Senior Expert Portfolio & Strategy Management, AD, R&D Biologics & CGT (m/f/d)

Job Description Summary

As Senior Expert, you will be part of the Portfolio and Strategy Management (PSM) Team in Biologics Analytical Development (AD). You will manage global AD processes including, but not limited to, monthly business reporting, AD head count oversight, conference planning, objective setting and review, talent reviews, etc.. You will work closely with the AD leadership team and coordinate work cross-functionally between all AD line functions. Finally, as a key member of the PSM community you will define and develop best practices that are key to the success of whole AD.
If you are looking for a role with greater visibility of the business and to make you more visible to the business this could be an excellent opportunity.

 

Job Description

Your responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Managing global AD operations (non-technical)
• Facilitating alignment with key stakeholders/AD line functions
• Organizing and facilitating workshops for key operational initiatives
• Project management for key workstreams and initiatives
• Acting as the single point of contact for topics such as monthly business report, conference planning and talent reviews in AD
• Driving communication of key achievements and events within AD and beyond and ensuring appropriate and timely communication on relevant topics
• Driving continuous improvement: Identifying, supporting and encouraging ideas to improve processes day to day 
• Rolling-out Technical Research & Development, Biologics and corporate initiatives

What you’ll bring to the role:

• Good understanding of Biologics technical development
• Good organization and planning skills
• Problem-solving and idea generation skills
• Strong communication, negotiation and presentation skills
• Ability and experience to work and lead in a matrix environment; strong cross-functional leadership background
• Fluent English (oral and written)
• University degree (Master / PhD or equivalent) in life sciences 
• >3 years of practical experience in pharmaceutical industry

Desirable requirements 

• An MBA in a relevant subject (desirable only, not required)
• A Project Management qualification (desirable only, not required)

 

Skills Desired

Coaching Skills, Data Science, Environment, Experiments Design, Health And Safety (Ehs), Laboratory Equipment, Manufacturing Process, Materials Science, Process Simulation, Project Management, Sop (Standard Operating Procedure), Technical Writing