Head, Research and Development Program Management and Portfolio Operations

Health Marketing; Bridgeport (Montgomery County); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Health Marketing leads the global immunology biopharmaceutical pipeline by coordinating development and regulatory programs to ensure aligned portfolio planning and effective delivery. The role provides strategic oversight across development and regulatory activities and emphasizes execution improvements to protect timelines and outcomes.

The position requires strong cross-functional leadership and a track record of building standardized project management practices to enhance execution across

Qualifications

• Strong program/portfolio management experience in R&D and regulatory environments.
• Ability to lead complex cross-functional efforts and drive execution excellence.
• Expertise in risk management, governance, and operational planning.
• Demonstrated capability to develop project management practices and improve performance.

Responsibilities

• Own program and portfolio operations for immunology therapeutic areas.
• Oversee development and regulatory strategy and execution.
• Drive portfolio planning, resource alignment, and delivery performance.
• Manage risks and implement mitigation plans to protect timelines and outcomes.
• Coordinate cross-functional teams to ensure clear priorities, decisions, and accountability.
• Build project management capabilities and standardize processes to improve execution.

Skills

Program management

Portfolio management

R&D

Regulatory experience

Cross-functional leadership

Job description

Summary

Lead global R&D program management and therapeutic-area portfolio operations for an immunology-focused biopharmaceutical pipeline. Provide strategic oversight across development and regulatory programs, ensuring effective portfolio planning, project delivery, and execution improvements.

Key Responsibilities

• Own program and portfolio operations for immunology therapeutic areas.
• Oversee development and regulatory strategy and execution.
• Drive portfolio planning, resource alignment, and delivery performance.
• Manage risks and implement mitigation plans to protect timelines and outcomes.
• Coordinate cross-functional teams to ensure clear priorities, decisions, and accountability.
• Build project management capabilities and standardize processes to improve execution.

Qualifications & Skills

• Strong program/portfolio management experience in R&D and regulatory environments.
• Ability to lead complex cross-functional efforts and drive execution excellence.
• Expertise in risk management, governance, and operational planning.
• Demonstrated capability to develop project management practices and improve performance.