What are the responsibilities and job description for the Senior Manager, R&D Resource Management position at Alexion Pharmaceuticals, Inc.?
The Sr. Manager, R&D Resource Management, is a pivotal role at the intersection of several functions. The successful candidate will support the resource capacity planning process, an essential component for the Long-Range Plan, R&D prioritization, and Annual Operating Process. You will develop and improve resourcing algorithms, ensuring they accurately represent resource demand for the R&D portfolio. Additionally, you will deploy an Integrated R&D Portfolio Operations Model and support the team with the design, development, and implementation of data analytics-driven reports.
Accountabilities
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Accountabilities
- Support the creation, documentation, and maintenance of algorithms to translate project schedules into resource demand over time.
- Generate resource forecasts and partner with program managers to validate ahead of key governance and business cycle reviews.
- Support efforts to improve the resource planning process and related systems.
- Generate reports to effectively enhance decision-making on resources.
- 5 years of experience in the pharmaceutical industry, with hands-on, comprehensive knowledge about resource capacity management.
- 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.
- Proven ability to develop strong partnerships to successfully operate in a highly matrix-based organization while balancing the needs of multiple collaborators.
- Demonstrated experience with advanced analytical tools/models and decision support platforms, i.e., PowerBI.
- Solution-based, creative problem solver with strong communication skills (written and verbal).
- Detail-oriented and independently motivated.
- MBA/M.S./M.A., or equivalent level of experience
At AstraZeneca, we champion diversity and foster a patient-driven, energizing culture where people build connections to explore new ideas that profoundly impact patients' lives. Here, diversity and different thinking are valued, and inclusion is championed so that life-changing new ideas can come from everywhere. We celebrate and reward each other, ensuring kindness remains as important as our ambition to succeed for those in need. We take pride in giving back to the communities in which we operate.
Ready to make a difference? Apply now!
