Head of Immunology Portfolio Development

Role Summary

Head of Immunology Portfolio Development. Based in Cambridge, MA or Morristown, NJ. Lead a team of Global Project Team Heads (8–10) from research through commercialization, drive portfolio execution, and contribute to the Immunology TA strategy as a member of the TA leadership team.

Responsibilities

• Lead Global Project Team Heads: Lead a team of 8–10 GPH who have projects from research through commercialization. Provide management and coaching to ensure excellence in their roles and GPT leadership across the immunology portfolio.
• Drive Portfolio Execution: Help the GPTs attain portfolio goals for their programs and manage resources efficiently in line with the TA strategy.
• Contribute to TA Strategy: Work with cross-functional leaders, including commercial, medical, clinical development, translational medicine, and research to develop the Immunology TA strategy.
• Serve as a member of the TA leadership team, participating in the success of TA management and portfolio development and optimization.

Qualifications

• Experience: 10+ years of experience in research, biotech, or pharmaceutical development is required.
• Experience within multiple disease areas is preferred.
• Prior experience as an asset team lead is preferred, especially including late development and regulatory submission experience, and including more than one asset.
• Experience across multiple disease areas and multiple functions is favorable. Prior experience as a manager is preferred.

Education

• A minimum of a Bachelor’s Degree is Required. An advanced degree (e.g., PhD, MD/PhD, PharmD) in immunology or a related field is preferred.

Skills

• Think strategically about opportunities and risks.
• Manage a large portfolio, but understand the details of individual asset programs.
• Solve problems.
• Make challenging portfolio trade-off decisions.
• Communicate accurately and succinctly, tailored for different internal and external audiences.
• Be a coach and mentor, and a role model to other leaders.
• Work collaboratively.

Additional Requirements

• Travel: Up to 25% travel.