Trial Forecast Manager

Job Purpose (State in one sentence the overall objective of the job)
The Senior Trial Forecast Manager will be accountable for ensuring accurate forecast of Work Package
(WP) to facilitate informed decisions making regarding portfolio investments, and ensuring adequate
provisioning of necessary external and internal resources to execute and deliver GDD portfolio in
alignment with IMB prioritization. Independently collaborate with Headquarters and CPOs and manage
clinical programs with minimal supervision. Function as expert resource for Clinical trial and other Line
function subjects.
Major Activities (Describe 8-12 main activities)
1. Drive forecasting and budgetary requirements of Clinical program and Work Package (WP) by
providing consolidated latest estimates on current year and future year planning. Identify issues and
propose mitigating plans for facilitating decision making.
2. Deliver best ratio between trial cost (cost efficiency and productivity) and operational and scientific
requirements to deliver trial protocol as per expectations
3. Develop and agree on the Clinical trial and program forecasts with the Clinical Trial Teams (CTT)
and Global Program Teams (GPT) and assist with securing approvals. Initiate and lead resource
review meetings. Challenge and track program/trial timelines, resource requirements and
expenditures and initiate adjustments as needed. Liaise with the GPH/GPTD/GBMD and other global
line functions to assist clinical teams with securing sufficient internal and external resources.
4. Provide accurate monthly functional latest outlook and forecasts for Clinical trial in alignment with
program management and operational stakeholders objectives. Lead yearly review of Clinical trial
total lifetime cost estimates and lead clinical yearly forecast review meetings (Budget cycles)
5. Influence Global Program Teams (GPT) stakeholders and demonstrate ability to successfully work to
support planning, to harmonize forecasting planning efforts and to seek to improve systems on a
continuous basis. Ability to influence and support various sub teams similarly.
6. Cross check several programs and prepare or coordinate performance and compliance reports and
support creating, driving and implementing productivity targets.
7. Ensure that program specific standards and metrics are developed and applied. Ensure processes
are implemented consistently across the program(s). Ensure Clinical trial planning and forecasting
systems are accurate regarding timelines, forecasts and expenditures. Liaison with global
departments regarding forecasts and status of program timelines, internal and external resources.
8. Extended member of the Clinical Trial Team (CTT) and active member of International Clinical Team
(ICT) and provide budget and forecast process training to Clinical staff.
9. Provide input to the development of process standards/tools and performance metrics to achieve
forecasting excellence in GDO. Drive implementation to achieve results faster, economically and
more effectively in cooperation with key stakeholders.
10. Drive Clinical trial forecasts in alignment and compliance with the approved WP funds.
11. Manage TCF/trial CPO costs and alignment with WP and Project funds:
a. Lead Grant Plan Process: lead CPO meeting, distribute estimates to CPO, request updates.
b. Manage country trial related fixed and variable costs and ensure adherence to approved funds.
c. Ensure TCF cost estimates are accurate. Release and approve TCF as per guidance.
d. Evaluate total actual vs. projected spend for lifetime cost and yearly CPO forecast vs. actuals

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