Resource Manager

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Requirements:

• 4-year college degree or equivalent experience in a scientific or healthcare discipline.
• Proven experience managing resources in a global service organization, ideally in the pharma/life sciences industry.
• Ability to manage workforce allocations for both full time and contractor resources.
• Supervisory experience and ability to manage Business Operations Associates.
• Willingness to travel domestically and internationally.
• Strong organizational and written communication skills.
• Financial acumen and understanding of budgeting and utilization concepts.
• Creative problem-solving and critical thinking abilities.
• Ability to execute time-sensitive matters accurately and maintain attention to detail.
• High self-motivation and ability to work independently and collaboratively.
• Strong interpersonal skills and emotional intelligence.

Responsibilities:

• Oversee allocation and assignment of global resources to projects.
• Optimize utilization across business units and make staffing recommendations.
• Work with leadership to develop resource strategies for current and future needs.
• Focus on staff development and advancement opportunities.
• Evaluate resource optimization using tracking tools and ERP systems.
• Advise teams on resource management processes and improve performance.
• Contribute to budgeting and forecasting activities.
• Coordinate hiring plans with HR and Finance.
• Prepare metrics and summary reports.
• Negotiate staffing conflicts and identify creative solutions.
• Escalate high-risk staffing situations when necessary.
• Other duties as assigned.