Executive Director, Asset Management

Veloxis Pharmaceuticals, Inc.; North Carolina; On-site; USD 270,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

Veloxis Pharmaceuticals, Inc. seeks an Executive Director of Operations Strategy & Portfolio Management to translate enterprise strategy into an integrated portfolio of high‑impact initiatives.

This senior leader will guide strategic planning, portfolio governance, and transformation across PO&T, partnering with executives to ensure priorities are clearly defined, resourced, and executed. The role reports to the senior leadership team and commands a base compensation range of $270–300K, with

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in business, engineering, life sciences, technology, operations, or related discipline.
• 15+ years in pharma/biotech/healthcare/tech/operations.
• Experience in portfolio management, program management, or business transformation.

Responsibilities

• Provide input to strategic roadmaps and translate strategies into actionable priorities.
• Lead portfolio governance, investment priorities, and resource allocation.
• Oversee cross-functional programs from strategy to benefits realization.
• Develop executive reporting and portfolio reviews for senior leadership.
• Establish and lead a PMO or Enterprise Portfolio Management function.

Skills

Enterprise portfolio management

Strategic planning

Executive communications

Financial analysis

Program management

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Change management

PMO/Portfolio governance

Education

Bachelor’s degree in business or related

Advanced degree (MBA/MS) preferred

Tools

PMO tools

Job description

The Asahi Kasei Group operates with a commitment of creating for tomorrow. Our business sectors, Material, Homes, and Health Care, contribute to the development of society by anticipating the changing needs of those around the world. We look for candidates that offer a fresh perspective and a variety of skills to help us achieve our commitment. Veloxis Pharmaceuticals is an Asahi-Kasei Group Company based in Cary, NC. Our purpose is to transform transplant medicine as the primary partner to the community of transplant healthcare providers and their patients; our focus is in developing new therapies and programs to help transplant healthcare providers and the patients they treat. Veloxis provides a dynamic and innovative place to work that encourages professional development and embraces diversity. We seek creative, intelligent, action‑oriented, and passionate individuals who thrive in a collaborative team environment. If you are interested in being part of a patient‑centric company, then we invite you to learn more about the employment opportunities available at Veloxis. Our success is tied to the contribution of every team member, which is why we provide a valuable and competitive compensation package that includes health and insurance benefits, training, and development opportunities, as well as performance‑based bonus eligibility.

Company: Veloxis Pharmaceuticals, Inc.

Job Description

The Executive Director, Operations Strategy & Portfolio Management is a senior strategic leader within Pharmaceutical Operations & Technologies responsible for translating enterprise and functional strategy into an integrated portfolio of high‑impact initiatives. This role provides leadership across strategic planning, project and program management, portfolio governance, operational transformation, technology strategy, and execution. The Executive Director partners closely with senior leaders across Pharmaceutical Operations, Technology, Manufacturing, Quality, Supply Chain, Regulatory, Finance, and other business functions to ensure that strategic priorities are clearly defined, appropriately resourced, effectively governed, and successfully executed. This leader serves as a key advisor to executive management, providing an enterprise view of the organization’s strategic portfolio, investment priorities, risks, dependencies, and progress toward business objectives. The base compensation range for this role is $270-300K. Base Compensation is influenced by many factors including, but not limited to: time in the role, previous experience, skills, knowledge, performance, work requirements, internal equity, and business / economic conditions.

Summary of Key Responsibilities

• Provide input to the strategic roadmap for Pharmaceutical Operations & Technologies in alignment with overall company objectives.
• Translate corporate and functional strategies into actionable priorities, programs, and measurable outcomes for PO&T by project.
• Lead strategic planning processes, including annual operating plans, multi‑year roadmaps, and strategic investment priorities.
• Provide executive‑level recommendations regarding priorities, resource allocation, investments, risks, and organizational capabilities.
• Establish and lead an integrated portfolio management framework for all projects within PO&T.
• Oversee a portfolio of complex, cross‑functional programs from strategy and business case development through implementation and benefits realization for PO&T.
• Ensure projects are appropriately prioritized based on strategic value, business impact, risk, complexity, and resource requirements for PO&T.
• Establish governance structures, decision‑making forums, performance metrics, and escalation mechanisms for PO&T.
• Monitor portfolio performance, milestones, dependencies, risks, financial commitments, and resource utilization for PO&T.
• Provide clear executive reporting and recommendations to ensure timely decisions and successful execution for PO&T.

Operations & Technology Transformation

• Lead strategic transformation initiatives designed to improve pharmaceutical operations, organizational effectiveness, technology capabilities, and business performance.
• Identify opportunities to leverage digital technologies, data, automation, analytics, and innovative operating models for PO&T.
• Partner with technology and business leaders to develop technology strategies that support operational and strategic objectives for PO&T.
• Drive adoption of standardized processes, tools, governance, and best practices across PO&T.
• Ensure transformation initiatives deliver measurable improvements in efficiency, quality, compliance, scalability, and business value for PO&T.

