Portfolio Analyst - India

Worldwide; India; On-site; INR 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Job summary

Worldwide Clinical Trials is seeking a product/portfolio manager to oversee the intake and prioritization of ideas across global teams. You will coordinate with business partners, sponsors, and delivery teams to ensure timely triage and clear communication of prioritization decisions.

The role requires a degree plus at least three years in a related field, with strong English communication, and a track record in clinical drug development environments or software deployment.

Qualifications

• Educated to degree level or equivalent and with at least 3 years’ experience in a related field.
• Experience of the clinical drug development environment including software development and deployment preferred.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills and strong attention to detail.
• Knowledge of guidelines and regulations for design and deployment of technologies in clinical development.

Responsibilities

• Manage review and prioritization of ideas submitted by Worldwide teams through the portfolio management system.
• Lead meetings with business partners to prioritize ideas and inform delivery partners.
• Maintain understanding of customer needs, behaviors, and pain points to inform product decisions.
• Stay current with industry trends and drive innovation initiatives.
• Facilitate data‑driven decisions using analytics and user insights for feature optimization.
• Ensure specifications are agreed with sponsors and liaise across technology and medical colleagues.

Skills

Project management

Leadership

Communication skills

Stakeholder coordination

Education

Degree level or equivalent

Tools

Portfolio management system

Job description

Who we are

We’re a global, midsize CRO that pushes boundaries, innovates and invents because the path to a cure for the world’s most persistent diseases is not paved by those who play it safe. It is built by those who take pioneering, creative approaches and implement them with quality and excellence. We are Worldwide Clinical Trials, and we are a global team of over 3,500+ experts, bright thinkers, dreamers and doers and, together, we are changing the way the world experiences CROs - in the best possible way. Our mission is to work with passion and purpose every day to improve lives and we are looking for others who value this same pursuit.

Why Worldwide

We believe everyone plays an important role in making a world of difference for patients and their caregivers. From our hands-on, accessible leaders, to our cohesive and supportive teams, we are committed to enabling professionals from all backgrounds and experiences to succeed. We prioritize cultivating a diverse and inclusive environment that continues to promote collaboration and creativity. We are proud to be a workplace where people thrive by being themselves and are inspired to do their best work every day.

SUMMARY

Manages ideas submitted through the portfolio intake process.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Tasks may include, but are not limited to: Manage the review and prioritization process for ideas submitted by Worldwide teams through the portfolio management system. Responsible for ensuring that all ideas are reviewed and triaged. Work with idea submitters to gather necessary data to allow review committee to properly assess all ideas. Organizes ideas and leads meetings with the business partners to prioritize ideas and then informs delivery partners (internal or external) of prioritization. Maintain a working understanding of customer needs, behaviors, and pain points to inform product decisions and enhancements. Stay abreast of industry trends and competitive situations; proposing, developing and leading innovation initiatives; supporting business development and sponsors. Stay current with industry trends, emerging technologies, and best practices in product management to drive innovation and maintain a competitive edge. Contribute and facilitate data-driven decisions, leveraging analytics and user insights to assist with the optimization of product features and drive continuous improvement. As applicable, ensure solution specifications are agreed with sponsors and internal colleagues. Ensure self and team liaise with technology and other scientific/medical colleagues. Maintain positive communications and interactions within and across teams to deliver an integrated approach with other departments. Ensure functionality, specifications, data collection interfaces and data reporting tools are developed and specified. Perform other duties as assigned. The duties and responsibilities listed above are representative of the nature and level of work assigned and are not necessarily all-inclusive.

OTHER SKILLS AND ABILITIES

A good standard of written and spoken English. Excellent project management skills with ability to work to and direct project plans. Able to prioritize and handle multiple projects simultaneously; flexible and able to use sound independent judgment and take initiative to assess information. Proven leadership and management skills.

REQUIREMENTS

Educated to degree level or equivalent and with at least 3 years’ experience in a related field. Experience of the clinical drug development environment including experience in software development and application deployment is preferred. Excellent written and verbal communication skills and strong attention to detail are essential. Good knowledge of guidelines and regulations relevant to the design and deployment of technologies and programming in clinical development programs. Promotion to the next level is not automatic based on years of experience. Personnel are evaluated on proven competency, level of responsibility, and ability to work independently.

WE'RE AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Worldwide is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to enabling professionals from all backgrounds and experiences to succeed and, to that end, we prioritize attracting diverse talent and cultivating an inclusive environment that encourages collaboration and creativity. We know that when our employees feel appreciated and inclusive, they can be more creative, innovative, and successful. We’re on a mission to hire the very best and are committed to creating exceptional employee experiences where everyone is respected and has access to equal opportunity. We provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants regardless of race, color, ethnicity, ancestry, religion, national origin, gender, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital or parental status, disability, military status, or other class protected by applicable law.

ABOUT US

This is who we are. We’re a team of clinicians, scientists, and researchers who want to make healthcare better. We were founded on an unwavering commitment to authentic, personalized attention. And today, as CROs consolidate and the industry changes rapidly, that personalized attention is more important than ever. We all came to this industry for different reasons, from different walks of life. If you ask any one of us why we’re here, you’ll get a different answer. And that’s what makes us special.