Analytical research program manager job description

Combining scientific and/or technical knowledge with strong program management skills the Discovery Portfolio Reporting & Analytics Manager will play an internal consultancy role, conceiving and conducting analyses to inform discovery portfolio related decisions and understand their consequences. This position is a key partner for Senior Scientific Leadership, Research Program Management, Discovery Scientists, and Operational Managers, assuming overall responsibility for designing and conducting interviews to understand needs and providing analyses to address questions critical to our discovery portfolio. This role requires strategic thinking around key scientific and operational data assets, business analysis, and communication; enabling effective analysis and reporting. You will have a combination of information systems know-how, analytical expertise, and scientific acumen, with strong interpersonal skills and the ability to adeptly shift between diverse priorities.
As a Manager in Research Program Management, a typical day may include:

Project, Program, Portfolio Management:

Executes responsibilities independently - with awareness of internal/external interdependencies Operational management of discovery portfolio, program, and operational analysis and reporting Assumes a leadership role on data analytic projects - proposing project approach, collaborating with relevant functions, and driving the project forward from start to finish


Discovery and Drug Development

Identifies and understands key discovery project/program data driving decision making; developing models and analyses that address these key questions Responsible for discovery models, analytics, and associated dashboards / reports


Process Management and Improvements

Subject matter expert in discovery pipeline analysis Provides data and insights to identify opportunities for new process or process improvement solutions


System and Tools Management

Subject matter and technical expertise in analytical systems and tools, providing guidance and training to others Supports enterprise dashboarding, reporting, and metric generation efforts Develops and owns discovery portfolio and operational models and analytics


This role may be for you if:


Fosters strong working relationships with key stakeholders on project and/or program teams and across departments. Demonstrated ability to understand and independently act upon information or issues that have potential down-stream impact on other functions and teams Handles multiple projects and priorities with exceptional organizational and time management skills (both project and self) A strong command of analytical techniques, statistical reasoning, and familiarity with data resources.


To be considered for this role, you must have an MBA or PhD in a related field with 2+ years (or BS/MS with 7+ years) relevant work experience. Experience in portfolio analytics or management consulting preferred. We are seeking an individual with broad scientific, technical, and industry drug development knowledge and is well-practiced in project management techniques, processes, and related software (e.g., TIBCO Spotfire, QlikView, Excel, PowerPoint, Word, etc.).

Does this sound like you? Apply now to take your first steps toward living the Regeneron Way! We have an inclusive and diverse culture that provides amazing benefits including health and wellness programs, fitness centers and stock for employees at all levels!

Regeneron is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion or belief (or lack thereof), sex, nationality, national or ethnic origin, civil status, age, citizenship status, membership of the Traveler community, sexual orientation, disability, genetic information, familial status, marital or registered civil partnership status, pregnancy or maternity status, gender identity, gender reassignment, military or veteran status, or any other protected characteristic in accordance with applicable laws and regulations. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations to participate in the job application process. Please contact us to discuss any accommodations you think you may need.

For more than a hundred years, L'Oréal believes that beauty needs Science. In a world now transformed by digital technology and the emergence of new scientific Domains, we are confident in our ability to turn these opportunities into major innovations, closely linked to the new consumer expectations all over the world. Science & Technology are allowing us to invent safe, trustable, sustainable & responsible beauty products and experiences that will change people's lives.

L'Oréal R&I has continuously invested upstream in its research with a high level of ambition. Our 3800 L'Oréal R&I people are talented and highly skilled, located in major markets, working in a cooperative way, opened to the world.

As the Manager for the Analytical Hair division you will provide strategic leadership to ensure we provide the business with the highest quality data and insights needed to further the Hair business. You will be responsible for management and development of the Hair analytical team to support the attainment of corporate goals.
We are looking for a talented individual to lead our analytical Hair team in Clark, New Jersey!

You Will . . .

