Director, R&D Resource and Cost Forecasting

Location

Barcelona – Spain (3 days working from the office and 2 days working from home)

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 establishing the 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.

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• Lead the creation, documentation, and maintenance of algorithms to translate program schedules into cost over time.
• Generate cost forecasts and partner with program managers to validate ahead of key governance and business cycle reviews.
• Partner 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.

• Bachelor’s degree in finance or a 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., Power
  
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• 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.

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

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