Portfolio Manager, HCP Team Response

Laerdal Medical AS; Stavanger; On-site; NOK 1,000,000 - 1,400,000; Full time

Job summary

Laerdal Medical AS in Stavanger, Norway, seeks a Portfolio Manager for Healthcare Provider Teams to shape and grow a program portfolio that improves patient outcomes worldwide. You will lead initiatives with the Laerdal and American Heart Association alliance to strengthen clinical training and customer value.

You will translate strategic priorities into concrete plans, drive programs from concept to launch, and collaborate across functions to ensure successful delivery and measurable impact.

Qualifications

• Experience leading portfolios, programs, or strategic initiatives.
• Ability to influence across teams and stakeholders.
• Structured approach to execution and delivery.
• Interest in healthcare, education, or life sciences.
• Experience with clinical education or healthcare training is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead the strategy, roadmap, and development of the HCP Teams portfolio.
• Drive programs from concept through launch, continuous improvement, and growth.
• Identify new opportunities to expand program reach and customer impact.
• Translate strategic priorities into clear plans and measurable outcomes.
• Collaborate with stakeholders across the organizations to align goals.
• Use customer insights and market trends to shape portfolio priorities.
• Ensure programs remain evidence-based and aligned with partner commitments.

Skills

Portfolio management

Stakeholder influence

Strategic execution

Healthcare industry

Program leadership

Job description

Portfolio Manager, Healthcare Provider Teams

Help shape training programs that improve patient outcomes worldwide

Make a difference with Laerdal where immersive technology transforms healthcare quality and education across the globe. With over 2,200 colleagues, join a team where collaboration and engagement are prioritized in helping save one million more lives, every year, by 2030.

About the role

As Portfolio Manager for Healthcare Provider (HCP) Teams, you will play a key role in shaping and growing a portfolio of training programs that help healthcare professionals work together effectively when every second counts. Working closely with colleagues across the Laerdal and American Heart Association strategic alliance, you will lead initiatives that strengthen clinical training, improve customer value, and help healthcare teams deliver better outcomes for patients around the world. This is a unique opportunity for someone who enjoys combining strategy, collaboration, and execution while working with colleagues who are committed to making a meaningful difference.

What you will do:

• Lead the strategy, roadmap, and development of the HCP Teams portfolio;
• Drive programs from concept through launch, continuous improvement, and growth.
• Identify new opportunities to expand program reach and customer impact.
• Translate strategic priorities into clear plans, measurable outcomes, and successful delivery.
• Collaborate with stakeholders across the organizations to align goals and ensure effective execution.
• Use customer insights, market trends, and clinical developments to shape future portfolio priorities.
• Ensure programs remain evidence-based, clinically relevant, and aligned with partner commitments.

Who we’re looking for

You enjoy bringing people together around a common goal and are comfortable working in environments where success depends on collaboration, influence, and strong relationships. You are equally comfortable discussing long-term strategy and rolling up your sleeves to move initiatives forward. Most importantly, you are motivated by creating meaningful impact through your work.

We think you’ll thrive in this role if you bring:

• Experience leading portfolios, programs, products, or strategic initiatives.
• The ability to influence and build alignment across teams and stakeholders.
• Strong business understanding combined with a structured approach to execution.
• Experience navigating complexity and balancing multiple priorities.
• An interest in healthcare, education, life sciences, or mission-driven organizations.
• Experience with clinical education, healthcare training, or resuscitation programs is valuable, but not required.

Key competencies

• Critical Thinking & Problem Solving – You analyze complex situations, identify opportunities, and make sound decisions.
• Influencing & Persuasion – You build alignment and create momentum without relying on formal authority.
• Communication – You communicate clearly and confidently with a wide range of stakeholders.
• Collaboration – You foster strong partnerships and enjoy working across functions and organizations.
• Adaptability & Flexibility – You navigate change effectively and remain focused in dynamic environments.
• Taking Initiative – You proactively identify opportunities, solve challenges, and drive progress.

Why join us?

At Laerdal, you'll join a purpose-driven company where your work contributes to helping healthcare professionals save lives. You'll work alongside engaged colleagues in Stavanger and across the world, combining local collaboration with global impact.

Location:

Stavanger, Norway

Please note that we use Semac background checks in our recruitment process.