* Provides strategic leadership in support and execution of testing strategies across all brands for Hair (Hair Care, Hair Color, and Styling).
* Manage the daily functional work of a team of analytical chemists; assess teams needs and review with supervisor; defines and target specific and measurable goals for the team; assign work in accordance with business priority and individual capability.
* Be a positive role model for the team and provide guidance, coaching, and mentorship to less experienced team members.
* Champion innovation and leads the way to take the analytical Hair program to the next level. Identify innovation opportunity areas and creates a plan on how to implement, bring those to live, and promote/communicates benefits with our business partners.
* Manage multiple priorities and work under tight deadlines.
* Plan, supervise, and assist analytical chemists in conducting analyses of new and existing products/materials.
* Represents the voice of the analytical department when engaged in product development activities. Collaborate closely with our brand partners in support of product development, to drive company strategy and initiatives to completion.
* Ability to manage, motivate and develop individual team members. Track's individuals career development and progress toward goals, continuously thriving to raise the skills of the staff members.
* Create an open & collaborative environment fostering team communication.
* Identify new consumer trends, technologies, and capabilities to provide unsurpassed support to our Hair partners.
* Review and prioritize projects and associated work that support Hair objectives.
* Ability to convey ideas, and design experiments to test them to confirm project technical feasibility.
* Provides information to partners and upper management by preparing analyses, reports, and recommendations.
* Maintains knowledge, understanding, and adheres to safety policies, local/international regulations & practices, and company policies.
* Lead internal projects and modules within complex, cross-functional initiatives. Drives problem-solving and provides technically sound recommendations for management consideration.
* Actively participate in L'Oréal's international analytical technical communities

You Have . . .

* Masters in Chemistry, with a focus on Analytical Chemistry and 7+ years related experience required
* 4+ years' experience as an analytical lab manager/team leader role in the cosmetics/personal care industry is required.
* Experience and experimental background in using mass spectrometry (LC-MS, GC-MS) to solve challenging, technical problems and develop novel methods/assays preferred
* Experience in hair, fibers, fabrics, or textiles is preferred
* Experience in the cosmetics/personal care industry is preferred
* Experience using GC-FID, LC-UV, GPC, and Amino Acid Analyzers desired
* Hair product development, claims support, and knowledge around Hair analytical testing methodologies are a plus.
* Must be authorized to work in the United States on a permanent, ongoing basis, without the need for sponsorship now or in the future
* Experience managing large projects within a complex matrixed organization. Highly effective organizational planning skills and project management of multiple initiatives is required.
* Familiarity with testing methodology and procedures and how these can be creatively utilized to develop tangible results to support our business partner's needs.
* Experience in managing interactions with brand, safety, and regulatory functions.
* Ability to act decisively and effectively deal with change
* Experience working in a fast-paced and high intensity environment.
* Ability to collaborate with cross-functional stakeholders to gather consensus and alignment.
* Strong problem-solving skills ranging from conceptualization to implementation.
* Strong leadership and decision-making skills.
* Ability to take calculated risks, be proactive and self-directed.
* Strong analytical thinking and problem-solving skills
* Ability to motivate others and work collaboratively with multiple internal and external stakeholders
* Track record of Hair innovation and capability building within an analytical laboratory setting.
* Visionary - Helps shape the short & long-term strategy and technology choices for the hair analytical department.
* Excellent written and oral communication skills, with an emphasis on presenting scientific data to technical and non-technical audiences
* Excellent knowledge of computer systems and software.

You Are . . .

* A strong leader and a team player
* Someone who is innovative and resourceful in problem solving technical challenges
* Someone who can achieve results without compromising integrity
* Someone who has a scientific curiosity and passion for consumer products
* Someone with passion to lead a highly skilled team
* Creative and self-motivated

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and take pride in a diverse environment. We do not discriminate in recruitment, hiring, training, promotion or other employment practices for reasons of race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, marital or veteran status, medical condition or disability, or any other legally protected status.

If you require a reasonable accommodation to complete an application for a recognized disability under applicable law, please email [email protected]. Please note this email will only respond to specific requests for assistance completing the application as a request for accommodation for a disability. All others will not be considered.

Qualifications:


Basic:

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Management, Supply Chain, Logistics, Information Technology, Finance, Accounting, Data Science/Analytics, Economics, Mathematics, Engineering, or the Sciences from an accredited Institution.
• Minimum 5 years previous work experience in Procurement, Commodity Management, or a minimum of 2 years previous work experience in Procurement and 3 years previous work experience in Finance.
• Strong analytic skills and the ability to turn data into usable insights.
• Strong communication, presentation, and collaboration skills.
  • Ability to work in a team environment driving to a common goal
• Customer-oriented with strong business acumen
• Employees must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Verification of employment eligibility will be required at the time of hire. Visa sponsorship is not available for this position

Preferred:

• Minimum 2 years previous procurement work experience in a manufacturing environment
• MBA in Business, Business Administration, Economics or Finance
• Innovative, Strategic thinker

Qualifications:


Basic:

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Management, Supply Chain, Logistics, Information Technology, Finance, Accounting, Data Science/Analytics, Economics, Mathematics, Engineering, or the Sciences from an accredited Institution.
• Minimum 5 years previous work experience in Procurement, Commodity Management, or a minimum of 2 years previous work experience in Procurement and 3 years previous work experience in Finance.
• Strong analytic skills and the ability to turn data into usable insights.
• Strong communication, presentation, and collaboration skills.
  • Ability to work in a team environment driving to a common goal
• Customer-oriented with strong business acumen
• Employees must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Verification of employment eligibility will be required at the time of hire. Visa sponsorship is not available for this position

Preferred:

• Minimum 2 years previous procurement work experience in a manufacturing environment
• MBA in Business, Business Administration, Economics or Finance
• Innovative, Strategic thinker

Summary:


This position will report directly to the VP Procurement, Structures and indirectly to the Global Director Procurement, Wheels.

