8+ years healthcare consulting or biopharma strategic experience
Strong strategic thinking and decision making skills
Enterprise leadership and influencing without authority
AstraZeneca is seeking a Head of Portfolio Management for their Respiratory and Immunology therapeutic area, based in Gaithersburg, Boston, or Cambridge. The role involves strategic leadership in portfolio management, requiring extensive experience in the biopharma industry, strong analytical and decision-making skills, and the ability to influence across a global matrixed environment
Job Summary
This role partners with the Therapeutic Area Leadership Team to drive the overall Respiratory and Immunology strategy for AstraZeneca.
The successful candidate will ensure portfolio prioritization, risk assessment, and value scenarios are considered across 50 projects.
AstraZeneca fosters a culture of bold thinking where unexpected teams collaborate to inspire life-changing medicines.
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AstraZeneca is seeking a Head of Portfolio Management for their Respiratory and Immunology therapeutic area, based in Gaithersburg, Boston, or Cambridge. The role involves strategic leadership in portfolio management, requiring extensive experience in the biopharma industry, strong analytical and decision-making skills, and the ability to influence across a global matrixed environment.
Skills & Requirements
Must-have
8+ years healthcare consulting or biopharma strategic experience
Strong strategic thinking and decision making skills
Enterprise leadership and influencing without authority
Nice-to-have
Passion for science and future patient care impact
Advanced degree (MBA or PhD) preferred
Pipeline experience and global exposure
Key Requirements
BA/BSc degree required
Significant experience in healthcare consulting, banking, or strategic roles
Demonstrated ability to operate independently with minimal supervision