Business Planning Manager

MSAT Business Planning Manager - Centre of Excellence

Location: Ireland (Little Island, Cork) OR Belgium (Beerse)

Duration: 6 months initially

Hours: Full time, M-F

Imagine your next project as a Business Planning Manager, working at the forefront of cutting edge work and technology with one of the leading Pharmaceutical companies in the world!

roles and responsibilities

• Develop and implement long-term and short-term business and budget plans that align with organizational goals.

• Conduct scenario planning to anticipate and prepare for future business needs, ensuring the organization is well-prepared for any challenges or opportunities that may arise.

• Implement standardized procedures and proven methods across the organization, streamlining processes and enhancing efficiency.

• Leverage business planning tools and technologies to improve data accuracy and integration. This will enable the organization to make well-informed decisions based on reliable data insights.

• Use advanced analytics to predict workforce and financial needs, allowing the organization to efficiently distribute resources and achieve business goals.

• Align workforce planning efforts with budgetary constraints and financial goals, ensuring optimal resource allocation while maintaining financial stability.

• Promote a culture of ongoing improvement and collaboration, encouraging creative thinking and the sharing of ideas from all team members.

• Collaborate with teams from various departments to ensure alignment and integration of business planning efforts, driving cohesive and coordinated decision-making.

• Capture, evaluate, monitor, and promote the value being provided, showcasing the tangible benefits of effective business planning.

how to succeed

• Minimum 5+ years of experience in a business and/or pharmaceutical (manufacturing / technical / supply chain) environment is required. Your proven experience in these fields will equip you with the necessary knowledge and skills to excel in this role.

• Bachelor's / University or equivalent degree is required, providing you with a solid educational foundation.

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, enabling you to effectively use data to make informed decisions and drive business growth.

• Exceptional social skills, ability to influence others without formal authority. Your strong partner management and interpersonal skills will be essential in building successful relationships.

• Ability to track process improvement and measure business value realization, ensuring that initiatives are delivering the intended results.

• Strong ability to analyze financial data and apply budgeting principles, facilitating effective management of financial resources and informed decision-making.

• Strong multitasking abilities, allowing you to manage multiple priorities and thrive in a complex, high-profile, and constantly evolving environment. Your ability to maintain confidentiality, operate with poise and integrity, and adapt to change will be key to your success in this role.

• Proficiency in workforce planning technologies.

benefits

This role offers a very competitive hourly rate. This contract will run for a 6 month duration and has a possibility of extensions. Open to remote workers in Ireland or Belgium.

you are welcome here

J&J Innovative Medicine is working to create an inclusive environment where diverse backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences are valued and each and every one of our people feels that they belong and can reach their potential. No matter who they are.

about Johnson & Johnson Innovative Medicine

Patients inform and inspire our science-based innovations, which continue to change and save lives. Applying rigorous science and compassion, we confidently address some of the most complex diseases of our time and unlock the potential medicines of tomorrow.

Our diverse portfolio spans multiple therapeutic areas — Oncology, Immunology, Neuroscience, Cardiovascular, Pulmonary Hypertension, and Retina.

We are continuously working to develop treatments, aspiring to find cures, pioneering the path from lab to life, and championing patients every step of the way.

Janssen UK: https://www.janssen.com/uk/

Janssen Ireland: https://www.janssen.com/ireland/

application process

We are looking to process the first round of applications within the next 2 working days.

We do not accept applications via email. The pay rate for this role will depend on how you are paid.  

questions

If you would like some additional information about the role please contact: simone.strong@randstadsourceright.co.uk

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

For more than 130 years, diversity, equity & inclusion (DEI) have been part of our cultural fabric at Johnson & Johnson and woven into how we do business every day. Our commitment to respect the dignity and diversity of all is embedded in our Credo.

We know that the success of our business depends on having the best talent in a workforce that reflects the diverse markets we serve around the world and an inclusive culture that values different perspectives and life experiences. That is why we are working to create an inclusive environment where diverse backgrounds, perspectives and experiences are valued and each one of our people feels that they belong and can reach their potential. No matter who they are. Diversity, Equity & Inclusion at Johnson & Johnson means “You Belong”.