Assoc Associate Director, Clinical Resource Management, Biopharma - Planisware

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Job Description

The role is accountable for Resource Management and Forecasting -maintain and update resource capacity and algorithms in Planisware or equivalent systems. Review and analyze resource utilization trends to support strategic planning and budget alignment. Reporting & Data Quality -ensure consistency and standardization of resource data across dashboards and reporting tools (e.g., Tableau, Power BI, Spotfire) Design, develop and generate resource allocation reports for leadership and project teams. Monitor data quality and resolve discrepancies in planning systems and SharePoint sites. Support project planning activities in Planisware. Systems & Tools Management -act as the point of contact for resource planning tools and systems, including issue resolution, updates, and enhancements. Supports user acceptance testing (UAT) and facilitates training for resource & planning systems. The position will report to the Director of Business Strategy & Operations.

Responsibilities

• Utilizes business-specific portfolio and project information in the Planisware system to facilitate portfolio and resource planning reviews that support the Annual Operating Plan.
• Delivers holistic view of resource capacity and allocation across business functional areas. Ensures potential resource capacity issues (shortfalls) are surfaced and discussed in a timely fashion.
• Partners with subject matter experts in business lines on the design, development, and maintenance of resource estimating assumptions (algorithms), drivers, and templates for use in generating algorithmically derived demand forecasts utilizing Planisware.
• Manages resource and cost assessments related to internal Kite portfolio optimization opportunities (e.g., project accelerations, buy-ups, etc.) for supported Functional Lines.
• Partners with senior leaders to ensure organizational resources are optimized and appropriately aligned to business priorities across the business functional areas.
• In partnership with Finance, perform comparison analysis of Planisware demand forecast with financial forecasts of costs "Latest Estimate" and reconcile business drivers for explaining differences.
• Proactively surface potential resource and cost related issues to key stakeholders and recommend go-forward actions / sourcing solutions.

Qualifications :

Preferred Qualifications :

The salary range for this position is : $165,495.00 - $214,170.00. Kite considers a variety of factors when determining base compensation, including experience, qualifications, and geographic location. These considerations mean actual compensation will vary. This position may also be eligible for a discretionary annual bonus, discretionary stock-based long-term incentives (eligibility may vary based on role), paid time off, and a benefits package. Benefits include company-sponsored medical, dental, vision, and life insurance plans.

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