Responsibilities
- Develop and implement robust frameworks for Research TA and Disease Area strategy development in alignment with Therapeutic Area Governance (TAG) strategy
- Advance robust capabilities for active shaping and management of TA project portfolios, including portfolio analytics, portfolio reviews, risk management, and resource allocation
- Drive strong project and collaboration and delivery practices focused on speed and optimized value
- Lead portfolio management for one or more Research Therapeutic Areas
- Partner with the late-stage portfolio and program management office to ensure end-to-end strategic portfolio alignment and value delivery
- Lead delivery efforts for corporate Scientific Advisory Boards and Research Outreach programs
- Attract, develop, and retain talent; cultivate a team culture rooted in purpose, inclusion, and growth
- Lead continuous improvement of Research portfolio management capabilities and processes
- Provide leadership for functional or cross-functional strategic initiatives, including merger and acquisition integration
Requirements
- Doctorate degree and 5 years relevant scientific and industry experience OR Master’s degree and 9 years relevant scientific and industry experience OR Bachelor’s degree and 11 years relevant scientific and industry experience AND 5 years of managerial experience directly managing people and/or leadership experience leading teams, projects, programs or directing the allocation of resources
Nice to Have
- Leadership experience in cross-functional drug development or business development for early-stage pipeline assets
- Demonstrated ability to develop and deliver portfolio, organizational, and functional strategies with measurable impact
- Deep understanding of R&D, drug development, and commercialization processes
- Strong scientific expertise and business discernment with demonstrated portfolio and program management experience
- Executive presence with an ability to influence others at all levels
- Strategic problem-solver capable of navigating ambiguity and driving pragmatic solutions
- Strong quantitative and qualitative analytical skills
- Leadership experience building and developing top-performing teams in matrixed environments
- Experience with finance, budgeting, and resource planning
- Skilled at conflict resolution, stakeholder management, and change leadership
Benefits
- A comprehensive employee benefits package, including a Retirement and Savings Plan with generous company contributions, group medical, dental and vision coverage, life and disability insurance, and flexible spending accounts
- A discretionary annual bonus program, or for field sales representatives, a sales-based incentive plan
- Stock-based long-term incentives
- Award-winning time-off plans
- Flexible work models, including remote and hybrid work arrangements, where possible
Additional Information
- Travel expectations are quarterly in Thousand Oaks, CA
