Associate Director, R&D Project Management – Resource and Schedule Lead

CSL

. Build and lead R&D Resource and Schedule Management capabilities, including mission, governance, and operating model .

Posted 10/22/2026full-timeKing of Prussia • Pennsylvania • United StatesSeniorWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in R&D Resource and Schedule Management, including capacity forecasting, scenario planning, and stakeholder engagement. Proven ability to lead cross-functional initiatives and develop frameworks for resource allocation and performance monitoring.

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R&D OperationsCapacity ManagementResource AllocationStakeholder EngagementAnalytical Skills

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Hard Skills

Resource ManagementSchedule ManagementCapacity ForecastingScenario PlanningKPI DevelopmentData AnalysisProcess StandardizationGovernance FrameworksCritical Path AnalysisOperational Scalability

Soft Skills

Communication SkillsInfluencing SkillsCollaboration SkillsTraining DevelopmentWorkshop Facilitation

Tools & Technologies

PlaniswareAnaplanClarityDashboard DevelopmentResource Planning Tools

Industry Keywords

Life SciencesEngineeringBusinessCenters of ExcellenceStrategic Planning

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Build and lead R&D Resource and Schedule Management capabilities, including mission, governance, and operating model
Define and evolve R&D resource capacity and schedule management strategy
Establish and maintain capacity, demand, and scheduling processes
Standardize resource and schedule definitions and reporting conventions
Identify gaps, quantify impacts, develop scenarios, and recommend paths forward
Produce dashboards and insights for R&D leadership on capacity, demand, schedule health, milestones, critical-path risks, and trade-offs
Partner with PMO, Portfolio Oversight, Finance, HR, and functional leadership
Develop and deliver training on resource planning, scheduling, dependencies, critical paths, scenario planning, tools, and reporting
Facilitate workshops addressing resourcing conflicts and schedule trade-offs
Develop frameworks for capacity forecasting, scenario planning, and resource allocation
Analyze resource data to identify shortfalls, over-allocations, bottlenecks, staffing misalignment, skills constraints, and future capacity constraints
Lead cross-functional initiatives to improve resource visibility, utilization, and processes
Establish KPIs and dashboards monitoring capacity health and resource performance
Collaborate with HR and Finance on workforce planning, talent strategy, and operational scalability

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Life Sciences, Engineering, Business, or a related field
8+ years of experience in R&D operations, capacity/resource management, or strategic planning
Proven experience leading enterprise-wide or global Centers of Excellence (CoEs) or transformation initiatives
Strong analytical and systems thinking skills
Familiarity with Planisware, Anaplan, Clarity, or similar resource management and scheduling platforms
Excellent stakeholder engagement and communication skills
Demonstrated ability to drive alignment and influence across global teams
Must work onsite at least 3 days weekly at one of the posted locations
Relocation assistance and visa sponsorship are not provided

Benefits

Comp & perks

Relocation assistance and visa sponsorship are not provided
CSL benefits are available; details referenced at “How CSL Supports Your Well-being | CSL”
Inclusion and belonging initiatives
Reasonable accommodation for applicants with disabilities