Director, Portfolio Management

Essential Duties and Responsibilities: 

• Oversees portfolio operations of all program teams in development  

• Manages cross-functional teams on priority activities to ensure alignment and execution and is responsible for planning activities and aligning with broader program 

• Drives strategic planning, opportunity assessment, cross-functional development plans and establishes risks and mitigations for programs 

• Works closely with core teams to ensure alignment across program teams and with senior leadership 

• Develops and supervises the implementation of program development plans and timelines, ensuring corporate goals are aligned and deviations are communicated 

• Manages and is responsible for core team meetings, including preparing agendas, facilitating meetings that focus on clear decisions and actions, and writing timely minutes 

• Creates and monitors key performance indicators at the portfolio level, highlighting progress towards goals and risk-mitigation plans to senior leadership 

• Collaborates with leadership teams to plan and implement portfolio strategy, resourcing, budgeting, infrastructure builds, and operational initiatives 

• Contributes to various aspects of corporate activities including corporate strategy and business development 

• Provides technical review of programs through stages of development  

Necessary Experience: 

• MS or PhD in the life or physical sciences 

• 10+ years of experience in the life sciences/biotechnology industry with experience leading cross-functional teams  

• Oncology experience preferred, clinical development experience is required 

• Proficiency with portfolio assessment, resource management, and working with R&D, Commercial, Finance, and Corporate Strategy 

• Must be well organized and have strong attention to detail 

• Must possess excellent interpersonal skills and communicate clearly in written and verbal exchanges 

• Requires experience with Microsoft Office, as well as familiarity with collaboration platforms (e.g. MS Teams, Smartsheet) 

• Embodies Kronos values; exhibits high degree of integrity and professionalism when interacting with internal and external colleagues 

• Entrepreneurial and enjoys working in a fast-paced, creative, and resourceful small company environment 

The expected annual salary range for this full-time position is $192,000 - $235,000, plus eligibility for bonus, benefits, and equity incentives. Actual pay will be determined based on experience, qualifications, business needs, internal equity, and alignment with market data.                          

Disclaimer:

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this classification.  They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of employees assigned to this position.