Director – Portfolio Valuation, Decision Analysis

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in United States.

📋 Description

• Collaborate with Program Leaders, Managers, Global Portfolio Managers, Finance, Commercial, and cross-functional teams to assess development strategies, investment options, and lifecycle opportunities.

• Assist in stage-gate reviews and governance decisions by providing objective evaluations of program value, risk, and strategic factors.

• Offer actionable insights for program strategic planning, prioritization, and resource distribution.

• Direct the development and continuous evaluation of program business cases and portfolio value.

• Ensure that business cases accurately represent current development strategies, commercial assumptions, competitive factors, and investment needs.

• Recognize and communicate significant changes in program value, risk, and investment forecasts.

• Aid in the assessment of external opportunities, including licensing, partnerships, and co-development ventures.

• Lead scenario, sensitivity, and risk analyses to assess strategic alternatives and essential value drivers.

• Evaluate the effects of development, commercial, regulatory, and market uncertainties on program and portfolio value.

• Provide insights that support portfolio optimization, long-term planning, and investment decision-making.

• Establish and uphold standards, methodologies, and governance processes for business case creation and portfolio valuation.

• Ensure a consistent, transparent, and objective appraisal of programs and investment opportunities throughout the portfolio.

• Foster alignment on key assumptions, decision criteria, and valuation methodologies.

⛳️ Requirements

• A Bachelor's degree is required in Business Analytics, Decision Sciences, Operations Research, Engineering, or a related field.

• A Master's degree (MBA, MS, or related advanced degree) is preferred for candidates.

• Over 10 years of experience in pharmaceutical, biotechnology, or life sciences sectors.

• At least 6 years of experience in portfolio management, strategic planning, finance, commercial assessment, or decision analysis.

• A combination of relevant experience and/or education will be considered.

• Proven experience in supporting stage-gate reviews, portfolio prioritization, and strategic investment decisions.

• Experience collaborating with program teams and senior leadership to assist with program investment and resource planning decisions.

• Comprehensive knowledge of pharmaceutical R&D, portfolio management, and product development.

• Proficiency in business case development, portfolio valuation, financial modeling (NPV), and scenario analysis.

• Strong strategic thinking skills with the ability to assess investment opportunities, risks, and trade-offs.

• Competence in synthesizing scientific, commercial, and financial inputs into clear recommendations for senior management.

• Excellent communication, influencing, and stakeholder management abilities in a complex matrix environment.

• Demonstrated capability to support teams and promote evidence-based decision-making.

• Ability to read and interpret complex business and/or technical documents.

• Skill in writing comprehensive reports and detailed business correspondence.

• Capability to collaborate with diverse groups and effectively communicate established concepts.

• Proficient in presenting to various departments.

• Ability to engage and interact with senior management effectively.

• Understanding of value metrics and their effective application on projects.

• Aptitude for resolving complex issues involving various variables using unconventional solutions that require in-depth analysis.

• Ability to draw conclusions and adhere to prescribed and detailed procedures to tackle complex problems.

• Typical office environment with anticipated global travel.

• Proficiency in English, including speaking, comprehension, reading, and writing, is essential.

🏝️ Benefits

• Competitive salaries.

• Comprehensive benefits package.

• Inclusive workplace culture.

• Opportunities for global travel.