Provide strategic and operational support to Early Development Oncology Therapeutic Area
Partner closely with the VP, Global Early Development
Support Early Development leadership in strategy development, goal setting, and execution of organizational plans
Advise the Early Development Head on priorities, progress, risks, and gaps, synthesizing insights to inform decisions
Represent the business strategy for the Function and collaborate with Human Resources (HR), Finance, Corporate Communications to advance key objectives
Lead complex, cross-functional initiatives, translating ambiguous business needs into actionable plans and delivering high-impact outcomes
Operate effectively in a dynamic environment, managing ambiguity, ad hoc requests, and shifting priorities with independence
Lead budget and resource planning, including forecasting, tracking, and alignment with global processes; oversee resource modeling and forecasting assumptions
Manage headcount planning and approvals, partnering with HR on recruiting, onboarding, and talent management
Develop dashboards, reports, and executive-level presentations to track performance and inform decisions
Build strong partnerships across Global Development SP&Os and across R&D functions/ departments to drive alignment and best practice sharing
Lead or represent the function in process improvement initiatives, advancing operational efficiency and consistency
Requirements
Doctorate degree and 2 years of experience in R&D planning and operations
Or Master’s degree and 4 years of experience in R&D strategic planning and operation
Or Bachelor’s degree and 6 years of experience in R&D planning and operations
Or Associate’s degree and 10 years of experience in R&D planning and operations
Or High school diploma / GED and 12 years of experience in R&D planning and operations
MBA, PhD, PharmD, or Master’s Degree with 10 years of work experience in lab sciences and biopharmaceutical industry with 4 or more years of that experience in Oncology R&D with good knowledge of clinical development, financial budgeting, and workforce strategies
Proven leader who has experience leading cross-functional teams and organizational change initiatives, including experience in business case development
Excellent conceptual problem-solving skills with demonstrated ability to bring structure to vaguely defined problems, pragmatically scope problem solving approach, and handle execution
Strong influencing and negotiating skills with the ability to influence different styles and individuals at different levels in organization
Demonstrated organization management experience including developing and mentoring staff.
Benefits
A comprehensive employee benefits package, including a Retirement and Savings Plan with generous company contributions
group medical, dental and vision coverage
life and disability insurance
flexible spending accounts
A discretionary annual bonus program, or for field sales representatives, a sales-based incentive plan