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Job type: Permanent

Discipline: Senior/Director & VP, Biological Sciences, Molecular Biology

Location: United States

Proclinical is in search for a Director of Portfolio Development for our client, a leading CRO located in Pittsburgh, PA. As the Portfolio Development Director, you will work closely with the Head of Portfolio Development & Translational Science leadership to identify, evaluate, develop a business-case for project proposals and enable informed decision making for investment.

Job Responsibilities:

E2E accountability for internal pipeline asset management (idea to commercial) which includes,
Actively manages multiple programs at various stages as well as leads new proposal/concept evaluation in parallel.
Collaborates closely with PIs to ensure idea fits with desired program attributes for consideration and enables idea development with an understanding of potential commercial pathways.
Drafts and leads finalization of translational development plan for the program ensuring key questions are identified and addressed via the plan to inform future investment decision making.
Leads discussions on program proposals, plans and business case at internal team forums for their input and develops team recommendation to be presented at governing bodies.
Build partnerships with University of Pittsburgh Office of Innovation & PIs & relevant stakeholders to drive forward internal pipeline portfolio.
Oversee execution of agreed plans and serve as primary contact with vendors, business partners and internal stakeholders ensuring completion of agreed plan in a timely fashion.
Participate in external diligence on an ad-hoc basis.
Support organizational initiatives to accomplish Portfolio Development organizational goals and long term vision.
Support hiring, serve as a mentor to junior staff. Develop and coach direct reports to be future.

Skills and Requirements:

MS at a minimum, PhD in life sciences or MD preferred
8 years of relevant professional experience in the life sciences or healthcare industry for MS or 5 plus years for PhD.
MBA or PMP certification is a plus
The successful candidate should have the demonstrated ability to independently tackle complex scientific and business problems
Demonstrated history of management, project planning and reporting, problem solving, organizational, and negotiation skills.
Demonstrated ability to communicate (both in writing and orally) complicated scientific or medical information to a broad audience including scientific experts, business professionals and C-Level executives.
We are looking for candidates with a successful track record of working in and managing small cross-functional teams, having demonstrated the capacity to effectively manage upward and downward to achieve critical project goals.
The ideal candidate is a self-starter, highly motivated and willing to go the extra mile to support the vision of enabling Life Changing Medicine.
Excellent written and oral communication skills required
Flexibility on-site for first few months and for travel as needed

If you are having difficulty in applying or if you have any questions, please contact Phil Sawyer at (+1) 347-901-4526 or p.sawyer@proclinical.com.

Proclinical is a specialist employment agency and recruitment business, providing job opportunities within major pharmaceutical, biopharmaceutical, biotechnology and medical device companies.

Proclinical Staffing is an equal opportunity employer.

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