Director, Resourcing and Planning
Director, Resourcing and Planning
Alexion Canada
Hybrid Work- on average 3 days/week from office
Minimum 1 day from our Mississauga office and 2 days from our Mississauga or Downtown (temporary) office
Introduction to role:
The Director, Resource and Planning will support Global Development Operations, Regulatory & Safety by developing and refining resourcing models and forecasts, financial reports, and other special projects to serve business needs. This role is expected to handle requests that are time-sensitive and critical, responding to urgent requests from senior leadership.
Typical Accountabilities:
Data Analysis and Modelling
Responsible for financial data analysis and data reconciliation from various sources for clinical trial budgets
Monitor and analyze financial performance of clinical trials against forecasts
Gather information from various sources and prepare assessments based on requests from leadership
Ensure the accuracy of information reported
Prepare presentations for internal stakeholders
Possess an entrepreneurial attitude to take on a wide range of special projects
Drive evolution of Global Development, Regulatory & Safety by creating, innovating, supporting, and embedding efficiencies to implement high-impact work and seamless delivery
Provide oversight on ongoing strategic partnerships by acting as the primary project manager
Developing, Refining, and Reporting Resourcing and Headcount Forecasts
Engage with Global Development Operations, Regulatory & Safety leaders to understand FTE forecasting needs and design a fit-for-purpose tool
Monitor Global Development Operations, Regulatory & Safety resourcing, and work with leaders to respond to changes in needs, raising issues concerning competing resourcing priorities
Work with functions to implement and establish resourcing strategies within given parameters
Monitor and communicate current and future delivery capacity cross-functionally and flag resourcing capability gaps to senior leadership
Participate in development opportunities internal and external to the organization that would supply to the business needs
Essential Skills/Experience:
Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent experience
Experience working in the pharmaceutical industry and project management
Experience managing cross-functional teams to implement complex projects
Experience with data analytics, modelling, and forecasting
Able to learn quickly in a fast-paced, matrixed environment
Ability to problem solve and follow-up on urgent matters in a timely manner
Able to interact effectively with all levels of employees and thoughtfully manage internal client expectations.
Proven ability to independently manage multiple tasks with competing priorities and deadlines while maintaining and adhering to operational processes and internal policies that are essential and central to this position.
The duties of this role are generally conducted in an office environment. As is typical of an office-based role, employees must be able, with or without an accommodation to use a computer; engage in communications via phone, video, and electronic messaging; engage in problem solving and non-linear thought, analysis, and dialogue; collaborate with others; maintain general availability during standard business hours.
Desirable Skills/Experience
Post-graduate or advanced degree in Math
High level of business and organizational skills
Excellent oral and written communication skills
Able to effectively present information and assist senior leaders in the organization
Planisware experience
Alexion Canada
Since beginning our operations in Canada in 2009, Alexion has been working tirelessly to bring innovative medicines to the millions of Canadians living with rare diseases. Our pioneering 30-year legacy, our scientific expertise and our commitment to patient-centric decision-making are the foundations of what we are today – a company with a mission to transform lives.
Our Canadian team
We know that people living with a rare disease and their families deserve our unwavering commitment and investment into finding and accessing therapies that help them live longer, fuller lives. Our presence in Canada has grown to over 200 employees and includes a global research and development hub, made up of highly skilled professionals responsible for conducting our clinical trials in Canada and around the world, as well as our dedicated and passionate local teams that ensures our treatments reach those who need them. Together, we are driving patient impact locally and globally.
How we work
When we put unexpected teams in the same room, we unleash bold thinking with the power to inspire life-changing medicines. In-person working gives us the platform to connect, work at pace and challenge perceptions. That’s why we work, on average, a minimum of three days per week from the office. But that doesn’t mean we’re not flexible. We balance the expectation of being in the office while respecting individual flexibility. Join us in our unique and ambitious world.
Alexion embraces diversity and equality of opportunity. We are committed to building an inclusive and diverse team representing all backgrounds, with as wide a range of perspectives as possible, and harnessing industry-leading skills. We believe that the more inclusive we are, the better our work will be. We welcome and consider applications to join our team from all qualified candidates, regardless of their characteristics. We comply with all applicable laws and regulations on non-discrimination in employment (and recruitment), as well as work authorization and employment eligibility verification requirements.Alexion is committed to accommodating persons with disabilities. Such accommodation is available on request in respect of all aspects of the recruitment, assessment and selection process and may be requested by emailing AZCHumanResources@astrazeneca.com.
AstraZeneca embraces diversity and equality of opportunity. We are committed to building an inclusive and diverse team representing all backgrounds, with as wide a range of perspectives as possible, and harnessing industry-leading skills. We believe that the more inclusive we are, the better our work will be. We welcome and consider applications to join our team from all qualified candidates, regardless of their characteristics. We comply with all applicable laws and regulations on non-discrimination in employment (and recruitment), as well as work authorization and employment eligibility verification requirements.