×
Register Here to Apply for Jobs or Post Jobs. X

Associate Director, Portfolio Resourcing - Remote

Remote / Online - Candidates ideally in
Lincoln, Lancaster County, Nebraska, 68511, USA
Listing for: Merck
Remote/Work from Home position
Listed on 2026-06-19
Job specializations:
  • Management
    Operations Manager, Data Science Manager
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 150000 - 200000 USD Yearly USD 150000.00 200000.00 YEAR
Job Description & How to Apply Below

Associate Director, Portfolio Resourcing

The Associate Director, Portfolio Resourcing actively manages the relationship with the functional areas regarding the project study costs and resource forecasting data both ad hoc and on set frequencies.

In this role the individual will collaborate across multiple functional stakeholders in identifying, establishing, validating and managing the resource demand to complement our portfolio demand.

Primary Responsibilities
  • Manage Global Clinical Development (GCD), and as requested, Global Clinical Supply (GCS), and Early Development, global headcount, capacity, and resource planning in support of clinical trial execution, based on the Company’s authorized and projected Book of Business (BoB).
  • Ensure logic checks are applied to the project cost estimates and/or resource forecast demand prior to issuance to the functional areas for review and approval.
  • Support Late Development Review Committee (LDRC) and other governance meetings by providing baseline and incremental resource demand estimates. Post‑meeting, communicate the approvals to appropriate functional management.
  • Support functional areas in reviewing and cascading time reporting compliance reports and analyzing time data as a source to validate algorithms/single equation templates (e.g., project target vs. project actual %).
  • Develop, manage, and maintain function‑level, role‑specific resource algorithms within Planisware and other supporting tools to perform monthly resource forecast analyses, develop assumptive scenarios and identify resource mitigation recommendations.
  • Work with functional leadership to understand global headcount, capacity, and resource planning in support of clinical trial execution, based on forecast system outputs and analytics reports.
  • Maintain and track approved full‑time equivalent headcount (fixed & flex) for assigned functions.
  • Continuously assess existing resource planning and headcount/capacity processes and tools to identify areas for improvement/increased efficiencies.
  • Ensure consistency, simplification and standardization across functions to maintain global alignment and execution on the resourcing and headcount/capacity strategies and processes.
  • Implement, monitor and continually improve trending and analytics outputs to optimize resource demand to fit financials and BoB.
  • Support integration and quality control efforts with other tools as needed to improve the data accuracy of derived resource forecasts.
  • Ensure adherence to GDPs, SOPs, internal processes, and all corporate policies and procedures.
Education Minimum Requirement
  • Bachelor’s degree required.
  • 7+ years of related business experience.
Required Experience and Skills
  • Deep understanding of Clinical Development, Operations, and Resourcing.
  • Proven project and/or resource management experience.
  • Familiarity with resource planning tools & processes, Planisware specific experience required.
  • Effective communication skills both orally and written.
  • Strong analytical skills, including advanced MS Excel capabilities with formula writing and model development.
  • Ability to influence and negotiate with functional leadership.
  • Strong understanding of customer needs.
  • Ability to drive strategic partnerships with

    Functional Area

    s and support teams.
  • Strategic thinker, detail‑oriented, flexible and adaptable, process oriented.
Preferred Skills
  • Budget Development, Clinical Development, Clinical Trial Management, Decision Making, Performance Monitoring, Planisware, Project Management, Resource Management, Risk Management, Status Reporting, Team Communication, Teamwork.
EEO Statement

As an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer, we provide equal opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibit discrimination on the basis of race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, or other applicable legally protected characteristics. As a federal contractor, we comply with all affirmative action requirements for protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.

Salary and Benefits

Salary Range: $ – $. The position may be eligible for an annual bonus and long‑term incentive, if applicable.

Benefits include medical, dental, vision, healthcare and other insurance benefits for employee and family, retirement benefits (including 401(k)), paid holidays, vacation, compassionate and sick days. More information is available at

Additional Information

Location:

San Francisco Residents Only (Fair Chance Ordinance compliance).

Los Angeles Residents Only (Fair Chance Initiative).

Relocation:
No relocation.

Visa Sponsorship:
No.

Travel Requirements: 10%.

Flexible Work Arrangements:
Remote.

Shift: 1st – Day.

Valid Driving License:
No.

Hazardous Material(s):
No.

Job Posting End Date: 06/17/2026.

Requisition : R402120.

#J-18808-Ljbffr
Position Requirements
10+ Years work experience
To View & Apply for jobs on this site that accept applications from your location or country, tap the button below to make a Search.
(If this job is in fact in your jurisdiction, then you may be using a Proxy or VPN to access this site, and to progress further, you should change your connectivity to another mobile device or PC).
 
 
 
Search for further Jobs Here:
(Try combinations for better Results! Or enter less keywords for broader Results)
Location
Increase/decrease your Search Radius (miles)
0
200
Filters
Education Level
Experience Level (years)
Posted in last:
Salary