Director, Global Portfolio Strategy R&D Aesthetics, Chief of Staff

Allergan Aesthetics•Irvine, CA

16h

About The Position

The Chief of Staff partners with the VP of Global Portfolio Strategy, R&D Aesthetics, to drive and implement the organization’s vision. The role leads strategic and operational planning, recommends actions to support corporate goals, and ensures effective responses to evolving priorities. As a key representative of the VP, this position coordinates cross-functional initiatives across R&D Aesthetics and with other Chiefs of Staff, enabling business impact through leadership, stakeholder management, and execution excellence. The role oversees strategic initiatives from ideation through execution, supports long-range planning and resource mapping, and serves as a liaison with Finance for budget planning and management. It leads resource modeling and operational improvement initiatives, analyzes business information for leadership and governance decisions, and develops cross-functional relationships. The position also manages department communications and meetings, supports onboarding and professional development, helps enhance culture and resolve issues, and tracks and forecasts the department budget.

Requirements

Advanced degree (BSc, MSc, PhD, or MBA) in a scientific or business-related field.
Significant industry experience in biotechnology, pharmaceutical, or healthcare sectors: 10+ years for a PhD, 12+ years for an MSc, or 13+ years for a BSc.
At least 5 years of expert-level operations management experience in a pharmaceutical or healthcare setting, with a proven track record of successful projects.
Demonstrated leadership, collaboration, and stakeholder management skills in complex, matrixed organizations.
In-depth knowledge of pharmaceutical business operations, global project management, portfolio review, finance, and budgeting.
Strong communication skills, including the ability to present and document complex ideas for diverse audiences.
Proven problem-solving ability, superior judgment, and a realistic understanding of business issues.
Knowledge of clinical development strategies, GCP, FDA regulations, and international guidelines.
Ability to foster a high-performance culture, support employee development, and drive continuous operational improvement.

Responsibilities

Represent the VP’s views, priorities, and communications across the organization as Chief of Staff.
Oversee strategic business initiatives from ideation to execution, including contingency planning and support for long-range planning and resource mapping.
Act as the finance liaison for budget planning, tracking, and management between the organization and Finance teams.
Lead resource modeling to optimize workload and capacity and allocate resources effectively across the team.
Drive R&D and enterprise initiatives, including process improvement, change management, and operational efficiency projects.
Collect, analyze, and present key business information to leadership and stakeholders to inform decision-making and strategy and support successful governance interactions across the R&D portfolio.
Develop and maintain cross-functional business relationships with internal departments, including Finance, HR, and Talent Acquisition, to leverage resources and expertise appropriately.
Organize and manage department communications and meetings, including planning, logistics, and governance forums.
Collaborate with leadership on onboarding, professional development, culture enhancement, issue identification, and resolution.
Track, forecast, and manage the department’s budget and provide strategic recommendations based on financial analysis.