Resource Management at PAREXEL is ensuring the right people are in the right place at the right time, while balancing labor cost, profitability, and client satisfaction.Key Accountabilities- Lead responsibility for a large group of resources from a planning, allocation and forecasting perspective- Use 'Resource Optimization Framework' to drive optimal resourcing decisions.- Maintain macro-level understanding of awarded work, potential new business, resource demand for the next 3-6 months, resource supply and challenges within the scope of the role-Checking Resource Mailbox daily for requests and if needed to follow up on details- Evaluate specific resource needs for proposals/bid defense meetings and awarded studies (Amount of hours needed and by when, overall experience and experience in requested Therapeutic Area in order to be successful)- Utilize the skills and experience database for therapeutic experience to identify team members with specific therapeutic experience for proposals and awarded projects- Utilize the resource management tool by running reports to check for Free hours/capacity of potential team members- Check with LM's and Portfolio Directors if CV's can be forwarded to clients- Provide CVs and bio-sketch for inclusion in proposals and for clients for awarded trials appropriate.- Check with LM's if potential team members are available for proposals/bid defense meetings, in exceptional cases contact individual's directly- Make suggestions for assignments for proposals/bid defense meetings and awarded work (new business, replacements of team members due to sick leave, maternity leave, company leave, exchange of staff on studies); track and follow up on the assignments- Follow up on bid defense meeting outcomes and of proposal start dates- Develop,prepare, and distribute resourcing projection reports (monthly at a minimum or more frequently as needed)- Check for accuracy of entries in resource management tool and follow up with LM's if needed- Run reports on resource management tool to check for mismatch between resourcing hours in resource management tool and actual hours- Evaluate and assist in the development of resource planning tools and databases as needed- Use available resourcing tools to provide estimated resource needs for awarded work and new business- Develop and track metrics relating to Project Management resourcing- Maintain a working knowledge and ensure compliance with applicable local regulatory requirements and PAREXEL SOPsSkills- Sound interpersonal, verbal and written English communication skills- Client focused approach to work,ability to interact professionally within a client organization- A flexible attitude with respect to work assignments and new learning- Ability to manage multiple and varied tasks with enthusiasm and prioritize workload with attention to detail- Willingness to work in a matrix environment- Ability to successfully work in a ('virtual`) team environment- Strong analytical skills and an understanding of planning processes- Shows commitment to and performs consistently high quality work- Ability to identify and address issues proactively in a timely manner- Effective time management in order to meet daily metrics or team objectives- Ability to take initiative and work independently- Accountability for all assigned tasks-Excellent computer and internet skills including knowledge of MS-Office products such as- Excel and Word.Education- Bachelor's Degree required –– ideally a degree in finance, business, IT, HR or equivalent preferred. MBA is a plusLanguage Skills- Fluent in written and oral English in addition to local languageMinimum Work Experience- Relevant work experience in CRO or pharmaceutical field- Relevant work experience- Understanding of clinical research platforms required- Resource planning experience preferred- Years of service, 4+#LI-REMOTE