The person in this role will, s erve as the BU contact for corporate procurement programs, initiatives, and reporting. Manage BU procurement data and perform necessary analytics to support the team. Prepare and present key procurement reports (weekly, monthly, quarterly). Manage BU energy spend. Identify process improvements for the BU procurement team.


Major Activities/Key Challenges
:

• Manage supplier survey initiatives such as conflict minerals, ESG, etc.
• Ensure data integrity in procurement data warehouse (Pi2P) and Master Data Management (MDM) system.
• Work with central procurement and other BU representatives to review and update Global Procurement Process Manual (GPPM) on an annual basis as needed.
• Manage compliance initiatives: advise the team of ASAT schedule requirements, audit schedules, and contract reporting requirements. Report monthly and follow up to insure completion.
• Work with IT team to prioritize projects that support procurement.
• Update procurement landing page with content and links that support the BU.
• Provide Pi2P training to BU procurement team.
• Manage MSIS contract management data warehouse for BU. Report contract due dates and expired contracts to the procurement team each month.
• Manage data collection and reporting for targeted BU initiatives such as year-end AP management, payment terms programs, indirect spend initiatives, inventory reduction initiatives, etc.
• Lead projects requiring layered data analytics.
• Develops, runs, and pulls data for the Procurement team.
• Proactively lead by facilitation and coordination of multifunctional teams with a focus on developing, preparing, and summarizing data.
• Create, maintain, and present material to Sr. Leadership including financial and contract look ahead schedules for the Procurement team and suppliers
• Partner with multiple functions and sites to understand how procurement finances impact internal operations and production schedules.
• Create supplier metrics and contract performance expectations.
• Analyze and track Key Performance Indicators and contract performance.
• Collaborate with Kinect Energy and location energy leads to analyze BU energy spend, understand market opportunities, and make recommendations to BU leadership to minimize spend.

Collaborate with Kinect Energy to identify potential programs and hedging opportunities that can lower energy spend, reduce risk of rising energy costs, or provide rebate opportunities for the BU
Summary:


This position will report directly to the VP Procurement, Structures and indirectly to the Global Director Procurement, Wheels.

The person in this role will, s erve as the BU contact for corporate procurement programs, initiatives, and reporting. Manage BU procurement data and perform necessary analytics to support the team. Prepare and present key procurement reports (weekly, monthly, quarterly). Manage BU energy spend. Identify process improvements for the BU procurement team.


Major Activities/Key Challenges
:

• Manage supplier survey initiatives such as conflict minerals, ESG, etc.
• Ensure data integrity in procurement data warehouse (Pi2P) and Master Data Management (MDM) system.
• Work with central procurement and other BU representatives to review and update Global Procurement Process Manual (GPPM) on an annual basis as needed.
• Manage compliance initiatives: advise the team of ASAT schedule requirements, audit schedules, and contract reporting requirements. Report monthly and follow up to insure completion.
• Work with IT team to prioritize projects that support procurement.
• Update procurement landing page with content and links that support the BU.
• Provide Pi2P training to BU procurement team.
• Manage MSIS contract management data warehouse for BU. Report contract due dates and expired contracts to the procurement team each month.
• Manage data collection and reporting for targeted BU initiatives such as year-end AP management, payment terms programs, indirect spend initiatives, inventory reduction initiatives, etc.
• Lead projects requiring layered data analytics.
• Develops, runs, and pulls data for the Procurement team.
• Proactively lead by facilitation and coordination of multifunctional teams with a focus on developing, preparing, and summarizing data.
• Create, maintain, and present material to Sr. Leadership including financial and contract look ahead schedules for the Procurement team and suppliers
• Partner with multiple functions and sites to understand how procurement finances impact internal operations and production schedules.
• Create supplier metrics and contract performance expectations.
• Analyze and track Key Performance Indicators and contract performance.
• Collaborate with Kinect Energy and location energy leads to analyze BU energy spend, understand market opportunities, and make recommendations to BU leadership to minimize spend.

Collaborate with Kinect Energy to identify potential programs and hedging opportunities that can lower energy spend, reduce risk of rising energy costs, or provide rebate opportunities for the BU