Organizational Leadership

• Build, develop, and lead a high‑performing team of portfolio and strategy professionals for PO&T.
• Establish a culture of accountability, collaboration, innovation, and disciplined execution.
• Mentor project and program leaders and develop future organizational talent.
• Establish clear roles, responsibilities, performance expectations, and career development pathways.
• Serve as a trusted strategic partner to the executive leadership team and senior functional leaders for PO&T.
• Facilitate alignment across business functions and resolve competing priorities, dependencies, and resource constraints.
• Prepare executive‑level presentations, portfolio reviews, strategic recommendations, and investment proposals for PO&T.
• Represent Pharmaceutical Operations & Technologies in enterprise‑level planning and governance forums.
• Build strong relationships across internal stakeholders and external strategic partners.

Financial & Resource Management

• Partner with Finance and functional leaders to develop business cases, budgets, investment proposals, and financial forecasts.
• Optimize allocation of people, capital, technology, and external resources across the strategic portfolio for PO&T.
• Establish financial and value‑delivery metrics for major programs for PO&T.
• Ensure PO&T initiatives remain aligned with approved business cases and expected benefits.

Risk, Compliance & Governance

• Ensure strategic PO&T initiatives operate within applicable pharmaceutical, regulatory, quality, compliance, cybersecurity, and corporate governance requirements.
• Establish proactive risk‑management practices across the PO&T portfolio.
• Identify and elevate significant risks, issues, dependencies, and decisions requiring executive intervention for PO&T.
• Ensure appropriate documentation, governance, and accountability throughout the project lifecycle.

Required Qualifications and Skills

• Bachelor’s degree in business, engineering, life sciences, technology, operations, or a related discipline.
• 15+ years of experience in pharmaceutical, biotechnology, life sciences, healthcare, technology, operations, or a related industry.
• Significant experience leading complex, enterprise‑level programs and strategic initiatives.
• Demonstrated experience in portfolio management, program management, operational strategy, or business transformation.
• Proven ability to influence and lead across a complex, matrixed organization.
• Experience presenting strategic recommendations and portfolio performance to senior executives.
• Strong financial, analytical, organizational, and strategic‑planning capabilities.
• Advanced degree such as an MBA, MS, or equivalent preferred.
• Experience establishing or maturing a Project Management Office (PMO) or Enterprise Portfolio Management function.
• PMP, PgMP, or equivalent program/project management certification.
• Experience with enterprise transformation, organizational change, or operating‑model design.

Core Competencies

• Enterprise strategic thinking
• Portfolio and program leadership
• Financial and business acumen
• Organizational change leadership
• Stakeholder management
• Risk management
• Decision‑making and prioritization
• Talent development
• Continuous improvement
• Ability to operate effectively in a complex, global, matrixed organization

Success in this role will be demonstrated through

• Strong alignment between the strategic portfolio, enterprise business priorities and PO&T leadership.
• Improved execution and predictability of major strategic programs.
• Effective prioritization and allocation of organizational resources within PO&T.
• Delivery of measurable financial, operational, technological, and strategic benefits for PO&T.
• Improved portfolio visibility and executive decision‑making for PO&T.
• Increased organizational maturity in project management for PO&T.
• Development of a high‑performing strategy and portfolio management organization.

As an equal opportunity employer, Asahi Kasei believes a diverse workforce will provide us with the ability to continuously support the changes in the economy, society, and environment.

As an equal opportunity employer, Asahi Kasei believes a diverse workforce will provide us with the ability to continuously support the changes in the economy, society, and environment.

About Asahi Kasei

The Asahi Kasei Group contributes to life and living for people around the world. Since its foundation in 1922, Asahi Kasei has consistently grown through the proactive transformation of its business portfolio to meet the evolving needs of every age. With more than 46,000 employees around the world, the company contributes to a sustainable society by providing solutions to the world's challenges through its three business sectors of Material, Homes, and Health Care. In North America, Asahi Kasei currently has over 23 business units and 10,000 employees.

Our People

Asahi Kasei recognizes that our people are our greatest strength. We operate with an emphasis on developing our employees and promoting from within. Our broad spectrum of companies within the Material, Homes, and Health Care sectors allows employees to collaborate across locations and industries. The possibilities for employees will continue to grow as we accelerate new business activity internally and externally through mergers and acquisitions.

Asahi Kasei in North America emphasizes recruiting key talent within the region. Across our multiple business units, we focus on growth, innovation, and initiative to help develop our people and give them the resources they need to succeed. Part of our mission is to be a good corporate citizen, dedicating our time to employees, customers, and communities around us.