Job detail for Senior Specialist, Supply Chain Management

Job Description

We aspire to be the premier research-intensive company, advancing innovative health solutions that help prevent and treat diseases in people and animals. In this role, you will bring your expertise to make a significant impact on global and local forecasting processes. The successful candidate will transform complex patient access dynamics, reimbursement pathways, market events, and real-world evidence into actionable forecasts and strategic insights that support business decision-making.

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• Design and continuously refine Canada-specific forecasting models and tools to facilitate reconciliation of outputs with global model requirements.
• Lead scenario planning for major events and launches, exploring multiple access and uptake pathways and quantifying risks and opportunities for forecasts and business performance.
• Partner with brand leads and business insights analysts and support the forecasting process by incorporating key market & brand dynamics, pipeline & competition, business strategy, and latest performance insights into Canadian-specific models.
• Provide insightful, story-driven outputs for brand strategy and tactical planning, launch readiness reviews, and executive decision making.
• Partner with Demand Planning and Finance to align patient and volume forecasts with financial forecasts and reconcile differences.
• Work closely with the Global Strategic Forecasting and Data & Analytics CoEs to advocate for the incorporation of Canadian needs in global models.
• Share Canadian best practices and tools that could inform other regional markets and bring global expertise into Canada.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in business, Economics, Health Economics, Statistics, Epidemiology, or related field. Master’s degree an asset.
• 3+ years experience in pharmaceutical forecasting, market analytics, or related commercial/market access analytics, with substantial Canadian exposure.
• Excellent communication skills, with the proven ability to translate insights into concrete proposals.
• Proficiency in analytical tools development (e.g., Excel/advanced modelling, BI tools, Rapid Response system, ClearSight).
• French language proficiency is required.
• Health economic modelling (specifically budget impact modelling) or consulting.
• Hands-on experience with forecasting models.
• Demonstrated experience building or enhancing forecasting frameworks or analytic tools.

The anticipated base salary range for this position is $98,560 to $147,840.

At our company, we are firmly committed to providing fair and equitable pay for similar work and experience as a fundamental aspect of our workplace culture. Individual employee salaries will be based on several factors such as relevant experience, skills & proficiency, and/or other bona fide factors relative to appropriate internal comparators.

At our Company, we lead with people. This role includes eligibility to our discretionary short-term-incentive plan which fosters a pay-for-performance culture. Also, our contemporary rewards and benefit programs go beyond traditional medical plans and retirement programs, to create a flexible, inclusive workplace to support employee well-being, development and long-term success.

We may use artificial intelligence and automated tools to support our recruitment process. AI tools are used to support, but not replace, human judgment. All hiring decisions are made by our hiring managers.

We are proud to be a company that embraces the value of bringing diverse, talented, and committed people together. The fastest way to breakthrough innovation is when diverse ideas come together in an inclusive environment.

We encourage our colleagues to respectfully challenge one another’s thinking and approach problems collectively. We are an equal opportunity employer, committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace.

We encourage applications from all qualified candidates. In accordance with our accommodation policies and applicable provincial and federal accessibility legislation, we are committed to providing reasonable accommodation throughout the recruitment process.

Required Skills:

Adaptability, Analytical Thinking, Business Insights, Business Recommendations, Data Analysis, Data Modeling Techniques, Demand Forecasting, Detail-Oriented, Economics, Forecasting Models, Market Forecasts, Market Opportunity Analysis, Predictive Modeling, Scenario Modeling, Statistical Models, Teamwork

Preferred Skills:

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We aspire to be the premier research-intensive company, advancing innovative health solutions that help prevent and treat diseases in people and animals. In this role, you will bring your expertise to make a significant impact on global and local forecasting processes. The successful candidate will transform complex patient access dynamics, reimbursement pathways, market events, and real-world evidence into actionable forecasts and strategic insights that support business decision-making.

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• Design and continuously refine Canada-specific forecasting models and tools to facilitate reconciliation of outputs with global model requirements.
• Lead scenario planning for major events and launches, exploring multiple access and uptake pathways and quantifying risks and opportunities for forecasts and business performance.
• Partner with brand leads and business insights analysts and support the forecasting process by incorporating key market & brand dynamics, pipeline & competition, business strategy, and latest performance insights into Canadian-specific models.
• Provide insightful, story-driven outputs for brand strategy and tactical planning, launch readiness reviews, and executive decision making.
• Partner with Demand Planning and Finance to align patient and volume forecasts with financial forecasts and reconcile differences.
• Work closely with the Global Strategic Forecasting and Data & Analytics CoEs to advocate for the incorporation of Canadian needs in global models.
• Share Canadian best practices and tools that could inform other regional markets and bring global expertise into Canada.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in business, Economics, Health Economics, Statistics, Epidemiology, or related field. Master’s degree an asset.
• 3+ years experience in pharmaceutical forecasting, market analytics, or related commercial/market access analytics, with substantial Canadian exposure.
• Excellent communication skills, with the proven ability to translate insights into concrete proposals
• Proficiency in analytical tools development (e.g., Excel/advanced modelling, BI tools, Rapid Response system, ClearSight).
• French language proficiency is required.
• Health economic modelling (specifically budget impact modelling) or consulting.
• Hands-on experience with forecasting models.
• Demonstrated experience building or enhancing forecasting frameworks or analytic tools.

This job posting is for an existing vacancy position .

The anticipated base salary range for this position is $98,560 to $147,840 CAD.

At our company, we are firmly committed to provide fair and equitable pay for similar work and experience as a fundamental aspect of our workplace culture. Individual employee salaries will be based on several factors such as relevant experience, skills & proficiency, and/or other bona fide factors relative to appropriate internal comparators.

At our Company, we lead with people. This role includes eligibility to our discretionary short-term-incentive plan which fosters a pay-for-performance culture. Also, our contemporary rewards and benefit programs go beyond traditional medical plans and retirement programs, to create a flexible, inclusive workplace to support employee well-being, development and long-term success.

We may use artificial intelligence and automated tools to support our recruitment process. AI tools are used to support, but not replace, human judgment. All hiring decisions are made by our hiring managers.

We are proud to be a company that embraces the value of bringing diverse, talented, and committed people together. The fastest way to breakthrough innovation is when diverse ideas come together in an inclusive environment.

We encourage our colleagues to respectfully challenge one another’s thinking and approach problems collectively. We are an equal opportunity employer, committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace.

We encourage applications from all qualified candidates. In accordance with our accommodation policies and applicable provincial and federal accessibility legislation, we are committed to providing reasonable accommodation throughout the recruitment process.

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Employee Status:

Regular

Relocation:

No relocation

VISA Sponsorship:

No

Travel Requirements:

No Travel Required

Flexible Work Arrangements:

Hybrid

Shift:

1st - Day

Valid Driving License:

No

Hazardous Material(s):

NA

Job Posting End Date:

10/10/2026

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