Global Workforce Planning Director

Novotech; Raleigh (NC); On-site; USD 160,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working options

Paid parental leave

Wellness programs

Inclusive workplace

Job summary

Novotech is seeking an Associate Director / Director of Workforce Planning to define and lead a global strategy, operating model, and governance for scalable resourcing across regions.

The role drives capacity planning, demand forecasting, and data integrity, partnering with executives to enable growth, delivery predictability, and optimal utilization of resources. Flexible working options and development programs are available.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in business administration, Life Sciences, HR or related field.
• Strong strategic workforce planning and analytical capability.
• Proven ability to lead and scale global or multi-regional teams.
• Strong commercial and business acumen.
• Ability to operate in a complex, fast-paced, global environment.
• Ideally 10+ years' experience in workforce planning, operations, or resource management.
• Experience in clinical trials or CRO environment preferred.

Responsibilities

• Define and lead the global workforce planning strategy, aligned to business objectives and growth plans.
• Oversee capacity planning, demand forecasting, and resource strategy across regions and functions.
• Embed governance frameworks, standards, and planning cadence across regions.
• Partner with Business Leaders, Finance, BD, HR, and Operations to align workforce strategy with priorities.
• Define organizational structure, capability requirements, and resourcing strategy for the WFP team.
• Identify opportunities to reduce manual effort and improve scalability.
• Communicate professionally with stakeholders on Novotech's role as a CRO service provider.

Skills

Strategic workforce planning

Global team leadership

Data analytics

Commercial acumen

Cross-functional partnering

Continuous improvement

Education

Bachelor's degree in business administration or Life Sciences

Tools

Gantt chart software

Job description

Novotech is seeking an Associate Director / Director of Workforce Planning to define and lead a global strategy, operating model, and governance for scalable resourcing across regions.

The role drives capacity planning, demand forecasting, and data integrity, partnering with executives to enable growth, delivery predictability, and optimal utilization of resources. Flexible working options and development programs are available.