Director, Vaccine Portfolio Strategy & External Partnerships

Role: Lead vaccine portfolio strategy and external partnership initiatives, translating pipeline priorities into actionable plans aligned with enterprise goals. Responsibilities: conduct strategic portfolio planning across inline, lifecycle, pipeline, and external opportunities; develop business cases, scenario models, and risk assessments; evaluate market, clinical, and commercial data; support external negotiations with partners and vendors; drive strategic diligence and portfolio governance; influence cross-functional stakeholders to optimize value and prioritize investments. Requirements: Bachelor’s in science, business, healthcare or related field; 10+ years in pharma, biotech, vaccines, or healthcare strategy, with experience in portfolio planning, business development, or market access; deep understanding of vaccine lifecycle management, global commercialization, launch, pricing, and payer dynamics; strong analytical, financial modeling, and strategic assessment skills; proven leadership influencing senior stakeholders; ability to synthesize complex data and drive decisions under ambiguity. High-Value: vaccines, lifecycle management, global markets, strategic diligence, opportunity assessment, negotiation support, AI application in R&D; hybrid onsite/remote work with 10-20% travel.