Associate Director/Director, Portfolio Strategy and Operations, Cardio Renal Metabolic Development Unit

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pul liLead operational management of the Development Unit Leadership Team, including agenda planning, meeting logistics, preparation guidance, minutes, decision documentation and follow-up /li liCoordinate portfolio and strategy activities concerning pipeline progress, prioritization, early portfolio development, executive reporting, governance milestones and external stakeholder communications /li liProvide portfolio analytics, milestone and tollgate reporting, portfolio risk assessments and executive insights for portfolio reviews /li liPartner with Global Program Heads, Global Program Teams and senior functional leaders across Development, Biomedical Research, Medical Affairs, Commercial, Communications and Investor Relations /li liDrive portfolio resource planning and contribute to assessments of organizational capacity, capability needs and execution risks /li liDesign, implement and improve processes supporting portfolio prioritization, resource allocation, risk management and consistent decision-making /li liLeverage digital technologies, data analytics and AI-enabled ways of working to improve portfolio transparency, decision quality and organizational effectiveness /li liGuide Global Program Teams on project governance requirements and preparation for portfolio decision forums /li liTrack leadership-team objectives, decisions and commitments, flagging risks, gaps, dependencies and overdue actions /li liProvide strategic support to the Development Unit Head and Leadership Team on high-priority portfolio, organizational and business matters /li liFoster Development Unit identity, collaboration and community through town halls, newsletters and strategic engagement initiatives /li liExchange best practices with Operations teams across other Development Units /li liMentor colleagues, support organizational change and deputize for the Head of Portfolio Strategy and Operations when required /li /ul h3Requirements /h3 ul liBachelor’s degree, professional bachelor’s degree or equivalent qualification in life sciences, business, strategy, project management or another relevant discipline /li liStrong relationship-management and influencing skills, with experience working effectively across global, matrixed and multidisciplinary teams /li liExcellent analytical thinking and judgment, attention to detail / accuracy, and communication skills /li liAbility to translate complex portfolio information into clear recommendations for senior leaders /li liExperience in pharmaceutical or biotechnology development, portfolio strategy, program management, business operations or a closely related environment such as consulting /li liStrong understanding of drug-development, program and portfolio governance, reporting, program decision‑making and cross‑functional interfaces /li liDemonstrated experience managing senior leadership or executive governance forums, including agenda development, decision documentation, action tracking and stakeholder preparation /li liProven ability to design and improve portfolio‑management, prioritization, resource‑allocation and risk‑management processes /li liFluency in English, with excellent written and verbal communication skills /li /ul h3Core Competencies /h3 pDemonstrates expertise in portfolio management, strategic planning, and resource allocation within the pharmaceutical or biotechnology sectors.

Proven ability to enhance organizational effectiveness through data analytics, risk management, and cross‑functional collaboration. /p h3Highest-signal resume keywords /h3 ul liPortfolio Management /li liStrategic Planning /li liRisk Management /li liStakeholder Communication /li liAnalytical Thinking /li /ul h3ATS Optimization Keywords /h3 h3Hard Skills /h3 ul liPortfolio Analytics /li liProgram Management /li liDecision Documentation /li liResource Allocation /li liGovernance Reporting /li liDrug Development /li liProject Governance /li liRisk Assessment /li liProcess Improvement /li liExecutive Reporting /li /ul h3Soft Skills /h3 ul liRelationship Management /li liInfluencing Skills /li liAttention to Detail /li liCommunication Skills /li liMentoring /li /ul h3Industry Keywords /h3 ul liPharmaceutical Development /li liBiotechnology /li liPortfolio Strategy /li liBusiness Operations /li liCross‑Functional Interfaces /li /ul h3Tools Technologies /h3 ul liData Analytics /li liDigital Technologies /li liAI-Enabled Solutions /li /ul /p