Junior Associate - Forecasting Platform

Job Title–Junior Associate - Forecasting Platform

Career Level–C1

Location: Manyata Tech Park,Bangalore

Shift: 2 PM -11 PM IST, Hybrid (3 days a week in office)

Introduction to rol

eAre you ready to turn complex forecasting models into scalable, automated insights that shape decisions across our pipeline In this role, you will help move our forecasting capability from spreadsheets to a cloud-based platform, redefining how we plan, prioritize, and deliver for patients

.You will work at the center of collaboration between forecasting, insights and analytics teams and our platform vendor, integrating existing models, standardizing taxonomy, and unlocking real-time reporting. Your work will reduce manual effort, improve accuracy, and enable faster, smarter decisions. Can you see yourself training teams, refining the platform, and seeing your contributions ripple across the enterprise

Accountabiliti

esPlatform Onboarding: Integrate new or updated sections and entire Excel-based forecast models onto the cloud platform, ensuring fidelity of inputs, outputs, and calculation

s.Reporting and Visualization: Update and create BI and PowerPoint reports using the platform's reporting solution to deliver automated, actionable insight

s.Data Pipelines: Set up new OSS data pipelines that reliably connect source data to the platform and keep analytics curren

t.Taxonomy and Synonyms Governance: Own taxonomy additions and updates, partner with GIBEx/GA&I leads for approvals, work with the Platform Admin for execution, and maintain the synonym list with IP&C to drive consistency and discoverabilit

y.Release Testing and Quality: Lead UAT for platform version upgrades, validating new functionalities and safeguarding continuity for user

s.User Enablement and Adoption: Train new users, fix implementation challenges, and champion smooth adoption across team

s.Continuous Improvement: Provide structured feedback to inform feature enhancements and optimizations that increase performance, usability, and scal

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Essential Skills/Experie

nceIntegrating existing Excel-based forecast models onto a cloud-based forecasting platf

ormIn-depth understanding of forecast inputs, outputs, and calculati

onsUpdating and creating BI and PowerPoint reports using the platform's reporting solut

ionSetting up new OSS data pipeli

nesOwning taxonomy additions and updates, partnering with GIBEx/GA&I leads for approval, and working with the Platform Admin for execut

ionOwning the synonym list together with IP&C and collaborating with the Platform Admin for execut

ionConducting UAT for platform version upgrades to validate platform functionalit

iesProviding training to new users and offering solutions to implementation-related challenges to ensure smooth adopt

ionProviding feedback on feature enhancements and optimizati

ons
Desirable Skills/Experi

enceExperience with cloud data platforms and enterprise data pipel

inesFamiliarity with BI and visualization tools and automation of reporting workf

lowsExposure to forecasting processes in life sciences or adjacent indust

riesExperience with taxonomy and metadata management pract

icesVendor collaboration, collaborator engagement, and change adoption sup

portComfort translating business needs into scalable, platform-based solut

ionsWhen we put unexpected teams in the same room, we unleash bold thinking with the powe

r toinspire life-changing medicines. In-person working gives us the platform we need to connect, work at pace and chall

engeperceptions. That's why we work, on average, a minimum of three days per week from the office. But

thatdoesn't mean we're not flexible. We balance the expectation of being in the office while respecting indivi

dualflexibility. Join us in our unique and ambitious wo

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Why AstraZ

enecaHere, technology and data amplify the impact of science. You will join a community that brings diverse experts together to experiment, learn fast, and turn ideas into real-world capabilities that help get medicines to patients sooner. We empower people to take ownership, challenge the status quo, and build modern platforms at scale—backed by investment, mentorship, and a collaborative culture that values kindness alongside ambition. Your contribution will shape how decisions are made across the company, using brand new tools and teamwork to create measurable outc

omes.
Call to

ActionIf you are ready to convert complex models into decisions that matter and grow your impact in a high-trust, hands-on environment, take the next step and apply to shape the future of our forecasting pla