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Core Competencies
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Demonstrates expertise in portfolio decision sciences, including economic analysis, risk assessment, and advanced analytics for R&D investment decisions. Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams and effectively communicate with senior management while managing multiple projects and priorities.
Highest-signal resume keywords
Economic AnalysisRisk AssessmentPortfolio ManagementCross-Functional Team LeadershipDrug Development
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Hard Skills
ROI AnalysisNPV AnalysisProbabilistic EvaluationsAdvanced AnalyticsArtificial IntelligenceMachine LearningProject ManagementStrategic ThinkingDecision-MakingMarket Assessment
Soft Skills
Effective CommunicationNegotiation SkillsInfluencing SkillsTeamworkProblem-Solving
Certifications & Qualifications
PhDMBA
Industry Keywords
PharmaceuticalHealthcareR&D ProcessesInvestment DecisionsPortfolio ReviewStakeholder ManagementChange Management
About the role
Key responsibilities & impact- Partner with the Head, Portfolio Decision Sciences, RI&I to support the portfolio throughout the R&D lifecycle, from preclinical Research to late-stage clinical Development
- Evaluate investment opportunities under significant uncertainty and limited data using systematic risk assessment and probabilistic evaluations
- Conduct economic analyses, including ROI and NPV, for development options and scenarios
- Work directly with pipeline project teams and governance boards to inform technical progression and investment decisions
- Provide objective individual project assessments for R&D investment decisions
- Make recommendations to investment body chairs based on rigorous option analyses, value-risk assessments, and resource optimisation
- Lead portfolio- and indication-level assessments for portfolio prioritisation and investment decisions
- Assess assets using external market perspectives, sell-side benchmarks, and competitor benchmarks
- Support the biannual dynamic Portfolio Review process for RI&I
- Collaborate with portfolio management, finance, Research Unit leaders, strategy, project management, and operations colleagues
- Recommend short- and long-term focus areas and risk-mitigation approaches
- Monitor external portfolio-management developments and propose innovations for decision-making
- Enhance and deploy advanced analytics, including artificial intelligence and machine learning, for portfolio decisions
Requirements
What you’ll need- Proven experience in the pharmaceutical, healthcare, or related industry
- Bachelor’s Degree in a related field
- Understanding of Commercial and/or R&D processes
- Experience leading or supporting project teams in drug development preferred
- Track record of independent delivery on projects
- Matrix management skills and ability to work effectively in a senior cross-functional team environment
- Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities
- Coordination and planning skills, teamwork, and strategic thinking
- Effective communication and negotiation skills for a wide variety of audiences, including senior management
- Strong influencing skills and personal resilience
- Sufficient depth in drug development to engage R&D leaders as a peer, constructively challenge development plans, and shape decisions without formal authority
- Well-organised and methodical approach to problem-solving
- Ability to develop multiple options, strategies, or contingency plans and compare their pros and cons
- High learning agility
- PhD, MBA, or other advanced degree preferred
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Cross-functional stakeholder management skills
- Demonstrated success in enabling and driving change
Benefits
Comp & perks- Hybrid working model combining on-site and remote work
- Agile working culture and flexibility opportunities
- Equal opportunity employment
- Adjustments and support available during the recruitment process