Senior Director, Head of R&D Resource Management

Brief Description  The  Senior Director, Head of R&D Resource Management  is a strategic leader accountable for defining, scaling, and institutionalizing the global R&D Resource Management vision, strategy, and operating model. This role bridges global Research & Development (R&D) functional lines, drug development project teams, corporate finance, and executive governance committees to ensure optimal allocation of resources and strategic alignment across the therapeutic portfolio.

The incumbent will serve as a transformative leader in leveraging cutting-edge analytics, enterprise algorithmic forecasting, and Artificial Intelligence (AI) to transform resource demand forecasting into predictive, data-driven insights. By deploying modern methodologies, including advanced Planisware algorithm design and next-generation Named Allocation workforce planning tools, this leader will establish on-demand data trust, drive functional capacity utilization, and guide executive decision-making across all stages of pharmaceutical development.

Key & Essential

Job Responsibilities  Strategic Resource Management & Operating Model Leadership    Define & Execute Strategy:  Formulate and lead the multi-year strategic vision, roadmap, and operating standards for Resource Management across Research, and Development functions.
Integrated Working Model:  Establish and maintain an integrated operational working model connecting Functional Line Management, Global Program Teams (GPTs), R&D Finance, and Governance Committees.
Governance Alignment:  Serve as the core authoritative voice for functional capacity, demand trade-offs, and resource bottleneck resolutions during quarterly portfolio reviews, Annual Operating Plans (AOP), and Long-Range Plans (LRP).

Advanced Analytics, AI & Algorithmic Forecasting    AI & Predictive FTE Forecasting:  Lead the strategic application of Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning models to enhance Full-Time Equivalent (FTE) demand forecasting accuracy based on historical effort, trial complexities, and portfolio velocity.
Planisware Algorithm Optimization:  Oversee the architectural design, calibration, and optimization of Planisware algorithms and resource driver models to dynamically estimate workload based on clinical stage, drug modality, and operational complexity.
Data Integrity & Functional Trust:  Build absolute trust and confidence with functional heads through transparent baseline metrics, standardized benchmarking, automated validation checks, and on-demand data access.

Workforce Planning & Tool Deployment    Named Allocation Leadership:  Sponsor and roll out next-generation workforce management software, specifically leading the deployment of  Named Allocation  tools to transition the organization from generic FTE estimations to role- and individual-level workforce planning.
Workload Balancing & Bottleneck Resolution:  Manage a team that proactively analyzes resource supply versus demand across therapeutic areas to identify functional constraints, skills shortages, and burn‑out risks, partnering with functions.

Portfolio Reporting & Analytics Leadership    Enterprise Reporting Suite:  Own the strategy, design, and delivery of all global R&D resource analytics, dynamic dashboards, executive scorecard metrics, and enterprise portfolio reporting.
Scenario Planning & Options Analysis:  Lead quantitative scenario modeling for portfolio prioritization, operational trade‑off analyses, budget cuts, pipeline expansions, and business development integration.
Actuals vs. Forecast Analysis:  Establish robust processes for capturing timecard/effort actuals and analyzing variance against original forecasts to drive continuous model refinement.

Strategic Leadership & Cross-Functional…