Director, Global R&D Sourcing
BeOne Medicines
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About us
BeOne is a global oncology company that is discovering and developing innovative treatments that are more affordable and accessible to cancer patients worldwide. With a broad portfolio, we are expediting development of our diverse pipeline of novel therapeutics through our internal capabilities and collaborations. We are committed to radically improving access to medicines for far more patients who need them. Our growing global team of more than 10,000 colleagues spans five continents, with administrative offices in Basel, Beijing, and Cambridge, U.S. To learn more about BeOne, please visit www.beonemedicines.com and follow us on LinkedIn and X (formerly known as Twitter).
BeOne continues to grow at a rapid pace with challenging and exciting opportunities for experienced professionals. When considering candidates, we look for scientific and business professionals who are highly motivated, collaborative, and most importantly, share our passionate interest in fighting cancer.
Job Description:
General Description:
Director, GRDS will primarily act as Program and Strategy Lead to drive Business Operation Transformation initiatives like
Aside to this the role will support and drive the development, enhancement, and governance of our enterprise resource need estimating tool for Phase I–III clinical trials (Rainbow). This role will be responsible for supporting the design of robust costing methodologies, work with functional team to develop and review costing algorithms, and ensuring seamless integration of the Rainbow tool with internal systems across Resource Management, Finance, HR, and IT. This is in support of accurate study level internal cost estimation as well as forecast of resource requirements.
The ideal candidate brings sound operational knowledge of the CRO or biopharmaceutical industry, strong analytical and systems-thinking capabilities, and exceptional cross-functional communication skills. He/She brings experience of leading the enterprise level cross-functional initiatives. This position plays a crucial role in enhancing costing accuracy, operational efficiency, and financial insight throughout our organization.
Essential Functions of the Job:
1. Program and strategy management for business transformation initiatives:
a. Resource Management Ecosystem roadmap development and implementation
b. Develop Playbook for BeOne’s external collaboration with Biotech partners
c. Any other strategic projects and initiatives
2. Costing Tool & Algorithm Development
a. Support the design, development, and continuous improvement of the clinical trial costing tool.
b. Ensure cost drivers, assumptions, effort models, service levels, and resource seniority levels are accurate, scalable, and aligned with operational realities.
c. Partner with functional subject matter experts (SMEs) to maintain up-to-date operational parameters and cost benchmarks.
3. Governance & Process Management
a. Support the leadership in implementing and overseeing the cross-functional governance frameworks, including cost assumptions, version control, approval flows, and auditability.
b. Develop standard operating procedures (SOPs), guidance documents, and training materials.
c. Supporting monitoring compliance and escalating exceptions or identified risks.
d. Provide training and support to internal stakeholders, Functional units, Global Strategic Sourcing, and Finance teams.
4. Cross-Functional Collaboration
a. Work closely with Resource Management to integrate capacity, utilization, and effort drivers into costing models.
b. Collaborate with Finance on resource structure, budget methodologies and validation processes.
c. Partner with HR to ensure alignment of job roles, labour categories, and seniority levels
d. Coordinate with IT to support system integration, data flows, user access, and technical enhancements.
5. Systems Integration & Technical Implementation
a. Guide integration of the Costing tool with enterprise systems (e.g., budgeting, financial tracking, resource forecasting, HRIS platforms).
b. Coordinate with IT on system specifications, testing (UAT), releases, and troubleshooting.
c. Ensure data integrity, automation, and reporting capabilities meet business needs.
6. Data Analytics & Insights
a. Analyze cost trends, operational performance, and competitiveness to inform leadership decisions.
b. Generate dashboards, scenario models, and pricing insights to support any external business development activities as well as charge back mechanism.
c. Contribute to benchmarking, portfolio analysis, and continuous improvement initiatives.
Supervisory Responsibilities:
Qualification Required:
Computer Skills: Proficiency with Excel, financial modelling tools, and ideally system integration or Excel-based pricing platforms.
Other Qualifications:
Travel: Occasional
What We Offer To Our Valued Employees
Market competitive compensation package including performance-based annual bonus scheme
Company shares (generous welcome grant!)
In-house and external learning and development opportunities
Fantastic benefits program and keep improving!
Plus you get to work with a dynamic team of collaborative, supportive, inclusive, and fun professionals whose mission is clear: Cancer has no borders and neither do we.
Join us and Make momentum in your career!
BeOne Global Competencies
When we exhibit our values of Patients First, Collaborative Spirit, Bold Ingenuity and Driving Excellence, through our twelve global competencies below, we help get more affordable medicines to more patients around the world.
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