Assoc Director Discovery & Translational Portfolio Management (Hybrid)

Position: Associate Director, Discovery & Translational Portfolio Management Responsibilities Lead portfolio management for early-stage R&D programs (discovery through IND/Phase 1), owning an integrated Therapeutic Area (TA) portfolio view (timing, milestones, risks, dependencies). Translate portfolio strategy into actionable plans and execution. Prepare regular data‑driven reports/presentations for senior management and governance committees. Capture and communicate portfolio metrics (resources, site distribution, development phases) into actionable insights. Provide organizational/process expertise to support discovery, development, and governance requirements. Collaborate with functional and support teams (and alliance partners if applicable) to deliver projects/portfolio. Manage/administrate strategic cross‑functional/cross‑divisional governance or alliance committees. Surface portfolio risks, trade‑offs, and opportunities; drive stakeholder alignment. Mentor/coach Specialist/Senior Specialist project/portfolio managers. Partner with Finance on resource/budget planning; partner with IT/PMO to maintain portfolio tools/dashboards. Identify and implement best practices in portfolio management and governance. Qualifications Bachelor’s degree required (scientific/applied concentration strongly preferred). 5+ years in project/portfolio management or related role. Demonstrated leadership/ethics; influence in highly matrixed environments; navigate ambiguity; strong collaboration and communication. Preferred MS/PhD/MBA; pharma/biotech experience (discovery/preclinical/early development). PMP/PfMP and/or formal training in project/portfolio management. Travel 5–10%. Benefits Annual bonus and long‑term incentive (if applicable); comprehensive benefits including medical/dental/vision, retirement (401(k)), paid holidays, vacation, and sick/compassionate days. Application Apply via (deadline stated on posting). Requisition ID: R399929. #J-18808-Ljbffr