Associate Director, Governance & Portfolio Lead

Role: Associate Director, Governance & Portfolio Lead responsible for managing enterprise portfolio governance in US strategy, including intake, triage, analytics, decision prep, dependency management, and action tracking. Responsibilities: oversee portfolio segments, ensure high-quality initiative submissions with problem statements, strategic rationale, risks, dependencies, and success metrics; apply prioritization criteria; prepare governance materials such as dashboards and summaries; monitor portfolio health and escalate unresolved issues. Requirements: Bachelor's degree (advanced degree preferred), 7+ years in portfolio management, strategic planning, or pharma operations; experience with governance processes, project dashboards, stakeholder communication, and dependency management; strong analytical and facilitation skills. Preferred: experience in pharma portfolio tools, KPI dashboards, and commercial strategy. High-Value: role supports enterprise portfolio governance within a biopharma context, likely involving strategic initiatives across drug development or commercial functions. Work setup: based in East Hanover, NJ, with up to 20% domestic/international travel; no remote work or relocation offered.