Strategic Portfolio & Operations Director

Asahi Kasei Corporation; Cary, Northern (NC, KY); Hybrid; USD 270,000 - 300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work arrangement

Job summary

Veloxis Pharmaceuticals, Inc. seeks an Executive Director of Operations Strategy & Portfolio Management to lead a senior strategic portfolio at the enterprise level.

This role partners with senior leaders across PO&T and other functions to define priorities, allocate resources, and govern complex programs across regulatory, manufacturing, and quality domains. The position is hybrid in Cary, NC, offering strategic influence, transformation initiatives, and accountability for measurable benefits.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in business, engineering, life sciences, technology, operations, or a related discipline.
• 15+ years of experience in pharmaceutical, biotechnology, life sciences, healthcare, technology, operations, or a related industry.
• Significant experience leading complex, enterprise-level programs and strategic initiatives.
• Demonstrated experience in portfolio management, program management, operational strategy, or business transformation.
• Proven ability to influence and lead across a complex, matrixed organization.
• Experience presenting strategic recommendations and portfolio performance to senior executives.
• Strong financial, analytical, organizational, and strategic-planning capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Provide input to the strategic roadmap for Pharmaceutical Operations & Technologies in alignment with company objectives.
• Translate corporate and functional strategies into priorities, programs, and measurable outcomes for PO&T by project.
• Lead strategic planning processes, including operating plans, roadmaps, and strategic investments.
• Establish and lead an integrated portfolio management framework for all projects within PO&T.
• Oversee cross-functional programs from strategy to benefits realization for PO&T.
• Monitor portfolio performance, milestones, risks, and financial commitments for PO&T.
• Provide executive reporting and recommendations for PO&T.

Skills

Enterprise portfolio management

Strategic planning

Leadership of cross-functional teams

Executive-level communication

Financial forecasting

Education

Bachelor’s degree in business/engineering/life sciences/technology/operations

MBA/MS preferred

Tools

PMO/Enterprise Portfolio Management

Job description

Veloxis Pharmaceuticals, Inc. seeks an Executive Director of Operations Strategy & Portfolio Management to lead a senior strategic portfolio at the enterprise level.

This role partners with senior leaders across PO&T and other functions to define priorities, allocate resources, and govern complex programs across regulatory, manufacturing, and quality domains. The position is hybrid in Cary, NC, offering strategic influence, transformation initiatives, and accountability for measurable benefits.