Senior R&D Portfolio Analytics Lead

GlaxoSmithKline

Upper Providence (Delaware County)

Hybrid

USD 130,000 - 190,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

GSK is seeking a Finance Portfolio Analytics Manager to lead the analytical capability underpinning R&D portfolio decisions. You will design models, dashboards and frameworks to translate scientific inputs into quantified financial impact.

This senior individual-contributor role requires mentoring analysts, setting standards, and partnering with cross-functional teams to deliver decision-ready analysis for senior leaders and investment governance.

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in a quantitative field or life sciences with quantitative experience.
Experience in financial & operational modelling, valuation, investment analysis, decision science or a related area field.
Demonstrated expertise translating data science insights into actionable recommendations.
Experience defining problem statements from limited initial information and managing multiple parallel priorities to agreed timelines.
Experience preparing and presenting executive-level analysis and influencing decisions through structured communication and data-backed recommendations.
Proficiency with least one analytical or programming language (e.g. Python or R), together with exposure to data science app development frameworks (Shiny, Streamlit, Dash etc.)

Responsibilities

Design, build and own the portfolio analytics toolkit - valuation models (NPV/rNPV), scenario and sensitivity analysis, probabilistic and Monte Carlo simulation, and portfolio optimisation and prioritisation approaches.
Establish reusable, well-documented models, templates and standards so that analyses are transparent, reproducible and auditable.
Continuously improve forecasting methodologies, data quality, and reporting and analytics tooling.
Lead ad hoc strategic analyses to address complex, ambiguous investment and portfolio questions, defining the problem statement where only limited framing exists.
Develop, evaluate and stress-test business cases, valuations and investment scenarios.
Translate scientific, clinical and operational inputs into quantified financial and investment impact.
Build and maintain portfolio forecasts across annual, multi-year and long-range planning horizons.
Define and track portfolio metrics, milestones and KPIs; monitor performance against plan and surface variances and risks with recommended actions.
Support investment allocation and budget phasing aligned to portfolio priorities.
Prepare insights, materials and recommendations for portfolio and product review discussions and investment governance cycles.
Present trade-offs, risks and financial impact to senior leadership, and influence decisions through structured, data-backed recommendations.
Consolidate inputs from scientific, clinical, regulatory, commercial, finance and technology stakeholders into a coherent portfolio view.
Partner across development, operations, finance and technology teams to align on assumptions, data and methods.
Set analytical standards and mentor and guide analysts; champion best practice and the responsible use of Gen AI and advanced analytics to accelerate and strengthen analysis.