Director, R&D Resource and Cost Forecasting

This is what you will do:

The Director, R&D Cost Forecasting, is a key leadership role within Alexion Global Portfolio and Program Management (GPPM) responsible for external cost forecasting in partnership with Alexion R&D functions and Finance. This Subject Matter Expert (SME) will be responsible for establish the capability to accurately model and forecast external costs for R&D programs, inclusive of developing cost algorithms, analyz historical and operational data to improve model accuracy, and tracking actual costs vs. forecast to understand variances

Responsibilities:

• Lead the creation, documentation, and maintenance of algorithms to translate program schedules into cost over time.

• Generate costs forecasts and partner with program managers to validate ahead of key governance and business cycle reviews.

• Parter with program managers and Functional partners to execute monthly program cost update, tracking and reporting.

• Lead efforts to improve the cost forecasting process and related systems.

• Develop modeling and insights to effectively inform decision-making on portfolio cost evolution.

You will need to have:

• Bachelor’s degree in finance or science field

• 12+ years of experience in the pharmaceutical industry, with hands-on, comprehensive knowledge about product development and related cost modeling.

• Knowledge of modeling and forecasting methodologies and application to biopharmaceutical development costing.

• Proficiency in Planisware and demonstrated experience with advanced analytical tools/models and decision support platforms, e.g., PowerBI.

• Strong analytical skills with proven ability to transform complex data analyses into key insights that support funding decisions.

• Demonstrated ability to develop strong partnerships to successfully operate in a highly matrix-based organization while balancing the needs of multiple stakeholders.

• Solution based, creative thinker with strong communication skills (written and verbal).

• Detail oriented and independently motivated.

We would prefer you to have:

• MBA/M.S./M.A., or equivalent level of experience