Strategic Portfolio Leader - Biotech Solutions

J&T Business Consulting; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

J&T Business Consulting is seeking a senior leader to drive portfolio strategy and commercial plans for pre-clinical and translational services in biotech/pharma. The role partners with scientific, operational, commercial, and financial teams to shape offerings and investment cases.

The candidate will lead cross-functional teams, manage lifecycle offerings, and engage high-stakes clients to deliver impactful, compliant solutions and sustained growth.

Qualifications

• Education: Ph.D. in Biology, Pharmacology, Immunology, or a closely related scientific discipline.
• Industry experience: 10+ years in pre-clinical drug discovery, biotech/pharma R&D, or CRO operations.
• Leadership: 5+ years in senior roles leading cross-functional teams.
• Portfolio & business acumen: demonstrated success in portfolio strategy and financial planning.
• Compliance: familiarity with GLP, GCP, or 21 CFR Part 11 preferred.

Responsibilities

• Shape, optimize, and manage the lifecycle of integrated service offerings across discovery biology and biomarker platforms.
• Lead portfolio roadmapping, market trend evaluation, and long-term business planning.
• Support budgeting, pricing strategies, margin analysis, and financial business cases.
• Partner with biotech and pharma clients to design customized R&D solutions.
• Act as a technical SME during client meetings, pitches, and proposals.
• Collaborate with marketing to align customer journeys with commercial goals.
• Represent the organization at industry conferences and client meetings.

Skills

Portfolio strategy

Leadership

Cross-functional collaboration

R&D biology

Financial planning

Compliance knowledge

Education

Ph.D. in Biology/Pharmacology/Immunology

Job description

J&T Business Consulting is seeking a senior leader to drive portfolio strategy and commercial plans for pre-clinical and translational services in biotech/pharma. The role partners with scientific, operational, commercial, and financial teams to shape offerings and investment cases.

The candidate will lead cross-functional teams, manage lifecycle offerings, and engage high-stakes clients to deliver impactful, compliant solutions and sustained growth.