The Portfolio Manager supports the planning, analysis, and coordination of projects across the pharmaceutical development and commercial portfolio. Working within a global, cross-functional environment, this role helps maintain an integrated view of portfolio performance, supports decision-making processes, and contributes to ensuring that investments and resources align with organizational priorities.

Key Responsibilities

Portfolio Support & Coordination

• Assist in the development and maintenance of portfolio plans, including timelines, milestones, and prioritization frameworks.

• Support the preparation of materials for governance meetings and portfolio reviews.

• Help ensure accurate documentation and communication of portfolio decisions and updates.

Portfolio Analysis

• Conduct foundational portfolio analyses (e.g., risk assessments, scenario comparisons, timeline evaluations).

• Prepare regular portfolio reports, dashboards, and KPIs using available tools and data sources.

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Coordinate with R&D, Clinical, Regulatory, Commercial, Manufacturing, and other internal partners to collect project information and ensure alignment with portfolio processes.

• Support cross-functional teams in tracking progress and identifying potential challenges or resource constraints.

• Facilitate clear communication of portfolio insights to stakeholders at different levels.

Risk & Opportunity Monitoring

• Track and highlight emerging risks, issues, or opportunities within the portfolio.

• Support development of mitigation strategies by gathering insights from functional experts.

• Assist in evaluating new opportunities (e.g., early programs, lifecycle initiatives, external collaborations).

Process & Tool Enhancement

• Contribute to the improvement of portfolio management systems and workflows.

• Support implementation and continuous improvement of digital tools, templates, and analytics dashboards.

Qualifications

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in Life Sciences, Business, Engineering, or related field required.

• Advanced degree (MBA, MSc, PharmD, PhD) advantageous but not required.

Experience

• 2–5 years of experience in the pharmaceutical, biotechnology, or related life-science sectors.

• Prior experience in portfolio management and strategy

• Basic understanding of the drug development lifecycle, regulatory steps, or commercial product management.

Skills & Competencies

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills; ability to interpret data and identify trends.

• Solid communication and presentation abilities, both written and verbal.

• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously.

• Proficiency in Excel, PowerPoint, and portfolio/project management tools; experience with dashboards or analytics platforms is a plus.

• Collaborative mindset and ability to work effectively in a global, matrixed team environment.

Key Success Factors

• Detail-oriented with strong follow-through and accountability.

• Proactive in identifying issues and proposing solutions.

• Ability to build relationships across diverse functional areas.

• Intellectual curiosity and willingness to learn pharmaceutical portfolio and development frameworks.