Manager -- Market Access Forecasting

Abbott is a global healthcare leader that helps people live more fully at all stages of life. Our portfolio of life-changing technologies spans the spectrum of healthcare, with leading businesses and products in diagnostics, medical devices, nutritionals and branded generic medicines. Our 115,000 colleagues serve people in more than 160 countries. ## **JOB DESCRIPTION:** **About Abbott** Abbott is a global healthcare leader, creating breakthrough science to improve people’s health. We’re always looking towards the future, anticipating changes in medical science and technology. **Working at Abbott** At Abbott, you can do work that matters, grow, and learn, care for yourself and your family, be your true self, and live a full life. You’ll also have access to: - Career development with an international company where you can grow the career you dream of. - Employees can qualify for free medical coverage in our Health Investment Plan (HIP) PPO medical plan in the next calendar year. - An excellent retirement savings plan with a high employer contribution - Tuition reimbursement, the [Freedom 2 Save](https://www.abbott.com/corpnewsroom/strategy-and-strength/tackling-student-debt-for-our-employees.html) student debt program, and [FreeU](https://www.abbott.com/corpnewsroom/strategy-and-strength/college-degree-for-free-its-possible-with-freeu.html) education benefit - an affordable and convenient path to getting a bachelor’s degree. - A company recognized as a great place to work in dozens of countries worldwide and named one of the most admired companies in the world by Fortune. - A company that is recognized as one of the best big companies to work for as well as the best place to work for diversity, working mothers, female executives, and scientists. **The Opportunity** This position is an onsite opportunity in the Abbott Diabetes Care Division. We are helping people with Diabetes lead healthier, happier lives. As a global leader in diabetes care, Abbott is constantly working to deliver the highest quality products and unwavering support to our customers. Consistent and accurate glucose monitoring is the foundation of any diabetes management plan, so we’re committed to continuous improvement in the way patients and professionals measure, track and analyze glucose levels. As a Manager of Market Access Forecasting, you will support the quarterly Managed Care forecast process and contribute to volume and trend analysis, epidemiology modeling, financial analysis, and performance metric evaluation for the Managed Care organization. In this role, you will collaborate cross-functionally with Account Management, Finance, Contracting, and Access Strategies teams to deliver forecasts and provide analytical insights that inform business decisions. **This is an onsite opportunity in Alameda, CA.** **What You’ll Do** - Support the development, refinement, and ongoing maintenance of Managed Care forecasts across multiple product portfolios - Effectively collaborate with Account Management, Strategic Contracting, and Finance to align on key assumptions and inputs - Incorporate payer coverage, contracted rates, formulary positioning, and utilization management criteria into forecast assumptions - Drive forecasting best practices, standardization, and continuous process improvements - Maintain clear documentation and transparency around key assumptions, methodologies, and outputs - Establish and track forecasting KPIs, and produce regular reports to monitor forecast accuracy - Present insights, findings, and recommendations to leadership to inform strategic decision-making and planning - Complete special projects and other duties as assigned **Experience You’ll Bring** **Required** - Bachelor’s Degree in a related field or an equivalent combination of education and work experience - Minimum 7 years of related professional experience - Strong analytical, quantitative, and communication skills - Solid financial acumen, with the ability to build and e…