Job Description
When our values align, there's no limit to what we can achieve.
At Parexel, we all share the same goal - to improve the world's health. From clinical trials to regulatory, consulting, and market access, every clinical development solution we provide is underpinned by something special - a deep conviction in what we do.
Each of us, no matter what we do at Parexel, contributes to the development of a therapy that ultimately will benefit a patient. We take our work personally, we do it with empathy and we're committed to making a difference.
Senior Resource Planner
Location: Home-based in Romania
About the Role
We are seeking an experienced Senior Resource Planner to lead resource optimization and strategic workforce planning across our Romania operations. In this pivotal role, you will directly impact project success and operational efficiency by identifying, allocating, and forecasting resources for proposals, bid defense meetings, and awarded clinical trials.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead resource planning, allocation, and forecasting for a large portfolio of team members
- Identify and assign qualified team members for proposals, bid defense meetings, and awarded projects
- Monitor resource demand and supply; develop monthly resourcing projection reports
- Evaluate resource requirements and coordinate CV submissions with stakeholders
- Ensure accuracy in resource management tools and reconcile planned vs. actual hours
- Collaborate with senior leadership to influence resource-related decisions
Required Qualifications
- Experience: Proven experience in resource planning within a CRO or pharmaceutical environment; clinical trial resource forecasting is a plus
- Education: Bachelor's Degree (Health or Biological Sciences preferred)
- Technical Skills: Advanced proficiency in MS Office (Excel, Word) and resource management tools; hands-on experience with PLTR system is a big plus
- Languages: Fluent in written and oral English (mandatory) + local language
Required Capabilities
- Excellent analytical and organizational skills with meticulous attention to detail
- Strong understanding of clinical research platforms and resource planning processes
- Strong interpersonal and professional communication skills
- Proactive problem-solving and independent initiative
- Ability to thrive in a matrix, virtual team environment