Manager - Strategic Planning & Operations
Core
Partner with Global Development Operations (GDO) leadership to execute organizational strategy, manage business processes, and oversee operational performance for clinical research pillars.
Role type
Manager, Strategic Planning & Operations (IC)
Builds
Organizational processes, operational plans, and resource allocation for biopharmaceutical clinical development.
Domain
Life Sciences / Biopharmaceuticals / Clinical Research
Deliverable
product features
Required skills
Strategic planning, process improvement, budget management, headcount management, cross-functional collaboration, stakeholder engagement, issue resolution, meeting coordination, resource allocation
Preferred skills
Project management certification, clinical trial execution knowledge, R&D focus, MS Project/Excel/Visio proficiency, executive presentation skills, matrixed environment navigation
Technologies
MS Project, Excel, PowerPoint, Visio, MS Teams, SharePoint
Responsibilities
Support execution of organizational strategy and priorities; manage and implement business processes and improvements; establish expense management approaches; provide staff operations support including headcount and requisition tracking; coordinate leadership and all-staff meetings; drive resolution of functional pillar issues; lead cross-departmental initiatives; support operational excellence rollouts.
Seniority
Manager, hands-on IC


