Description

The Director, Resource Management (DRM) is a key liaison across multiple functions in Research and Preclinical Development (RpD) providing comprehensive resource management and strategic resource planning for RpD functions with respect to current programs as well as planning for the future development portfolio. The DRM will supervise and coach two resource managers on the team. To be successful, the DRM will need to have an in-depth understanding of pharmaceutical discovery, pre-clinical development, research and early development functional roles, responsibilities and work effort. The DRM will be an expert in industry standard resource management tools and respective reporting tools to provide key insights regarding capacity, resource planning and forecasting. The DRM will be confident in the design of effective insight driven dashboards and collaborate closely with the IT function to enable development, implementation, and support. The DRM will promote the adherence to RM best practices, processes and the delivery of high-quality resource planning, capacity management, tracking, and forecasting of functional resources.

As a Director, a typical day may include the following:

Serves as the key interface and point of contact with R&pD for the review and assessment of functional resource strategies including the assessment of available resources against requirements and confirmation of resource plans with functional leadership
Works with partners to ensure that Target, Project, and Program assumptions are current and resource utilization is optimized
Partners with applicable functions to design, develop, implement, and update algorithms in the RM tool used in resource demand forecasts
Directs other RMs assigned to additional functional areas to ensure cross-functional consistency for resource and headcount management
Assists partner functions with capacity management providing support for annual headcount planning and ensuring data quality for the quarterly budget reforecast activities
Deliver regular and ad-hoc resource reports, including forecasted resource demand, capacity, gap analyses, and FTE planned vs. actuals that provide clear insights needed for decision making
Is viewed as Subject Matter Expert (SME) in Resource Management for targets, assets, programs, and studies
Provides leadership and operational support for resource management processes including active resource management, capacity planning, and strategic workforce planning
Liaises with the Data Analytics (DA) team to design reports to help identify trends and develop metrics and analytics around resourcing and to develop functional and portfolio resourcing benchmarks and metrics
Conducts portfolio and program level scenario analyses. Models impact of changes in assumptions on resource estimates
Proactively identifies and communicates resource-related gaps, issues and risks to partner functions based on analysis of resource data. Supports review and discussion to resolve resource and/or capacity conflicts

This role may be for you if:

Adept at managing a limited supply of resources against constantly changing portfolio
Excellent analytical, budgeting, and resource balancing skills
Problem solving abilities, troubleshooting, conflict resolution, and resourcefulness
Effective communication (clear and concise written and verbal skills), influencing, negotiating, and selling
Excellent interpersonal and leadership skills, ability to build relationships internally and externally (e.g. with supervisors, peers, partners and stakeholders)
Detail oriented and capable of working independently in ambiguous situations
Ability to manage multiple tasks and tight deadlines with confidence
Ability to prioritize and organize workload across multiple groups
Experience with supervising, coaching, and mentoring direct reports
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite

To be considered for this role, you must have a Bachelor’s Degree required and 12+ years’ experience in Biotech/Pharmaceutical/CRO, including, but not limited to, Research, Early and Late Development functional areas. Master’s Degree (MS/MBA) and 10+ years of relevant experience may be considered. A solid understanding of the drug discovery and development process with particular emphasis on preclinical development, translational medicine, and early development for biological molecules. Expert with Planisware for project planning and resource forecasting including the design, development, and implementation of algorithms. We are seeking extensive experience with reporting for business facing resource management in research and development. This opportunity requires the ability to travel up to 20%.

Does this sound like you? Apply now to take your first step towards living the Regeneron Way! We have an inclusive culture that provides comprehensive benefits, which vary by location. In the U.S., benefits may include health and wellness programs (including medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance), fitness centers, 401(k) company match, family support benefits, equity awards, annual bonuses, paid time off, and paid leaves (e.g., military and parental leave) for eligible employees at all levels! For additional information about Regeneron benefits in the US, please visit https://careers.regeneron.com/en/working-at-regeneron/total-rewards/. For other countries’ specific benefits, please speak to your recruiter.
Please be advised that at Regeneron, we believe we are most successful and work best when we are together. For that reason, many of Regeneron’s roles are required to be performed on-site. Please speak with your recruiter and hiring manager for more information about Regeneron’s on-site policy and expectations for your role and your location.

Regeneron is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion or belief (or lack thereof), sex, nationality, national or ethnic origin, civil status, age, citizenship status, membership of the Traveler community, sexual orientation, disability, genetic information, familial status, marital or registered civil partnership status, pregnancy or parental status, gender identity, gender reassignment, military or veteran status, or any other protected characteristic in accordance with applicable laws and regulations. The Company will also provide reasonable accommodation to the known disabilities or chronic illnesses of an otherwise qualified applicant for employment, unless the accommodation would impose undue hardship on the operation of the Company's business.

For roles in which the hired candidate will be working in the U.S., the salary ranges provided are shown in accordance with U.S. law and apply to U.S.-based positions. For roles which will be based in Japan and/or Canada, the salary ranges are shown in accordance with the applicable local law and currency. If you are outside the U.S, Japan or Canada, please speak with your recruiter about salaries and benefits in your location.

Please note that certain background checks will form part of the recruitment process. Background checks will be conducted in accordance with the law of the country where the position is based, including the type of background checks conducted. The purpose of carrying out such checks is for Regeneron to verify certain information regarding a candidate prior to the commencement of employment such as identity, right to work, educational qualifications etc.

Salary Range (annually)

$183,100.00 - $305,200.00

Director Resource Management

Description

As a Director, a typical day may include the following:

This role may be for you if:

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