Seagen

Senior Manager International Demand and Delivery Commercial

Technical Operations & Process Sciences - Zug, Switzerland

Description

Seagen is a global, multi-product biotechnology company dedicated to developing and commercializing transformative cancer medicines. As the industry leader in antibody-drug conjugate (ADC) technology, we pioneered a new generation in the science of harnessing antibodies to deliver cell-killing agents directly to cancer cells. Seagen’s dedication to improving the lives of cancer patients goes beyond science, and we believe that every employee has a role in contributing to this mission. By working together with a shared dedication and diverse perspectives, we are able to reach our full potential and make a real difference in the world. Seagen is a fast-growing company and has an abundance of opportunities available for you to grow your career. Put your passion to work at Seagen and join us!

Summary

The post holder shall partner with EU country/cluster leadership and key regional stakeholders to deliver a robust, best-in-class, commercial demand planning process. Leveraging technology, rigorous data analysis and stakeholder insights, the post holder shall work to improve forecast accuracy as a critical component to enable flawless supply to both customers and patients.

Principal Responsibilities

• Act as primary interface for EU country/cluster leadership [General Manager, Marketing, Sales] and key regional stakeholders [Brand Analytics/Market Insights, Finance] on matters concerning product demand, consensus forecasting and finished pack/local inventory availability
• Moderate the demand review process with country/cluster leadership and key regional stakeholders to define a [SKU level] consensus forecast that can be used for upstream Supply Chain planning purposes against short-and long-term horizons
• Ensure solid assumptions around product lifecycle and external/internal influences [such as competitor and market factors, country/cluster promotional activities, strategic decisions and/or business targets] are fully evaluated and built into consensus forecasts
• Own timely and accurate intake/submission of the consensus forecast towards Supply Operations software/planning systems
• Partner with Global Planning to set and adjust [SKU level] inventory target guardrails and forecast targets
• Champion deployment of EU forecast metrics/KPI’s, ensuring full engagement of country/cluster leadership and regional stakeholders and drive improvements in forecast accuracy
• Leverage Supply Operations software/planning systems to monitor availability of finished pack/local inventory in line with targets, escalating risks to Site Supply to ensure mitigating actions where required
• Analyze, prepare and present product demand, consensus forecasting and inventory topics as part of the IBP [Integrated Business Planning] cycle
• Generate, validate and distribute reports to EU country/cluster leadership and regional stakeholders, offering commentary and insight on product demand, consensus forecasting and finished pack/local inventory availability

Experience / Qualifications:

• Minimum of 7+ years proven work experience within the pharmaceutical sector, preferably in operations roles (e.g., demand planning, supply planning, production leadership, production planning/scheduling inventory management, commercial operations)
• Of which, a minimum of 2+ years proven work experience was spent in demand management/forecasting role(s)
• Experience deploying a basic sales & operations planning process
• Strong working knowledge of forecasting best practice, processes and tools within a commercial pharmaceutical environment
• Prior exposure to IBP
• Experience working with an integrated Enterprise Resource Planning system (SAP, Oracle)
• Experience working with Kinaxis Rapid Response (or similar)
• Minimal travel (< 5%)
• Strong teamwork ethos
• Excellent organization, planning and communication skills
• Influencing skills
• Demonstrated ability to lead with and without authority
• Demonstrated ability to work with stakeholders and collaborate effectively with local/regional/global functions and across cultures
• Problem solving ability
• Proficient in data analysis
• Exhibits creativity in adapting to changing situations

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field (e.g., business, supply chain, finance); or MBA.
• APICS or Six Sigma Certification.
• Project Management qualification (PRINCE2 or similar).

Seagen

Seagen is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Submitted: 03/19/2022