Executive Director, Portfolio Strategy - Pharma Ops

Asahi Kasei Therapeutics; Cary (NC); Hybrid; USD 270,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

Asahi Kasei Therapeutics is seeking an Executive Director, Asset Management to lead a high-impact portfolio of enterprise initiatives within Pharmaceutical Operations & Technologies. You will translate strategy into actionable priorities, govern a complex program portfolio, and partner with senior leaders to ensure measurable business value.

This role serves as a trusted advisor to executive management, overseeing transformation efforts, governance, and risk management, with base compensation in

Qualifications

• 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.

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.

Skills

Portfolio management

Program management

Operational strategy

Business transformation

Stakeholder management

Executive communication

Financial analysis

Education

Bachelor’s degree in business, engineering, life sciences, technology, operations, or related discipline

Job description

Asahi Kasei Therapeutics is seeking an Executive Director, Asset Management to lead a high-impact portfolio of enterprise initiatives within Pharmaceutical Operations & Technologies. You will translate strategy into actionable priorities, govern a complex program portfolio, and partner with senior leaders to ensure measurable business value.

This role serves as a trusted advisor to executive management, overseeing transformation efforts, governance, and risk management, with base compensation in