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About This Role:
As a Sr. Manager, Operations Analyst , you will be a vital part of the PPM Development Asset Leadership (DALPSO) team, working closely with R&D operations to establish an operational "control tower" capability. Your role will center on utilizing Planisware as a primary tool to monitor performance, predict resource needs, and manage timelines. You will create a seamless connection across various systems and dashboards to provide leadership with timely, trusted, and insightful analytics. By assessing current tools and defining strategies to streamline and optimize analytics, you will ensure alignment with organizational goals. This position is crucial for advancing the algorithms that improve accuracy and usability of resource and timeline forecasting, thus driving strategic decision-making and enhancing operational efficiency.
What You’ll Do:
Monitor operational performance and generate predictive insights across portfolio and program levels.
Lead Planisware systems integration and enablement support in partnership with IT and vendors.
Build and maintain resource management and forecasting algorithms to enhance forecast consistency and transparency.
Develop and guide operational analytics products and data visualizations for effective reporting.
Assess and streamline the current analytics landscape to ensure alignment with decision-making needs.
Drive continuous improvement in analytics processes and ensure effective knowledge transfer.
Collaborate cross-functionally to support systems integration efforts and ensure technology and analytics alignment.
Who You Are:
You possess a keen analytical mind and a strategic approach to operational challenges. Your ability to translate complex data into actionable insights is complemented by your knack for collaboration across diverse teams. You thrive in a dynamic environment, where your problem-solving skills and attention to detail drive success. Your capacity to communicate complex concepts clearly and your commitment to continuous improvement make you an invaluable asset.
Required Skills:
Bachelor’s degree in a quantitative or relevant discipline (e.g., industrial engineering, operations research, data analytics) with 7+ years of experience in analytics, operations analytics, or business intelligence within biotech/pharma R&D; or
Master’s degree with 5+ years of relevant experience; or
PhD with 3+ years of relevant experience.
Demonstrated experience with Planisware (PPM) enablement and system integration support.
Advanced experience with Power BI, including data modeling and dashboard design.
Proficiency in SQL or modern data platforms; scripting knowledge (e.g., Python) is a plus.
Experience with resource management concepts and operational forecasting methods.
Strong stakeholder management and influence skills.
Preferred Skills:
Experience defining analytics roadmaps and rationalizing toolsets.
Familiarity with governance and master data practices.
Additional Information
Base salary offered is determined through an analytical approach utilizing a combination of factors including, but not limited to, relevant skills & experience, job location, and internal equity.
Regular employees are eligible to receive both short term and long-term incentives, including cash bonus and equity incentive opportunities, designed to reward recent achievements and recognize your future potential based on individual, business unit and company performance.
In addition to compensation, Biogen offers a full and highly competitive range of benefits designed to support our employees’ and their families physical, financial, emotional, and social well-being; including, but not limited to:
- Medical, Dental, Vision, & Life insurances
- Fitness & Wellness programs including a fitness reimbursement
- Short- and Long-Term Disability insurance
- A minimum of 15 days of paid vacation and an additional end-of-year shutdown time off (Dec 26-Dec 31)
- Up to 12 company paid holidays + 3 paid days off for Personal Significance
- 80 hours of sick time per calendar year
- Paid Maternity and Parental Leave benefit
- 401(k) program participation with company matched contributions
- Employee stock purchase plan
- Tuition reimbursement of up to $10,000 per calendar year
- Employee Resource Groups participation
Why Biogen?
We are a global team with a commitment to excellence, and a pioneering spirit. As a mid-sized biotechnology company, we provide the stability and resources of a well-established business while fostering an environment where individual contributions make a significant impact. Our team encompasses some of the most talented and passionate achievers who have unparalleled opportunities for learning, growth, and expanding their skills. Above all, we work together to deliver life-changing medicines, with every role playing a vital part in our mission. Caring Deeply. Achieving Excellence. Changing Lives.
At Biogen, we are committed to building on our culture of inclusion and belonging that reflects the communities where we operate and the patients we serve. We know that diverse backgrounds, cultures, and perspectives make us a stronger and more innovative company, and we are focused on building teams where every employee feels empowered and inspired. Read on to learn more about our DE&I efforts.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital status, race, color, national origin, ancestry, ethnicity, religion, age, veteran status, disability, genetic information or any other basis protected by federal, state or local law. Biogen is an E-Verify Employer in the United States.
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