Associate Director, R&D Resource & Capacity Management

Job Description 

This is what you will do: 

The Associate Director, R&D Resource & Capacity Management, is a key role at the intersection of several functions. The successful candidate’s key responsibility will be to lead the resource capacity planning process, an essential component for the Long-Range Plan, R&D prioritization, and Annual Operating Process. Partners with R&D functional representatives to develop and improve resourcing algorithms, providing expertise to ensure these accurately represent resource demand for the R&D portfolio.  Partners with the R&D functions to execute the resource planning process for R&D.  Partners with PMO and Portfolio Management Leads to drive an Integrated R&D Portfolio Operations Model and supports the team with the design, development, and implementation of data analytics driven reports.  

Responsibilities: 

• Create, document, and maintain algorithms to translate project schedules into resource demand over time.  

• Support the resource planning process and related systems.  

• Offer guidance, templates, and expert support for all stakeholders using resource planning tools.  

• Assist in integrated business planning by providing R&D resource needs aligned with key programs and departmental plans.  

• Develop reports to effectively enhance decision-making on resources. 

You will need to have: 

• 8+ years of experience in the pharmaceutical industry, with hands-on, comprehensive knowledge about resource capacity management. 

• Bachelor's in science or business 

• Proficiency in Excel with experience using Planisware. 

• Strong analytical skills with proven ability to perform complex data analyses to support resourcing decisions.  

• Past exposure and understanding of modeling and forecasting of portfolio execution and corresponding resource demand. 

• Demonstrated ability to develop strong partnerships to successfully operate in a highly matrix-based organization while balancing the needs of multiple stakeholders. 

• Demonstrated experience with advanced analytical tools/models and decision support platforms, i.e.,  PowerBI.  

• Understanding of program, portfolio, and financial management practices. 

• Solution based, creative thinker with strong communication skills (written and verbal). 

• Demonstrated ability to synthesize complex information into key insights and communicate in simple, easy to understand presentations. 

• Detail oriented and independently motivated. 

We would