Global Portfolio Manager – Life Sciences Strategy & Analytics

Chemo; Madrid; On-site; EUR 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Continual training and development

International collaborative culture

Challenging projects with global reach

Job summary

Chemo (INSUD PHARMA) is seeking a Portfolio Manager to plan, analyze, and coordinate projects across our development and commercial portfolio, collaborating in a global, cross-functional environment.

You will support in developing portfolio plans, governance materials, and KPI analyses while coordinating with R&D, Clinical, Regulatory, and Commercial teams to align strategies and optimize information flow.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Life Sciences, Engineering, Business, or similar.
• Advanced degree (MBA, MSc, PharmD, PhD) is a plus, but not mandatory.
• 2–5 years of experience in pharma, biotechnology, or related industries.
• Background in portfolio management and/or strategy.
• Basic understanding of the drug development lifecycle, regulatory steps, or commercial product management.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication and presentation capabilities.
• Advanced organizational skills, managing multiple priorities efficiently.
• Proficient in Excel, PowerPoint, and portfolio/project management tools (including dashboards, analytics platforms).
• Collaborative mindset and ability to work effectively in global, matrixed environments.
• Detail-oriented, proactive, and results-driven.
• Strong relationship-building skills and eagerness for continuous learning.

Responsibilities

• Assisting in developing and maintaining portfolio plans, including timelines, milestones, and prioritization frameworks
• Preparing strategic materials for governance meetings and portfolio reviews
• Ensuring accurate documentation and communication of portfolio decisions and updates
• Performing portfolio analyses: risk assessments, scenario comparisons, timeline evaluations, and KPIs
• Creating dashboards and regular monitoring reports with digital tools
• Coordinating with R&D, Clinical, Regulatory, Commercial, Manufacturing, and other internal partners to collect information and align strategies
• Supporting multifunctional teams in identifying potential challenges and resource constraints
• Communicating portfolio insights to stakeholders at various levels
• Tracking and highlighting emerging risks, issues, or opportunities within the portfolio
• Assisting with the evaluation of new projects, initiatives, or external collaborations
• Contributing to continuous improvement of portfolio management processes, digital tools, and systems
• Analyze and present data for strategic decision-making
• Coordinate processes with multidisciplinary global teams
• Optimize communication and information flow
• Identify and propose improvements to portfolio management tools and processes

Skills

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Presentation skills

Organizational skills

Relationship building

Problem solving

Team collaboration

Multinational/global experience

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Life Sciences, Engineering, Business, or similar

Advanced degree (MBA, MSc, PharmD, PhD) is a plus

Tools

Excel

PowerPoint

Portfolio/project management tools

Dashboards / analytics platforms

Job description

Chemo (INSUD PHARMA) is seeking a Portfolio Manager to plan, analyze, and coordinate projects across our development and commercial portfolio, collaborating in a global, cross-functional environment.

You will support in developing portfolio plans, governance materials, and KPI analyses while coordinating with R&D, Clinical, Regulatory, and Commercial teams to align strategies and optimize information flow.