Senior Director, Portfolio Development and Partnerships Operations, Co.Lab
$212.88k - $319.32kBayer
At Bayer we’re visionaries, driven to solve the world’s toughest challenges and striving for a world where 'Health for all Hunger for none’ is no longer a dream, but a real possibility. We’re doing it with energy, curiosity and sheer dedication, always learning from unique perspectives of those around us, expanding our thinking, growing our capabilities and redefining ‘impossible’. There are so many reasons to join us. If you’re hungry to build a varied and meaningful career in a community of brilliant and diverse minds to make a real difference, there’s only one choice. Senior Director, Portfolio Development and Partnerships Operations, Co.Lab Bayer Co.Lab is a key part of Bayer’s pharmaceutical innovation strategy. It serves as both an incubation hub for promising startups and a collaborative platform connecting Bayer with academia, biotech, and the investment community. Our goal is to identify and grow Boston’s most promising innovations, make Bayer the partner of choice for early innovation, and strengthen Co.Lab’s presence in the Greater Boston life sciences ecosystem. The Senior Director, Strategic Portfolio Operations will play a central role in advancing the Co.Lab portfolio: This role supports the Site Head in building internal sponsorship, managing portfolio development, and maintaining operational systems, while also strengthening external relationships across academia, biotech, healthcare organizations, and service providers. This is role for someone who can assess early-stage innovation, manage programs and processes, and build trusted relationships across internal and external stakeholders. YOUR TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES The primary responsibilities of this role, Senior Director, Strategic Portfolio Operations, are to: Co.Lab Portfolio Management and Development - Support the Site Head in managing the Co.Lab portfolio across the full lifecycle, from candidate evaluation to portfolio progress tracking and internal reporting.
Bayer offers a wide variety of competitive compensation and benefits programs. If you meet the requirements of this unique opportunity, and want to impact our mission Health for all, Hunger for none, we encourage you to apply now. Be part of something bigger. Be you. Be Bayer.
To all recruitment agencies: Bayer does not accept unsolicited third party resumes.
Bayer is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disabled/Veterans
Bayer is committed to providing access and reasonable accommodations in its application process for individuals with disabilities and encourages applicants with disabilities to request any needed accommodation(s) using the contact information below.
Equal Opportunity Employer Statement: Notice for U.S. Visitors: All information on this site is subject to compliance with local rule and regulations as they may vary from time to time and across different geographies, including, without limitation, U.S. Executive Orders. Bayer is an E-Verify Employer. Location: United States : Massachusetts : Cambridge Division: Pharmaceuticals Reference Code: 867083 Contact Us Email: View email address on us.fitly.work
- Help evaluate new technologies and companies for potential Co.Lab opportunities, and coordinate due diligence with internal experts.
- Lead value-add initiatives such as the Co.Lab AdVise mentorship program, facilitating connections to internal experts and tracking key outcomes.
- Develop and maintain portfolio materials, including company summaries and progress reports.
- Build and maintain strong "key account manager-client" relationships with Co.Lab portfolio companies, ensuring a positive scientific community standing and a high-quality resident experience.
- Identify, cultivate, and manage relationships with key external stakeholders-including academic institutions, biotech companies, service providers, and healthcare organizations-as program in-cash sponsors.
- Support the execution of strategic events-workshops, networking sessions, and showcases-in collaboration with partners such as LabCentral to strengthen Bayer's ecosystem presence.
- Build and manage strong relationships with the global Co.Lab team and local operating partner, including participation in global meetings and strategic planning sessions.
- Manage program reporting, maintain internal databases (e.g., DealCloud), and contribute to communications across the Co.Lab website, LinkedIn, and global leadership updates.
- Bachelor's degree in Life Sciences, Business, or a related field;
- Scientific & Clinical Acumen: Demonstrated ability to evaluate early-stage biotech assets and identify clinical development opportunities in one or more therapeutic areas relevant to Bayer, including oncology , cardiovascular disease , nephrology , and immunology .
- Domain Expertise : Demonstrated track record in portfolio strategy, corporate development, or alliance management with a focus on early-stage startup lifecycles.
- Emotional Intelligence (EQ): Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills to facilitate partnerships and lead programs such as Co.Lab AdVise.
- Operational Excellence: Proficiency in CRM platforms such as DealCloud or Salesforce for managing startup data and reporting at scale.
- Adaptability: Proven ability to manage multiple initiatives simultaneously in a fast-paced, matrixed, global organization with a test-and-learn mindset.
- PhD, MD, or MBA;
- 5-10 years of progressive Industry experience in biotechnology or pharmaceuticals;
- Minimum 2-3 years in customer-facing or relationship management roles (e.g., academic institutions, S&E, VCs, alliance management or internal R&D sponsors).
Bayer offers a wide variety of competitive compensation and benefits programs. If you meet the requirements of this unique opportunity, and want to impact our mission Health for all, Hunger for none, we encourage you to apply now. Be part of something bigger. Be you. Be Bayer.
To all recruitment agencies: Bayer does not accept unsolicited third party resumes.
Bayer is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disabled/Veterans
Bayer is committed to providing access and reasonable accommodations in its application process for individuals with disabilities and encourages applicants with disabilities to request any needed accommodation(s) using the contact information below.
Equal Opportunity Employer Statement: Notice for U.S. Visitors: All information on this site is subject to compliance with local rule and regulations as they may vary from time to time and across different geographies, including, without limitation, U.S. Executive Orders. Bayer is an E-Verify Employer. Location: United States : Massachusetts : Cambridge Division: Pharmaceuticals Reference Code: 867083 Contact Us Email: View email address on us.fitly.work
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