• What analysis do you use to evaluate investments and resource planning?
• How do you prioritize resources when evaluating both internal and external projects against each other?​

• Where have you seen application of AI in decision making and project management?
• At what specific areas and stages is AI likely to bring significant value?What potential pitfalls and roadblocks should teams be on the lookout for?​

• How do you identify sources of the organizations pain points?
• How to say “no” or “not now” to all of the great ideas and proposed projects
• What are the differences between project management and change management, and how do you integrate them to deliver positive outcome to the organization?
  

Effective resource allocation is crucial for achieving organizational goals and optimizing project success. This presentation explores the strategic alignment of portfolio intent with resource allocation, emphasizing the importance of ensuring coherence between company objectives and resource distribution. By leveraging data analysis and forecasting techniques, organizations can make informed decisions to balance resource demand and capacity, thereby enhancing operational efficiency and effectiveness. Case studies and real-world examples will illustrate the positive impact of linking portfolio intent to resource deployment, showcasing how this alignment fosters project success and drives overall business growth.

Common challenges in capacity management systems involve maintaining real-time demand data while also dealing with the differing structures and needs of each function in the R&D value chain. This presentation highlights a solution that leverages an existing project and portfolio management system and layers in the resource structure in a flexible and sustainable manner, and putting real-time resource and capacity management analyses in the hands of each functional leader.

Embark on a journey into the future of resource forecasting and planning in pharmaceuticals and biotech with Thomas De Vis. Discover how AI and data science are revolutionizing decision-making processes and optimizing resource allocation for enhanced efficiency. Gain actionable insights into leveraging advanced analytics for strategic resource management. Join us for an engaging exploration, featuring a compelling case study from Johnson & Johnson. Don't miss this opportunity to unlock the full potential of AI-driven resource optimization in your organization.

This session will delve into strategies to maximize organizational efficiency through internal collaboration, strategic external partnerships, and regional considerations. Discover insights, case studies, and decision frameworks essential for executives navigating complex resource allocation challenges. Join us to unlock the potential of your resource management endeavors.

In early 2024 SMPA announced a major organizational restructuring including, a rationalization of workforce along with major changes to our biggest partnership. The Global Corporate Strategy team needed to develop new processes that track key strategic metrics across the finance, resource, and milestones spaces. This presentation will show our team's approach to this opportunity, along with a strategy to implement results.

Clinical trial work has traditionally been outsourced at Jazz. As we shift to supporting some studies in-house, we needed to update the resource forecasting algorithms for many roles. We worked with many stakeholders and minimal historical data to develop the new algorithms. Understating the high level of uncertainty (known unknowns and unknown unknowns), we are designing a flexible solution meant to evolve.