01 ago - Italia
Meet Life Sciences
pRD Pipeline Long-Term Planning Specialist /pp
About the Opportunity /pp
An international, research-driven biopharmaceutical company is seeking an strongRD Pipeline Long-Term Planning Specialist /strong to join its Global RD Strategy and Portfolio team.
This role sits at the heart of RD decision-making, supporting senior leadership with strategic planning, portfolio analytics, and long-term forecasting to maximize the value of a global development pipeline. /pp
Working closely with cross-functional stakeholders across RD, Finance, Portfolio Management, and Strategy, you will provide robust data-driven insights that guide investment decisions, resource planning, and pipeline prioritisation across early and late-stage development programs. /pp
The Role /pp
As the strongRD Pipeline Long-Term Planning Specialist /strong, you will develop long-term pipeline projections, analyse portfolio performance, and support strategic planning activities across the RD organisation.
You will play a key role in ensuring leadership has accurate, actionable information relating to project value, timelines, costs, resource requirements, and probability of success. /pp
This position combines strategic thinking with advanced analytical capabilities and offers significant exposure to senior stakeholders across a global pharmaceutical RD organisation. /pp
Key Responsibilities /pp
Long-Term Planning /pulli
Develop quantitative projections for RD pipeline costs, resource requirements, timelines, and workload in collaboration with Global Project Managers and cross-functional stakeholders. /lili
Produce short- and long-term workload analyses to support RD capacity and headcount planning. /lili
Partner with Finance to ensure alignment between operational forecasts and long-term financial planning. /lili
Maintain and enhance long-term planning methodologies, processes,
and forecasting tools using internal data, external benchmarks, and subject matter expertise. /lili
Coordinate updates to Project Probability of Technical and Regulatory Success (PTRS) in line with internal governance processes. /lili
Ensure consistency between cost, workload, and probability assessments across internal development projects and external opportunities. /lili
Maintain the integrity and continuous improvement of Enterprise Project Portfolio Management systems (Planisware) and associated reporting platforms. /li /ulp
Portfolio Strategy Pipeline Reviews /pulli
Support RD strategy development and periodic portfolio review cycles through robust quantitative analysis. /lili
Prepare pipeline forecasts and strategic insights to support executive decision-making. /lili
Upload and maintain long-term planning data within financial planning systems. /lili
Contribute to the development of portfolio prioritisation frameworks alongside Global Strategy and Commercial teams. /li /ulp
Project Evaluation /pulli
Develop and maintain standardised project evaluation templates to ensure consistent assessment of internal pipeline assets. /lili
Support cross-functional governance meetings by preparing analyses, business cases, and strategic recommendations. /lili
Produce detailed assessments of pipeline composition, project value, risk, and long-term strategic outlook. /li /ulp
Qualifications /pp
Required /pulli
Degree in Management Engineering, Business,
Economics, Life Sciences, Pharmacy, or a related scientific discipline. /lili
Alternatively, a scientific degree combined with an MBA or relevant pharmaceutical industry experience. /lili
Proven experience within pharmaceutical or biotechnology RD strategy, portfolio management, business planning, or innovation management. /lili
Strong understanding of pharmaceutical development processes and project portfolio management. /lili
Experience producing forecasts, resource models, and strategic pipeline analyses. /lili
Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and data interpretation skills. /lili
Strong communication skills with the ability to collaborate effectively across global, cross-functional teams. /lili
Advanced Microsoft Excel skills and proficiency with Microsoft Office. /lili
Experience using Enterprise Project Portfolio Management (EPPM) systems, ERP platforms, and Business Intelligence tools. /lili
Fluency in English. /li /ulp
Preferred /pulli
Experience using Planisware and/or SAP. /lili
Power BI expertise. /lili
Experience developing predictive or optimisation models. /lili
Knowledge of data science tools, programming languages, artificial intelligence, or machine learning. /lili
Experience supporting digital transformation initiatives within RD. /li /ulp
Location /pp
Location is flexible, depending on business needs. /pp
Why Join? /pp
This is an excellent opportunity to join a global, innovation-led biopharmaceutical organisation where strategic planning directly influences the future of the RD portfolio.
You'll work alongside experienced leaders across RD, Finance, and Strategy, contributing to high-impact decisions that shape future investments, optimise resources, and accelerate the development of innovative medicines for patients worldwide. /p
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