Portfolio Director - Immunology & Infectious Disease

About the role

We are supporting a global CRO with the appointment of an experienced Portfolio Director to lead a portfolio of clinical development programmes across Immunology & Infectious Disease in the US. This is a senior leadership role combining clinical operations, portfolio strategy, client leadership and business growth. You will oversee a team of Project Directors and Project Managers while taking ownership of the performance, development and continued growth of the portfolio. You will work closely with Therapeutic Area leadership, Medical & Scientific Strategy and Business Development teams to shape operational strategy, strengthen existing client relationships and support the award of new and repeat business.

Responsibilities

• Leading the delivery and performance of multiple complex clinical development programmes
• Growing the Immunology & Infectious Disease portfolio through proposals, bid defences and strategic client engagement
• Acting as a senior relationship lead for key clients and proactively identifying opportunities to strengthen partnerships
• Coaching and developing Project Directors and Project Managers
• Overseeing portfolio KPIs including timelines, quality, financial performance and client satisfaction
• Managing portfolio-level risk and ensuring appropriate mitigation strategies are implemented
• Working cross-functionally with Clinical Operations, Medical & Scientific Strategy, Business Development and Finance
• Supporting the longer-term strategy and development of the Immunology & Infectious Disease Therapeutic Area
• Ensuring projects are delivered in accordance with ICH-GCP and relevant regulatory requirements

Requirements

• Significant clinical research and clinical project/portfolio leadership experience within a CRO, biotech or pharmaceutical environment
• Strong experience leading complex global clinical programmes
• Demonstrable expertise within Immunology and/or Infectious Disease
• Experience managing and developing senior Project Management teams
• A strong understanding of clinical development, ICH-GCP and regulatory requirements
• Proven client relationship management and stakeholder leadership skills
• Experience contributing to proposals, bid defences and new business growth
• Strong financial and commercial acumen, including portfolio budgeting and forecasting
• The ability to operate strategically while remaining close enough to delivery to identify and resolve issues early