Career Level - D3 Introduction to role Are you ready to leverage your forecasting expertise to impact patients and ultimately save lives? As a Manager in Forecasting at AstraZeneca, you'll be at the forefront of transforming our ability to develop life-changing medicines. Based at Manyata Tech Park, Bangalore, and working a hybrid shift from 2 PM to 11 PM IST, you'll collaborate with global teams to drive strategic brand forecasts. Join us in a dynamic environment where your insights will guide brand strategy and contribute to our mission of pushing the boundaries of science. Accountabilities As a Forecast Manager, you will work closely with the Forecast Leader and cross-functional teams to develop brand forecasts for strategic brands and early assets. You will be responsible for creating and maintaining forecast models, identifying key business issues, and incorporating research results into forecasts. Your role will also involve leading a team of forecasters, ensuring quality outputs, and driving continuous improvement activities. Collaborate extensively with internal and external stakeholders to resolve process-related issues and optimize forecasting processes. Essential Skills/Experience 15+ years of direct Pharmaceutical forecasting experience with a solid knowledge of forecasting techniques, models and approaches Experience utilizing a range of data sources and analytics involving standard data in the Pharmaceutical industry – e.g. IQVIA (MIDAS, DDD NPA, Monthly Xponent), claims data (Truven, Marketscan), epidemiological data, etc. For US forecasting, experience with TRx / NBRx / NRx data and methodologies Strong analytical expertise; superior Excel, financial modelling and forecasting skills Project management experience including risk mitigation, planning and running multiple projects running in parallel Ability to build trusted relationships across a range of partner groups including Marketing, Analytics, Operations, and Technology Demonstrated experience in problem solving and continuous improvement Strong written and verbal communication Desirable Skills/Experience Good understanding of multiple disease areas and how patients move through their respective diagnosis and treatment pathways, including treatment dynamics Experience integrating insights from market research and secondary data analysis into forecast assumptions Knowledge of advanced statistical forecast methodologies and applied AI / ML / automation Understand working on a forecasting platform – including transitioning current BAU to a forecasting platform Experience working with Power Apps, specifically PowerBI For US forecasting, working knowledge of US Market Access and gross-to-net When we put unexpected teams in the same room, we unleash bold thinking with the power to inspire life-changing medicines. In-person working gives us the platform we need to connect, work at pace and challenge perceptions. That's why we work, on average, a minimum of three days per week from the office. But that doesn't mean we're not flexible. We balance the expectation of being in the office while respecting individual flexibility. Join us in our unique and ambitious world. At AstraZeneca, we are driven by a purpose-led mission to push the boundaries of science and discover life-changing medicines. Our work has a direct impact on patients, empowering us to perform at our peak by combining cutting-edge science with leading digital technology platforms. We are committed to innovation and collaboration, creating new ways of working that drive exponential growth. With a focus on technology and data solutions, we are transforming the industry and making a meaningful impact every day. Ready to make a difference? Apply now to join our team and be part of something bigger! Date Posted 30-Oct-2026 Closing Date 13-Nov-2026 AstraZeneca embraces diversity and equality of opportunity. We are committed to building an inclusive and diverse team representing all backgrounds, with as wide a range of perspectives as possible, and harnessing industry-leading skills. We believe that the more inclusive we are, the better our work will be. We welcome and consider applications to join our team from all qualified candidates, regardless of their characteristics. We comply with all applicable laws and regulations on non-discrimination in employment (and recruitment), as well as work authorization and employment eligibility verification requirements. AstraZeneca is a global, science-led, patient-focused biopharmaceutical company. We focus on discovering, developing and commercialising prescription medicines for some of the world’s most serious diseases. But we are more than one of the world’s leading pharmaceutical companies. At AstraZeneca, we’re dedicated to being a Great Place to Work. Where you are empowered to push the boundaries of science, challenge convention and unleash your entrepreneurial spirit. To embrace differences and take bold actions to drive the change needed to meet global healthcare and sustainability challenges. There is no better place to make a difference in medicine, patients, and society. An inclusive culture where you will connect different thinking to generate new and valuable opportunities. Where you will find a commitment to lifelong learning, growth and development for all. Our Inclusion & Diversity (I&D) mission is to create an inclusive and equitable environment where people belong, using the power of our diversity to push the boundaries of science to deliver life-changing medicines to patients. Inclusion and diversity are fundamental to the success of our company, because innovation requires breakthrough ideas that only come from a diverse workforce empowered to challenge conventional thinking. We’re curious about science and the advancement of knowledge. We find creative ways to approach new challenges. We’re driven to make the right choices and be accountable for our actions. As an organisation centred around what makes us human, we put a big focus on people. Across our business, we want colleagues to wake up excited about their day at the office, in the field, or in the lab. Along with our purpose to bring life-changing medicines to people across the globe, we have a promise to you: to help you realise the full breadth of your potential. Here, you’ll do work that has the potential to change your life and improve countless others. And, together with your team, you’ll shape a culture that unites and inspires us every day. This is your life at AstraZeneca.

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