finance, or business analytics is preferredExperience working with Commercial data in a biotech industry preferredDemonstrated evidence of success working in a fast-paced, cross-functional environment; able to build strong relationships across many functions within an organizationSkills, Knowledge & Abilities:Expertise required in building dynamic forecast models in ExcelStrong strategic thinking and analytical skillsMust be comfortable presenting to wide range of stakeholders including executive leadershipWell organized, analytical, creative, and strategic thinker capable of generating creativeconcepts and evolving them into action plans to support strategic goals and drive resultsInnate sense of curiosity and drive to deliver resultsBenefits and Perks:Apellis offers a comprehensive benefits package, including a 401(k) plan with company match, inclusive family building benefits, flexible time off, summer and winter shutdowns, paid family leave, disability and life insurance, and more! Visit https://apellis.com/careers/benefits/ to learn more.Company Background:Apellis Pharmaceuticals, Inc. is a global biopharmaceutical company that combines courageous science and compassion to develop life-changing therapies for some of the most challenging diseases patients face. We ushered in the first new class of complement medicine in 15 years and now have two approved medicines targeting C3. These include the first and only therapy for geographic atrophy, a leading cause of blindness around the world. With nearly a dozen clinical and pre-clinical programs underway, we believe we have only begun to unlock the potential of targeting C3 across many serious diseases.For more information, please visit http://apellis.com or follow us on Twitter and LinkedInEEO Statement:Apellis is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable federal, state and local fair employment practices laws. Apellis strictly prohibits and does not tolerate discrimination against employees, applicants or any other covered persons because of race, color, religion, creed, national origin or ancestry, ethnicity, sex (including pregnancy), gender (including gender nonconformity and status as a transgender or transsexual individual), age, physical or mental disability, citizenship, past, current or prospective service in the uniformed services, genetic information, marital status, AIDS/HIV status, smoker/nonsmoker, and occupational pneumoconiosis or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state or local law.For San Francisco postings: Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records. Other Duties:Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice. Originally posted on Himalayas

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