CLINICAL FORECASTING SPECIALIST

Johnson and Johnson is currently seeking a Clinical Forecasting Specialist.
The position can be located in the US (Titusville, NJ; Spring House, PA; Horsham, PA).
Remote work options in the US may be considered on a case-by-case basis and if approved by the company.
At Johnson & Johnson, we believe health is everything.
Our strength in healthcare innovation empowers us to build a world where complex diseases are prevented, treated, and cured, where treatments are smarter and less invasive, and solutions are personal.
Through our expertise in Innovative Medicine and MedTech, we are uniquely positioned to innovate across the full spectrum of healthcare solutions today to deliver the breakthroughs of tomorrow, and profoundly impact health for humanity.
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For more than 130 years, diversity, equity & inclusion (DEI) has been a part of our cultural fabric at Johnson & Johnson and woven into how we do business every day.
Rooted in Our Credo, the values of DEI fuel our pursuit to create a healthier, more equitable world.
Our diverse workforce and culture of belonging accelerate innovation to solve the world’s most pressing healthcare challenges.
We know that the success of our business – and our ability to deliver meaningful solutions – depends on how well we understand and meet the diverse needs of the communities we serve.
Which is why we foster a culture of inclusion and belonging where all perspectives, abilities and experiences are valued and our people can reach their potential.
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The Clinical Forecasting Specialist (CFS) will take on a role of an integrator and translate the functional needs into the clinical development operations Out-of-Pocket (OOP) forecast.
This is accomplished by proactively partnering with the clinical functions to provide trial cost scenario planning, managing all aspects of OOP updates including those for Business Plan, Long Range Financial Plan, and Medical Affairs Operations (MAO) Billing Cycles, and ensuring the accuracy and compliance of monthly and quarterly forecasting and closing cycles.
For the closing cycles, the planner will support the functions on the required accruals, reclasses, and advanced payments to align to the budgetary forecast target within that quarter for their assigned trials.
Additionally, the role will support the GD Delivery Units Project Management roles (CPM), Program Management Leads and Clinical Functions by completing a variety of operational activities including functional detailed forecasting of work deliverables, drivers, name assignments, algorithm review, reason codes, manual updates of resources, and associated reporting.
MAO function-specific process activities and interactions with other partners, such as commercial, apply as required.
Principal Responsibilities.
Leading validation of drivers, reconciling and maintaining data accuracy for Planisware and UCT systems as well as providing insightful decision support utilizing reporting platforms (e.
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Tableau, Spotfire, UCT, Viz Café) for OOP.
Tracking and reporting of Planned Forecast versus Actuals across the TA, program and the individual studies.
Providing ongoing support in data management, analytics and reporting related to forecasting process.
At quarter close, reconciling and maintaining data accuracy for all systems, non-billable transactions, and mismatch reconciliation as part of the end to end OOPs adjustments.
Providing commentary for the JU/LRFP, NU and FBP Budget versus Budget (BvB) and quarter close Budget versus Actuals (BvA) for financial applications and continuous forecasting.
Recommending technical and process improvements for functional OOP planning and resourcing.
Leads functional review meetings on a monthly basis to align the continuous forecast to the actual plan.
Supports the function and governance processes by providing multiple forecasting scenarios.
Supports budget gap analysis to align the continuous forecast to the actual plan.
Involvement in forecasting issue resolution activities Qualifications Education and Experience Requirements.
A minimum of a Bachelor’s degree is required or 3 years equivalent work experience.
Three (3) years of work experience with two years (2) in the research and development environment (pharmaceutical, biotech, CRO, other industries accepted) is required.
Strong written, verbal and analytical skills.
Knowledge of planning process/tools and/or financial aspects of conducting clinical trials.
Strong operational and analytical skills with knowledge of MS office tools with a focus in Excel.
Excellent time management, priority setting and communication skills Must work with great accuracy, be customer and service focused, and able to support conflict resolution.
Experience in the associated therapeutic area is preferred.
Planisware, Visualization Tools (ex.
Tableau), CTMS and other web based interfaces is preferred.
At least two years of financial analytics experience is preferred.
Language.
fluency in English is required Travel As required to support project teams at multiple site locations, including participation in regional planning meetings when applicable (5% domestic travel may be required The anticipated base pay range for this position is $ to $.
The Company maintains highly competitive, performance-based compensation programs.
Under current guidelines, this position is eligible for an annual performance bonus in accordance with the terms of the applicable plan.
The annual performance bonus is a cash bonus intended to provide an incentive to achieve annual targeted results by rewarding for individual and the corporation’s performance over a calendar/performance year.
Bonuses are awarded at the Company’s discretion on an individual basis.
Employees and/or eligible dependents may be eligible to participate in the following Company sponsored employee benefit programs.
medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short- and long-term disability, business accident insurance, and group legal insurance.
Employees may be eligible to participate in the Company’s consolidated retirement plan (pension) and savings plan (401(k)).
Employees are eligible for the following time off benefits.
Vacation – up to 120 hours per calendar year Sick time - up to 40 hours per calendar year; for employees who reside in the State of Washington – up to 56 hours per calendar year Holiday pay, including Floating Holidays – up to 13 days per calendar year of Work, Personal and Family Time - up to 40 hours per calendar year Additional information can be found through the link below.
https://www.
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nj.
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Candidates hired outside the United States will be eligible for compensation and benefits in accordance with their local market.
Johnson & Johnson is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.