Business Planning & Operations Associate
About The Position
We are looking for a Business Planning and Operations Associate who is strategic, analytical, and collaborative to join us in our U.S. Corporate Affairs team, based in our office in Atlanta, GA. You will play a pivotal role in enabling U.S. Corporate Affairs to operate with clarity, consistency, and impact. As a strategic partner to functional leaders, you will support integrated planning, budgeting, governance, and performance tracking. You will help transform strategy into execution by strengthening ways of working, improving insights, and ensuring operational discipline across the organization. You will be working in a team that partners closely with Corporate Affairs leadership, Finance, Procurement, Legal, and cross‑functional colleagues. The team is focused on driving alignment, operational excellence, and continuous improvement while supporting meaningful engagement with external stakeholders and advancing organizational priorities.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in business, finance, sustainability, or related field
- 5+ of experience in planning, operations, or strategy roles
- Demonstrated experience managing budgets, forecasts, and operational processes
- Strong analytical, problem‑solving, and structured thinking capabilities
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Proven ability to collaborate and influence across functions
Nice To Haves
- Master’s degree in business, finance, sustainability, or related discipline
- Experience in healthcare, biotechnology, pharmaceutical, or related industries
- Working knowledge of sustainability principles and performance integration
- Experience with enterprise planning, financial, or cloud‑based digital tools
- Background supporting senior leaders or enterprise‑wide initiatives
Responsibilities
- Support annual and quarterly planning aligned to Corporate Affairs strategic priorities
- Coordinate leadership meetings, agendas, and follow‑up to enable effective decision making
- Track initiative progress, risks, and milestones, ensuring accountability and timely escalation
- Coordinate budgeting, forecasting, and quarterly reviews with finance partners
- Manage vendor contracts, timelines, compliance requirements, and performance tracking
- Develop dashboards, reports, and insights to support leadership decision making
Benefits
- Hybrid-first approach to work
- 40% of your time spent in the office
- Equal opportunities for growth and career path development
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
