Job Description

Programme Lead - Pharmaceuticals Resource Planning 900pd
Role: Programme Lead - Resource Forecasting
Rate: 900 per day (Umbrella, Inside IR35)
Client: FTSE 100 Pharmaceuticals
Location: Hybrid working / 2 days per week in London
Duration: 6 months
Exciting Opportunity: Programme Manager - Resource Planning (Pharmaceutical R&D)
Join a leading, global Pharmaceutical organisation in an exciting Programme Manager role that sits at the heart of Research & Development operations. This is a unique opportunity to reshape and strengthen Resource Planning for Marketed Products, driving efficiency, accuracy, and governance across a critical function.
As Programme Manager, you will:
Redefine and realign the Resource Planning framework to ensure data integrity and operational excellence.
Streamline processes and enhance governance to enable smarter, faster decision-making.
Collaborate closely with diverse stakeholders across the organisation to ensure alignment and shared outcomes.
Lead initiatives to improve data quality and system robustness, ensuring seamless information flow across R&D teams.
Requirements:

• 5-7 years' Programme Management experience within a Pharmaceuticals environment.
• Marketed Resource Planning background.
• Excellent stakeholder management and engagement ability.
• Strong process improvement experience.
• Advantageous would be any project management certifications (e.g. Prince 2 or PMP).
• Prior experience in Planisware or Effort Tracking would be a plus.

This is an urgent requirement - if interested, please apply asap and any questions, email claire.shipman@1st-executive.com

Skills Required