Research And Development Specialist

pstrongLong-Term Planning Resource Management /strong /pulliDevelop quantitative projections for the RD pipeline, including development costs, resource requirements and associated investments. /liliWork closely with Global Project Managers, Global Project Leads and other key RD stakeholders to develop robust short- and long-term workload forecasts. /liliSupport RD headcount and resource planning based on projected workloads and pipeline requirements. /liliPartner with Finance and RD Planning Control teams to ensure consistency between short- and long-term cost projections. /liliContinuously improve RD long-term planning processes, methodologies and tools. /liliDevelop and maintain standard planning assumptions using internal and external benchmarks, data and subject-matter expertise. /liliEnsure alignment between RD costs, workload projections and strongProbability of Technical and Regulatory Success (PTRS) /strong assessments for internal projects and external opportunities. /liliCollaborate with project teams and RD Performance Management to coordinate and maintain the project PTRS update process. /liliEnsure the integrity, accuracy and ongoing maintenance of the strongEnterprise Project Portfolio Management system (Planisware) /strong and other reporting and business intelligence tools. /li /ulpbr / /ppstrongPipeline Reviews RD Strategy /strong /pulliSupport the development and ongoing refinement of the RD strategy and pipeline. /liliDevelop robust quantitative analyses and forecasts to support pipeline reviews and strategic decision-making. /liliEnsure long-term RD projections are accurately reflected within the relevant financial planning systems. /liliSupport the development and maintenance of processes and tools used to assess and prioritise RD projects. /liliWork closely with Global Strategy and Franchise teams to support portfolio prioritisation and investment decisions. /liliProvide data-driven insights into pipeline composition, value, resource requirements and strategic opportunities. /li /ulpbr / /ppstrongProject Business Cases Portfolio Management /strong /pulliDevelop and maintain standardised project business cases and project cards in line with evolving business requirements. /liliSupport senior RD leadership in the preparation and execution of cross-functional portfolio and investment review meetings. /liliCoordinate with key stakeholders to align assumptions, forecasts, resource requirements and strategic priorities. /liliProvide reliable analyses on the value, composition and strategic outlook of the RD pipeline. /liliTranslate complex portfolio and financial data into clear insights and recommendations for senior decision-makers. /li /ulpbr / /ppstrongWhat you will need /strong /pulliDegree in strongManagement Engineering, Business Economics, Business Administration, Pharmaceutical Development or a related discipline /strong. /liliAlternatively, a degree in a scientific discipline combined with an strongMBA or significant relevant industry experience /strong. /liliPrevious experience within strongpharmaceutical or biotech RD /strong, Product Innovation, Portfolio Management, RD Planning or a related function. /liliStrong understanding of pharmaceutical development processes, project management, portfolio management and performance management. /liliProven experience in strongRD strategy, portfolio planning, resource management or business planning /strong within the pharmaceutical or biotech industry. /liliStrong analytical and quantitative capabilities, with experience in forecasting, modelling and scenario analysis. /liliAdvanced strongMicrosoft Excel /strong skills and confidence working with complex datasets and financial models. /liliExperience working with Enterprise Project Portfolio Management systems, ERP platforms and Business Intelligence tools. /liliStrong understanding of data analytics and the opportunities presented by digital transformation. /liliExcellent communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively across RD, Finance, Strategy and other functions. /liliStrategic and commercially minded approach, with a strong focus on value creation and operational efficiency. /liliAbility to work effectively in a complex, international and fast-paced environment. /lilistrongFluent English /strong. /li /ulpbr / /ppstrongDesirable Experience /strong /pulliPrevious experience working with strongPlanisware and/or SAP /strong. /liliExperience with strongPower BI /strong or similar Business Intelligence platforms. /liliExperience developing predictive or optimisation models. /liliKnowledge of programming languages or digital tools supporting data science and advanced analytics. /liliExperience with strongAI, machine learning or other advanced analytical methodologies /strong would be an advantage. /li /ulpbr / /p