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p RD Pipeline Long-Term Planning Specialist p About the Opportunity /pp An international, research-driven biopharmaceutical company is seeking an RD Pipeline Long-Term Planning Specialist 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 RD Pipeline Long-Term Planning Specialist, 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 /p
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