Director – Portfolio Valuation & Decision Analysis
About The Position
The Director – Portfolio Valuation & Decision Analysis partners with program leaders and managers, global portfolio managers, Finance, Commercial, and cross-functional teams to evaluate development strategies, investment alternatives, and lifecycle opportunities. The role supports stage-gate reviews and governance decisions with objective assessments of program value, risk, and strategic considerations, and provides actionable recommendations for strategic planning, prioritization, and resource allocation. The Director leads the development and ongoing assessment of program business cases and portfolio value, ensuring cases reflect current development plans, commercial assumptions, competitive dynamics, and investment requirements. The role identifies and communicates material changes in program value, risk, and investment outlook; evaluates external opportunities such as licensing, partnerships, and co-development; and leads scenario, sensitivity, and risk analyses. It assesses development, commercial, regulatory, and market uncertainties and delivers insights for portfolio optimization, long-range planning, and investment decisions. The position also establishes and maintains standards, methodologies, and governance processes for business case development and portfolio valuation, ensuring consistent, transparent, and objective evaluation across the portfolio and driving alignment on assumptions, decision criteria, and valuation approaches. The work takes place in a normal office situation with expected global travel. Proficiency in English is required.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Business Analytics, Decision Sciences, Operations Research, Engineering, or a related discipline.
- At least 10 years of experience in pharmaceutical, biotechnology, or life sciences organizations.
- At least 6 years of experience in portfolio management, strategic planning, finance, commercial assessment, or decision analysis; a combination of experience and/or education may be considered.
- Demonstrated experience supporting stage-gate reviews, portfolio prioritization, and strategic investment decisions.
- Experience working with program teams and senior leadership on program investment and resource planning decisions.
- Deep understanding of pharmaceutical R&D, portfolio management, and product development.
- Expertise in business case development, portfolio valuation, financial modeling (NPV), and scenario analysis.
- Strong strategic thinking and ability to evaluate investment opportunities, risks, and trade-offs.
- Ability to synthesize scientific, commercial, and financial inputs into clear recommendations for senior leadership.
- Strong communication, influencing, and stakeholder management skills in a highly matrixed environment.
- Proven ability to support teams and drive evidence-based decision-making.
- Ability to read and interpret complex business and/or technical documents, write comprehensive reports and detailed business correspondence, communicate concepts across departments, present to groups of departments, and interact with senior management.
- Understanding of value metrics and how to use them effectively on projects.
- Ability to solve complex problems with multiple variables using nonstandard solutions and in-depth analysis, and to draw inferences and follow prescribed, detailed procedures.
- Proficiency in speaking, comprehending, reading, and writing English.
Nice To Haves
- Master's degree (MBA, MS, or related advanced degree).
Responsibilities
- Partner with program leaders and managers, global portfolio managers, Finance, Commercial, and cross-functional teams to evaluate development strategies, investment alternatives, and lifecycle opportunities.
- Support stage-gate reviews and governance decisions through objective assessments of program value, risk, and strategic considerations.
- Provide actionable recommendations to support program strategic planning, prioritization, and resource allocation.
- Lead the development and ongoing assessment of program business cases and portfolio value.
- Ensure business cases reflect current development plans, commercial assumptions, competitive dynamics, and investment requirements.
- Identify and communicate material changes in program value, risk, and investment outlook.
- Support evaluation of external opportunities, including licensing, partnerships, and co-development.
- Lead scenario, sensitivity, and risk analyses to evaluate strategic alternatives and key value drivers.
- Assess the impact of development, commercial, regulatory, and market uncertainties on program and portfolio value.
- Deliver insights to support portfolio optimization, long-range planning, and investment decision-making.
- Establish and maintain standards, methodologies, and governance processes for business case development and portfolio valuation.
- Ensure consistent, transparent, and objective evaluation of programs and investment opportunities across the portfolio.
- Drive alignment on key assumptions, decision criteria, and valuation approaches.
Benefits
- Competitive salaries
- Benefits
- Inclusive environment
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Director
