Business Analyst - Pharmaceutical Forecasting

Analyst Working with Us Challenging. Meaningful. Life-changing. Those aren’t words that are usually associated with a job. But working at Bristol Myers Squibb is anything but usual. Here, uniquely interesting work happens every day, in every department. From optimizing a production line to the latest breakthroughs in cell therapy, this is work that transforms the lives of patients, and the careers of those who do it. You’ll get the chance to grow and thrive through opportunities uncommon in scale and scope, alongside high-achieving teams. Take your career farther than you thought possible. Bristol Myers Squibb recognizes the importance of balance and flexibility in our work environment. We offer a wide variety of competitive benefits, services and programs that provide our employees with the resources to pursue their goals, both at work and in their personal lives. Read more: careers.bms.com/working-with-us . Responsibilities Develop, enhance, and maintain end‑to‑end forecast models, including patient‑based, epidemiological, and scenario‑driven models, with a strong emphasis on Python‑based implementation Lead the digitalization of forecasting deliverables , transitioning manual or spreadsheet‑based models into robust, automated, and reproducible Python workflows Conduct analysis and interpretation of complex data sets to derive meaningful insights and recommendations to the key forecasting assumptions/decisions Perform statistical analyses, data mining and predictive modelling to uncover trends and correlations Partnering closely with Commercial Data Analyst teams to drive value for stakeholders by optimizing/managing business processes, synthesizing data at regular intervals, maintaining high quality standards, applying automation using cutting edge technology, performing analyses, updating business rules, presenting results to stakeholders, answering queries on deliverables and generating focused insights. Collaborate with Business stakeholders to identify goals and KPIs to develop analytical frameworks Collaborate with Finance team to ensure efficient forecasting processes, data/information sharing, and insight generation related to forecast performance Collect real-world data from multiple sources to support business strategies and decision-making. Prepare reports and presentations to communicate findings, insights, and recommendations to your team members Stay up-to-date with industry trends, best practices and emerging technologies Requirement 1-3 years experience in a similar business analyst role, preferably within the biopharma or pharmaceutical industry Bachelor’s or master’s degree in pharmacy, technology or engineering. In addition, a strong record of analytic and quantitative work. Deep experience with short-term and Strategic forecast in Pharma industry Proficiency in statistical analysis techniques, predictive modeling, and forecasting methodologies. Experience operating successfully in a complex organizational environment. Experience interacting with senior management, understanding, anticipating, and fulfilling their insight/ analytical information requirements Strong verbal/written skills, with the ability to effectively communicate with and strategically impact senior leadership. Strong Python expertise with hands‑on experience in libraries such as pandas, NumPy, scikit‑learn , and related data science/ML packages. Experience integrating Python models with visualization or reporting tools (e.g., Tableau, Power BI, or internal platforms). Advanced MS Excel and PowerPoint skills; proficiency with VBA and Macros preferred If you come across a role that intrigues you but doesn’t perfectly line up with your resume, we encourage you to apply anyway. You could be one step away from work that will transform your life and career. Uniquely Interesting Work, Life-changing Careers With a single vision as inspiring as “Transforming patients’ lives through science™ ”, every BMS employee plays an integral role in work that goes far beyond ordinary. Each of us is empowered to apply our individual talents and unique perspectives in a supportive culture, promoting global participation in clinical trials, while our shared values of passion, innovation, urgency, accountability, inclusion and integrity bring out the highest potential of each of our colleagues. On-site Protocol BMS has an occupancy structure that determines where an employee is required to conduct their work. This structure includes site-essential, site-by-design, field-based and remote-by-design jobs. The occupancy type that you are assigned is determined by the nature and responsibilities of your role: Site-essential roles require 100% of shifts onsite at your assigned facility. Site-by-design roles may be eligible for a hybrid work model with at least 50% onsite at your assigned facility. For these roles, onsite presence is considered an essential job function and is critical to collaboration, innovation, productivity, and a positive Company culture. For field-based and remote-by-design roles the ability to physically travel to visit customers, patients or business partners and to attend meetings on behalf of BMS as directed is an essential job function. Supporting People with Disabilities BMS is dedicated to ensuring that people with disabilities can excel through a transparent recruitment process, reasonable workplace accommodations/adjustments and ongoing support in their roles. Applicants can request a reasonable workplace accommodation/adjustment prior to accepting a job offer. 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