Challenging. Meaningful. Life-changing. Those arent words that are usually associated with a job. But working at Bristol Myers Squibb is anything but usual. Here, uniquely interesting work happens every day, in every department. From optimizing a production line to the latest breakthroughs in cell therapy, this is work that transforms the lives of patients, and the careers of those who do it. Youll get the chance to grow and thrive through opportunities uncommon in scale and scope, alongside high‑achieving teams. Take your career farther than you thought possible.

Step into a pivotal role as an Associate Director, Resource Management Modelling Specialist, driving strategic workforce planning and resource optimisation within a dynamic, cross‑functional environment. You will collaborate with senior leaders across Research and Development (R&D), Finance, IT, and Portfolio Project Management (PPM); delivering innovative analytics and actionable insights that shape portfolio direction and accelerate clinical operations. You will support business‑critical budget cycles, governance forums, and strategic initiatives, including in‑licensing and acquisitions. Champion data‑driven capacity allocation and process improvement, empowering Bristol Myers Squibb to execute its pipeline with speed, excellence, and impact.

Key Responsibilities

• Resource Planning & Forecasting
  • Deliver accurate resource forecasts for reporting and budgeting.
  • Integrate resource risks into governance and decision‑making.
  • Manage and improve planning tools and models.
• Analytics & Reporting
  • Build dashboards and reports for demand, capacity, and productivity.
  • Apply advanced analytics and innovative approaches to workforce planning.
  • Support business transformation through automation and AI.
• Collaboration & Stakeholder Engagement
  • Build strong relationships with R&D leaders and business partners.
  • Collaborate with IT to ensure systems (Planisware, Spotfire, Tableau, Power BI) meet modelling needs.
  • Engage stakeholders to address priority resource and capacity needs.
• Process Optimization & Best Practices
  • Streamline processes connecting study planning, feasibility, and operational risks to resource forecasts.
  • Develop and share best practices for FTE modelling, forecasting, and time tracking.
  • Continuously monitor and implement industry innovations.
• Strategic Support
  • Support senior leaders in assessing impacts of in‑licensing, acquisitions, divestitures, and capacity allocation.
  • Translate strategy into actionable plans and manage execution.

Qualifications & Experience

• Education
  • Bachelors degree, required.
  • Advanced degree (MS, MBA, PhD) in life sciences or a quantitative field, preferred.
• Industry Experience
  • Minimum 5 years in life sciences or biopharma.
  • Direct experience in resource and capacity management within the pharmaceutical/biotech industry.
  • Experience working with Clinical Operations is a plus.
• Technical & Analytical Skills
  • Expertise in resource modelling, forecasting, headcount management, and time tracking.
  • Proficiency with Planisware, Spotfire, Tableau, Power BI, and MS Project; AI and automation experience is a plus.
  • Solid understanding of project, portfolio, resource, cost, and budget management.
  • Experience designing business processes, measuring performance, and driving cross‑functional teams.
• Strategic & Operational Skills
  • Demonstrated ability to assess business‑critical needs, develop strategy, translate strategy into operating models, and manage program execution.
  • Capable of structuring complex or ambiguous problems and applying creative, pragmatic solutions.
  • Understanding of agile development methodologies and business intelligence solution design, development, testing, and lifecycle management.
• Communication & Leadership
  • Proven ability to build relationships, influence, and drive organisational engagement.
  • Experience engaging senior leaders and supporting governance, budget cycles, and strategic partnerships.
• Other
  • Direct experience with systems used to manage resource demand and supply.
  • Commitment to continuous improvement and innovation in resource management practices.

Compensation Overview

Warsaw – PL: 351,520 zł – 425,957 zł (starting range for full‑time employees). Additional incentive cash and stock opportunities (based on eligibility) may be available. The final compensation will be determined based on demonstrated experience and in accordance with pay equity principles and applicable employment laws.

If you come across a role that intrigues you but doesnt perfectly line up with your resume, we encourage you to apply anyway. You could be one step away from work that will transform your life and career.

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