Portfolio Operations Leader: Biotech Growth & Execution

Aditum Bio; Oakland (MA); On-site; USD 350,000 - 450,000; Full time

Job summary

Aditum Bio in Boston, MA, seeks a Senior Vice President, Portfolio Operations to lead operational execution across a growing biotech portfolio, guiding resource planning, vendor strategy, and program management excellence to accelerate development timelines.

The leader will partner with program managers, finance, and external partners to optimize execution, apply data-driven decision making, and establish governance standards across the organization.

Qualifications

• Experience and proficiency working with all R&D functions within the life sciences (pharma and/or biotech).
• Advanced degree (MBA, PhD, PharmD) is preferred.
• Interest and experience in working with AI and technology to improve and optimize operations.
• Significant leadership experience within a biotech and/or pharma company with a pipeline of programs.
• Experience supporting both early-stage and clinical-stage development programs; discovery and research familiarity a plus.
• Demonstrated experience leading program management, development operations, R&D portfolio management.
• Demonstrated experience managing complex development programs from preclinical through clinical stages.
• Experience negotiating and managing CRO, CDMO, and other strategic vendor relationships.
• Strong financial acumen, including budgeting, forecasting, and resource planning.
• Able to provide demonstrated examples of earning trust and effecting change with senior R&D leaders.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop a team of senior program managers supporting portfolio companies and programs.
• Establish program management standards, tools, governance processes, and best practices across the organization.
• Employ data/data science to establish visibility on timelines and key metrics across portfolio companies.
• Ensure consistent tracking and reporting of timelines, budgets, risks and milestones.
• Drive accountability and operational excellence across the PM function.
• Provide coaching and mentorship to program management staff and portfolio company teams; partner with finance and leadership on budget planning and forecasting.

Skills

R&D leadership

Vendor management

Budgeting & forecasting

Data-driven decision making

Cross-functional leadership

Education

MBA

PhD

PharmD

Job description

Aditum Bio in Boston, MA, seeks a Senior Vice President, Portfolio Operations to lead operational execution across a growing biotech portfolio, guiding resource planning, vendor strategy, and program management excellence to accelerate development timelines.

The leader will partner with program managers, finance, and external partners to optimize execution, apply data-driven decision making, and establish governance standards across the organization.