Vice President/Associate Vice President Capital Planning & Facilities Management

About the role

The LRL Research Capital and Facilities Leader will play a critical role in shaping and executing the operational strategy for our research and development initiatives. This individual will work closely with cross-functional teams to ensure the efficient and effective planning and execution of research capital projects, research capital asset management, long range facility planning.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement strategic plans for research operations, aligning with the company's overall goals and objectives.
• Oversee the planning, execution, and monitoring of capital projects, ensuring adherence to timelines, budgets, and quality standards.
• Identify and mitigate risks associated with capital plans and facilities management, implementing best practices and process improvements in collaboration with key stakeholders, including scientists, project managers, and external partners.
• Engage in acquisition activities driving efficient integration.
• Monitor industry trends and advancements, integrating relevant innovations into the company's research operations strategy.
• Work closely with research operations leaders.
• Provide strategic guidance and support to senior leadership on research operations-related matters.
• Maintain compliance, including direct reports, with corporate and regulated policies, SOPs, Red Book, etc.
• Manage annual capital business plans and engage in long-range capital planning.
• Manage a centralized LRL capital budget, by developing cost effective capital plans, monitoring, and controlling costs, as well as leveraging change management, when necessary.
• Ensure the capital investment strategy is aligned with LRL financial and portfolio-based goals, as well as with key productivity and cost savings initiatives.

Minimum Qualifications

• Advanced degree (M.S., MBA or equivalent) in science with relevant business or scientific discipline.
• Minimum of 10 years of experience in (capital) project management, research operations, leadership and strategic planning.
• Project management experience, with experience managing multiple projects simultaneously.

Other Requirements

• Strong understanding of the pharmaceutical industry and regulatory environment.
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence and collaborate effectively at all levels of the organization.
• Strong ability to work in matrix organization and drive for results; ability to influence and inspire without across functional areas without reporting line authority.

Pay

Actual compensation will depend on a candidate's education, experience, skills, and geographic location. The anticipated wage for this position is $241,500 - $354,200. Full-time equivalent employees also will be eligible for a company bonus (depending, in part, on company and individual performance).

Benefits

• Eligibility to participate in a company-sponsored 401(k)
• Pension
• Vacation benefits
• Eligibility for medical, dental, vision and prescription drug benefits
• Flexible benefits (e.g., healthcare and/or dependent day care flexible spending accounts)
• Life insurance and death benefits
• Certain time off and leave of absence benefits
• Well-being benefits (e.g., employee assistance program, fitness benefits, and employee clubs and activities)