Resource Forecasting and Analytics Capability Lead

Resource Forecasting and Analytics Capability Lead

Hays Contracting Services operates under a B2B service delivery model. We are currently looking for a B2B contractor to provide services in the area of Resource Forecasting and Analytics Capability Lead

Location Remote Cooperation type B2B contract Project duration Long-term (min. 6 months) Start date ASAP/1 month Rate 150-180 PLN/h net on B2B (flexible) Branch Pharma

Project description

This role owns the resource demand forecasting, availability and capacity planning capability delivered through CAPTIVATE – our Planisware platform. It combines hands-on ownership of the Planisware resource management modules - configuration, release testing, data integrity and ongoing maintenance - with the process leadership required to turn platform data into portfolio-level resourcing decisions. The role is the connective tissue between the functions that supply resource data, the Therapeutic Area Units and Business Units that consume it, and the governance bodies that act on it.

Key objectives of the role are

• Own the design, implementation and continuous improvement of the Planisware resource management capability within CAPTIVATE, covering demand forecasting, resource availability and capacity analytics across R&D.
• Lead the integrated resourcing process end to end - demand, supply and capacity - so that long-term portfolio objectives, scenario planning and trade-off decisions are supported with a single, trusted source of resource data.
• Serve as the resource management subject matter expert and thought partner for R&D, ensuring common process, consistent system utilization, accurate data aggregation and decision-ready reporting from Planisware.
• Partner across Therapeutic Area Units, Business Units, Research, Finance and line functions to pressure-test resourcing assumptions, develop and refine functional algorithms and standard resource profiles, and align on common planning practices.
• Support the R&D Center of Business Excellence (RBE) in empowering functions and leadership to make sound, data-driven resource decisions at the portfolio level.
• Act as a leader in digital dexterity, building Planisware and analytics capability into the everyday ways of working of project managers, functional resource managers and planning subject matter experts.

Scope of services

• Planisware Platform Implementation and Maintenance
• Resource Demand Forecasting
• Resource Availability and Supply
• Capacity Planning, Scenario Analysis and Governance
• Data Quality, Reporting and Insights
• Adoption, Training and Community Enablement

Required competencies

• Min. 6 years of experience in Pharma (Pharma R&D), with min. 3 years in a drug development (preferred) project management, resource management or portfolio planning role
• Demonstrated, thorough understanding of the drug development process and the resource drivers behind it
• Previous experience working in a global organization, including successful cross-functional team leadership
• Knowledge of project management skills and methods; PMP desirable
• Bachelor's degree in a science, business or related field required
• Preferred: advanced degree in health, business or information technology services
• Hands-on experience with Planisware, or a comparable enterprise portfolio and resource management system, including configuration, testing and release support
• Practical command of resource planning mechanics: full-time equivalent modelling, resource breakdown structures, demand and capacity algorithms, allocation and levelling
• Strong data and analytics skills - Excel at an advanced level, and experience with reporting and visualization tools used for portfolio and resource dashboards
• Familiarity with integration and data flows between planning, scheduling, human resources and finance systems; SQL or relational database familiarity an advantage
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Project, PowerPoint and Word; comfortable operating in a validated, change-controlled system environment
• Proven leadership and strategic problem-solving ability,
• Excellent communication skills and organizational skills
• Negotiation, persuasion and positive influencing ability across a matrixed organization
• Knowledge of English on min. C1 level

Cooperation process

• Profile and experience review by the Hays team
• Conversation with a Hays consultant about the project and scope of services
• Technical meeting with project representatives (up to 2 stages)
• Agreement on cooperation terms
• Commencement of service delivery

The cooperation is carried out between independent businesses (B2B model) and covers the performance of services within the agreed project scope. The Contractor independently organizes and manages the manner in which the services are performed, taking into account the project requirements, security obligations, and the necessary communication with the client. Any information regarding location, availability, or project meetings is provided solely for organizational purposes and shall not be construed as creating an employment relationship, employer-like supervision, or performance of work under the direction or control of the client.

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