Associate Director, Integrated Biologics R&D Portfolio Lead

Translate R&D; and business strategy into a balanced portfolio of initiatives, investments, and innovation opportunities. Establish portfolio prioritization frameworks, governance and process based on strategic fit, value, risk, feasibility, and resource requirements. Leverage technology trends, competitive intelligence, market insights, and external innovation signals to identify areas where R&D; investment should be increased, accelerated, redirected, or reduced, ensuring a robust and future-ready innovation portfolio. Support leadership in making data-driven investment and resource allocation decisions. Continuously assess portfolio performance and recommend adjustments to maximise value delivery. Identify emerging scientific, technological, market, and industry trends that could influence R&D; strategy and competitive positioning. Generate actionable innovation insights through external scouting, benchmarking, competitive intelligence, and collaboration with internal experts. Translate innovation opportunities into strategic options, business cases, and investment recommendations. Support development of long-term innovation roadmaps and strategic growth opportunities. Build and evaluate business cases, investment proposals, and portfolio recommendations. Quantify value creation opportunities, including productivity improvements, cost reduction, revenue growth, risk mitigation, and customer impact. Partner with R&D;, Finance, Business and Operations stakeholders to assess ROI, financial viability, and strategic trade-offs. Establish KPIs and value realization metrics to track outcomes and benefits realization. Build trusted relationships with senior leaders across R&D;, Operations, Commercial Development, Finance, and external partners. Drive alignment among diverse stakeholders with competing priorities and perspectives. Facilitate executive discussions, strategic workshops, and governance forums. Influence decision-making through structured problem solving, compelling communication, and evidence-based recommendations. Act as a translator between scientific, technical, operational, and business communities. Establish governance processes that improve transparency, accountability, and decision quality. Develop executive-level portfolio reviews and performance reporting. Prepare strategic recommendations for leadership teams and governance bodies. Ensure decisions are supported by robust analysis, insights, and risk assessment.

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• Ph.D., Master's degree, or equivalent experience in Life Sciences, Biotechnology, Engineering, Business, or related discipline

• Significant experience in portfolio management, strategy, innovation, consulting, business transformation, or R&D; leadership

• Experience in strategic and/or management consulting is highly desirable

• Proven track record of leading complex cross-functional initiatives within matrix organizations

• Demonstrated experience developing business cases, investment strategies, and portfolio recommendations

• Strong understanding of R&D;, product development, manufacturing, and commercialization processes

• Experience engaging with senior leadership and facilitating strategic decision-making

• Demonstrated ability to drive outcomes through influence rather than direct authority