Director, R&D Resource and Cost Forecasting

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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 forestablishingthe capability to accurately model and forecast external costs for R&D programs, inclusive of developing cost algorithms, analyzing historical and operational data to improve model accuracy, and tracking actual costs vs. forecast to understand variances

Responsibilities:

• Lead the creation, documentation, and maintenanceof 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. 

• Leadefforts to improve the costforecasting 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 supportfunding 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.

Wewouldpreferyoutohave:

• MBA/M.S./M.A.,orequivalentlevelofexperience