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

• Lead operational management of the Development Unit Leadership Team, including agenda planning, meeting logistics, preparation guidance, minutes, decision documentation and follow-up
• Coordinate portfolio and strategy activities concerning pipeline progress, prioritization, early portfolio development, executive reporting, governance milestones and external stakeholder communications
• Provide portfolio analytics, milestone and tollgate reporting, portfolio risk assessments and executive insights for portfolio reviews
• Partner with Global Program Heads, Global Program Teams and senior functional leaders across Development, Biomedical Research, Medical Affairs, Commercial, Communications and Investor Relations
• Drive portfolio resource planning and contribute to assessments of organizational capacity, capability needs and execution risks
• Design, implement and improve processes supporting portfolio prioritization, resource allocation, risk management and consistent decision-making
• Leverage digital technologies, data analytics and AI-enabled ways of working to improve portfolio transparency, decision quality and organizational effectiveness
• Guide Global Program Teams on project governance requirements and preparation for portfolio decision forums
• Track leadership-team objectives, decisions and commitments, flagging risks, gaps, dependencies and overdue actions
• Provide strategic support to the Development Unit Head and Leadership Team on high-priority portfolio, organizational and business matters
• Foster Development Unit identity, collaboration and community through town halls, newsletters and strategic engagement initiatives
• Exchange best practices with Operations teams across other Development Units
• Mentor colleagues, support organizational change and deputize for the Head of Portfolio Strategy and Operations when required

• Bachelor’s degree, professional bachelor’s degree or equivalent qualification in life sciences, business, strategy, project management or another relevant discipline
• Strong relationship-management and influencing skills, with experience working effectively across global, matrixed and multidisciplinary teams
• Excellent analytical thinking and judgment, attention to detail / accuracy, and communication skills
• Ability to translate complex portfolio information into clear recommendations for senior leaders
• Experience in pharmaceutical or biotechnology development, portfolio strategy, program management, business operations or a closely related environment such as consulting
• Strong understanding of drug-development, program and portfolio governance, reporting, program decision‑making and cross‑functional interfaces
• Demonstrated experience managing senior leadership or executive governance forums, including agenda development, decision documentation, action tracking and stakeholder preparation
• Proven ability to design and improve portfolio‑management, prioritization, resource‑allocation and risk‑management processes
• Fluency in English, with excellent written and verbal communication skills

Demonstrates 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.

• Portfolio Management
• Strategic Planning
• Risk Management
• Stakeholder Communication
• Analytical Thinking

• Portfolio Analytics
• Program Management
• Decision Documentation
• Resource Allocation
• Governance Reporting
• Drug Development
• Project Governance
• Risk Assessment
• Process Improvement
• Executive Reporting

• Relationship Management
• Influencing Skills
• Attention to Detail
• Communication Skills
• Mentoring

• Pharmaceutical Development
• Biotechnology
• Portfolio Strategy
• Business Operations
• Cross‑Functional Interfaces

• Data Analytics
• Digital Technologies
• AI-Enabled Solutions