The Director, Business Planning and Operations (BPO), supports the Late-stage Development Respiratory and Immunology (Late R&I;) organisation with critical aspects of its business operations and performance through effective project/change management and continuous improvement. This involves the management of Late R&I; strategic initiatives and chief of staff support for Clinical Development, consisting of the execution of annual business processes, capacity planning and management, and leadership effectiveness.Typical AccountabilitiesProvide project management support to complex projects and strategic initiatives in Late R&I;, partnering with other functions as necessary to drive enterprise-wide solutions.Work with Capacity Management Lead to support functional capacity management process including input into annual MTP submission.Lead regular business processes, such as budget, talent review, resource planning, travel requests, recruitment and consultation in partnership with Clinical Development leadership.Work closely with Head of Business Planning and Operations to ensure optimal usage of available resources, both people and funds, to deliver the greatest level of productivity and maximum value for the organisation.Develop function scorecard and track progress.Serve as secretariat for functional leadership team, including meeting preparation and facilitation, and scorecard management.Partner with functional admins to ensure leader effectiveness.Plan and execute functional communication and engagement plan, partnering with Scientific Communication and Engagement Lead when needed.Ensure delivery of Future of Work targets within function.Must have a high level of cultural sensitivity, interactive communication, negotiation and effective collaboration. This necessitates considerable tact, discretion and persuasion to obtain desired outcomes while maintaining ongoing professional relationships.EssentialBachelor's degree.Ability to act independently, decisively & manage complex processes.Coordinator or Project Management experience.Extensive influencing skills, ability to interact widely and liaise effectively across global & functional boundaries, both internally & externally.Proven ability to work cross functionally with multiple customers and on multiple projects simultaneously.High attention to detail and accuracy.Excellent written, presentation and verbal communications skills.Proven track record of delivering tasks in a timely manner.Problem-solving attitude with a focus on delivery.Ability to build strong relationships, influence decisions & build teams.DesirableMaster's Degree, such as MBA.Proven project leadership/project management experience within a pharmaceutical environment.Qualification in Project Management.Track-record of innovation delivering improved business outcomes.Advanced skills in PLANISWARE, Capacitor, Assigner.Experience in the fields of Clinical Development and/or Clinical Operations.Leadership skills, including the ability to solve problems and develop multiple options/recommendations.
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