Head of Immunology, Portfolio Manager

ZP Group; United States; Remote; USD 270,000 - 360,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Vision benefits

Dental benefits

PTO

Paid holidays and sick leave

Job summary

Piper Companies seeks a Head of Immunology, Portfolio Manager to join a leading clinical research organization supporting complex global clinical development programs.

You will oversee portfolio strategy across Immunology and Infectious Disease, drive client governance, financial performance, forecasting, resource planning, and lead senior-level relationships with biotech and pharmaceutical clients, building a high-performing therapeutic-area organization.

Qualifications

• 15+ years of clinical research experience.
• 10+ years in project or portfolio leadership.
• Immunology development expertise; Infectious Disease knowledge; ICH-GCP familiarity.
• Experience with CRO/biotech/pharma relationships.

Responsibilities

• Provide executive-level strategic oversight of global Immunology and Infectious Disease programs.
• Lead portfolio strategy, governance, budgeting, forecasting, and KPIs across major accounts.
• Drive business development and client sponsorship with biotech/pharma clients.
• Develop Directors and cross-functional teams into a high-performing therapeutic-area organization.

Skills

Portfolio management

Executive leadership

Business development

Budgeting

Forecasting

Client relationship management

Education

Life Sciences degree

Clinical Research degree

Job description

Piper Companies is seeking a Head of Immunology, Portfolio Manager to join a leading clinical research organization supporting complex global clinical development programs.

Responsibilities of the Head of Immunology, Portfolio Manager:

• Provide executive-level strategic oversight of multiple complex global clinical development programs across Immunology and Infectious Disease, ensuring alignment with client objectives, timelines, quality, and regulatory requirements.
• Lead portfolio strategy, senior client governance, financial performance, forecasting, resource planning, risk management, and key performance indicators across major accounts.
• Drive business development through proposal strategy, bid defenses, executive sponsorship, account expansion, and development of repeat business with biotech and pharmaceutical clients.
• Lead and develop Directors, project management leaders, and cross-functional teams while building a high-performing therapeutic-area organization.

Requirements of the Head of Immunology, Portfolio Manager:

• Bachelor’s or advanced degree in Life Sciences, Clinical Research, or a related discipline with 15+ years of clinical research experience and 10+ years of project or portfolio management leadership.
• Deep clinical development expertise in Immunology, with Infectious Disease experience strongly preferred, and comprehensive knowledge of drug development, clinical trials, and ICH-GCP requirements.
• Demonstrated success providing strategic oversight of large, complex global portfolios and leading senior-level client relationships, preferably with combined CRO, biotechnology, and pharmaceutical experience.
• Strong commercial, financial, and organizational leadership capabilities, including business development, proposal strategy, budgeting, forecasting, profitability, resource planning, hiring, coaching, negotiation, and executive stakeholder management.

Compensation for the Head of Immunology, Portfolio Manager:

• Salary range: $270,000 - 360,000 + Bonus
• Full Comprehensive Benefits: Health, Vision, Dental, PTO, Paid Holiday and Sick Leave if Required by Law.

Keywords:

Immunology, Infectious Disease, Clinical Development, Clinical Research, Portfolio Management, Global Clinical Trials, Therapeutic Area Leadership, CRO, Biotechnology, Pharmaceutical, Business Development, Bid Defense, Client Management, Executive Leadership, Financial Management, ICH-GCP, Drug Development, Portfolio Strategy, Resource Planning, Clinical Operations, Account Growth

This job opens for applications on 10/02/2026. Applications for this job will be accepted for at least 30 days from the posting date.