Portfolio Manager (Life Sciences/Intellectual Property)

Brief Summary:

Join an innovative team focused on driving strategic initiatives and portfolio management across various therapeutic programs. This role offers an exciting opportunity to influence decision-making at critical junctures in the biotech landscape.

Responsibilities:

• Lead comprehensive portfolio management for multiple biotech and therapeutic projects, ensuring strategic alignment and value creation.
• Conduct and oversee commercial due diligence for prospective investments and technologies, evaluating market sizing and competitive landscapes.
• Collaborate closely with scientific, clinical, and operational teams to ensure milestone achievements in dynamic environments.
• Develop and execute intellectual property strategies in partnership with legal and technology transfer teams, safeguarding asset value.
• Act as a primary liaison between internal teams and external stakeholders, fostering relationships with academics, industry partners, and investors.
• Prepare and present high-quality materials for senior leadership and external committees, supporting transparent decision-making.
• Manage grant strategy and execution, ensuring adherence to funding alignment and compliance.

Requirements:

• PhD in a relevant life sciences discipline (e.g., biomedical sciences, pharmacology, molecular biology, bioengineering).
• Significant experience in venture capital, consulting, biotech, or drug development with an emphasis on asset-centric decision-making.
• Proven expertise in commercial due diligence and strategic evaluation of life science assets.
• Hands-on experience with intellectual property strategies in a biotech context.
• Demonstrated ability in stakeholder management across academia, industry, and public sector agencies.
• Experience in managing or supporting grant-funded programs and navigating complex funding structures.
• Prior experience in ophthalmology or related fields is advantageous but not mandatory.
• Exposure to company formation, spin-outs, licensing, or strategic partnerships is preferred but not essential.

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