Associate Director Government Forecasting

Job Description Summary Detail-oriented strategic analyst responsible for serving as the primary liaison between Market Access and Government Pricing (GP). This role ensures seamless cross-functional communication, supports forecasting accuracy, develops analytical tools and KPIs, and provides strategic insights related to ASP, AMP, BP, GNUP, VA, Medicaid, and biosimilar market dynamics. Job Description Sandoz continues to go through an exciting and transformative period as a global leader and pioneering provider of sustainable Biosimilar and Generic medicines. As we continue down this new and ambitious path, unique opportunities will present themselves, both professionally and personally. Join us, the future is ours to shape! Position Location: This position will be located at the Princeton, NJ US Headquarters site. Our Sandoz flexible hybrid working approach allows US office-based employees to work up to 50% of their monthly workday remotely. This role will not have the ability to be located remotely. Preference will be given to local candidates not requiring relocation. U.S. Work visa sponsorship not available for this role. Must have U.S. work authorization. Major Accountabilities / Your Key Responsibilities: Your responsibilities include, but not limited to: Serve as the primary liaison between Market Access and Government Pricing (GP), ensuring effective communication and issue resolution. Partner with Market Access, GP, Finance, and Forecasting teams to develop accurate volume, revenue, and gross-to-net forecasts. Develop and maintain forecasting models for ASP, AMP, BP, GNUP, and other key pricing metrics. Build and manage GP dashboards, KPIs, and analytics tools to support business decision-making. Conduct GNUP, VA/FSS, Medicaid, 340B, and government pricing impact analyses. Support market access strategy development through pricing, reimbursement, and contracting evaluations. Provide product, customer, and profitability assessments to identify growth and optimization opportunities. Research competitor biosimilar strategies, focusing on ASP performance, reimbursement dynamics, provider economics, and market access levers. Deliver actionable insights and recommendations to optimize market access, forecasting accuracy, and financial performance. Skills: Analytical Thinking. Business Forecasting. Cross-Functional Collaboration. Data Analytics & Insights. Financial Modeling. Forecasting & Scenario Planning. Government Pricing Expertise. KPI Development & Performance Management. Pricing & Reimbursement Analytics. Problem Solving. Stakeholder Engagement. Stakeholder Management. Strategic Decision Making. Healthcare Sector Understanding. Operational Excellence. Communication & Influencing Skills. Key Performance Indicators: Analytical Thinking. Financial Modeling. Forecasting & Scenario Planning. Government Pricing Expertise. KPI Development & Performance Management. Pricing & Reimbursement Analytics. Strategic Decision Making. What you’ll bring to the role: Required Qualifications: Education & Experience: 10 years of experience. Strong understanding of Government Pricing principles and methodologies, with the ability to apply pricing insights to forecasting and business planning activities. Advanced analytical and quantitative skills, including experience interpreting complex datasets and translating business insights into forecasting models. Experience working with forecasting methodologies, predictive analytics, scenario modeling, and business projections. Ability to understand complex business drivers and incorporate them into analytical models to support decision-making. Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to connect data, trends, and market factors to generate actionable insights. Proven ability to work effectively with cross-functional stakeholders and communicate complex analytical concepts to diverse audiences. Preferred Qualifications Knowledge of Market Access, pricing, reimbursement, and healthcare market dynamics. Experience in the pharmaceutical or biotechnology industry. You’ll Receive: Sandoz offers a generous employee benefits package that includes a competitive salary, health insurance coverage for medical, prescription drugs, dental and vision, a generous company match for retirement savings accounts, and generous paid time off. We also follow a hybrid work policy that combines a mix of in-person and remote work to allow our employees flexibility. The pay range for this position at commencement of employment is expected to be between $ 160,300 – $ 297,700 /year ; however, while salary ranges are effective from 1/1/26 through 12/31/26, fluctuations in the job market may necessitate adjustments to pay ranges during this period. Further, final pay determinations will depend on various factors, including, but not limited to geographical location, experience level, knowledge, skills and abilities. The total compensation package for this position may also include other elements, including a sign-on bonus, restricted stock units, and discretionary awards in addition to a full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits (including 401(k) eligibility and various paid time off benefits, such as vacation, sick time, and parental leave), dependent on the position offered. Details of participation in these benefit plans will be provided if an employee receives an offer of employment. If hired, employee will be in an “at-will position” and the Company reserves the right to modify base salary (as well as any other discretionary payment or compensation program) at any time, including for reasons related to individual performance, Company or individual department/team performance, and market factors. On September 30, 2021, Sandoz entered into a 5-year Corporate Integrity Agreement. Certain positions will have responsibilities to support the execution and adherence to CIA obligations, CIA-related deliverables, and any relevant audit, monitoring or Independent Review Organization (IRO) remediation. Sandoz - Notice at Collection to Employees Applicants 4.15.24[16].pdf Why Sandoz? Generic and Biosimilar medicines are the backbone of the global medicines industry. Sandoz, a leader in this sector, provided more than 900 million patient treatments across 100+ countries in 2024 and while we are proud of this achievement, we have an ambition to do more! With investments in new development capabilities, production sites, new acquisitions, and partnerships, we have the opportunity to shape the future of Sandoz and help more patients gain access to low-cost, high-quality medicines, sustainably. Our momentum is powered by an open, collaborative culture driven by our talented and ambitious colleagues, who, in return for applying their skills experience an agile and collegiate environment with impactful, flexible-hybrid careers, where diversity is welcomed and where personal growth is supported! Join us! #Sandoz EEO Statement: All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status. Accessibility and reasonable accommodations Sandoz, Inc. is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. If, because of a medical condition or disability, you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application process, or in order to perform the essential functions of a position, please send an email to or call 1-609-422-4098 and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. Please include the job requisition number in your message. Salary Range $160,300.00 - $297,700.00 Skills Desired Agility, Asset Management, Commercial Excellence, Cross-Functional Collaboration, Customer Orientation, Healthcare Sector Understanding, Influencing Skills, Marketing Strategy, Negotiation Skills, Operational Excellence, Priority Disease Areas Expertise, Product Lifecycle Management (PLM), Product Marketing, Stakeholder Engagement, Stakeholder Management, Strategic Partnerships