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On-site in Madrid·Added 6 days ago (last checked 2 Nov)
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Our summary
- Work mode
- On-site, Madrid
- Experience
- 2+ years
- Education
- University degree



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Skills
Nice to have
Requirements
What we're looking for
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Bachelor's degree in Life Sciences, Business, Engineering, or related field required.
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2-5 years of experience in the pharmaceutical, biotechnology, or related life-science sectors.
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Prior experience in portfolio management and strategy
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Basic understanding of the drug development lifecycle, regulatory steps, or commercial product management.
Nice to have
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Advanced degree (MBA, MSc, PharmD, PhD) advantageous but not required.
The role
The Portfolio Manager supports the planning, analysis, and coordination of projects across the pharmaceutical development and commercial portfolio. Working within a global, cross-functional environment, this role helps maintain an integrated view of portfolio performance, supports decision-making processes, and contributes to ensuring that investments and resources align with organizational priorities.
What you'll do
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Assist in the development and maintenance of portfolio plans, including timelines, milestones, and prioritization frameworks.
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Support the preparation of materials for governance meetings and portfolio reviews.
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Help ensure accurate documentation and communication of portfolio decisions and updates.
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Conduct foundational portfolio analyses (e.g., risk assessments, scenario comparisons, timeline evaluations).
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Prepare regular portfolio reports, dashboards, and KPIs using available tools and data sources.
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Coordinate with R&D, Clinical, Regulatory, Commercial, Manufacturing, and other internal partners to collect project information and ensure alignment with portfolio processes.
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Support cross-functional teams in tracking progress and identifying potential challenges or resource constraints.
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Facilitate clear communication of portfolio insights to stakeholders at different levels.
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Track and highlight emerging risks, issues, or opportunities within the portfolio.
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Support development of mitigation strategies by gathering insights from functional experts.
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Assist in evaluating new opportunities (e.g., early programs, lifecycle initiatives, external collaborations).
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Contribute to the improvement of portfolio management systems and workflows.
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Support implementation and continuous improvement of digital tools, templates, and analytics dashboards.
Skills & Competencies
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Strong analytical and problem-solving skills; ability to interpret data and identify trends.
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Solid communication and presentation abilities, both written and verbal.
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Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously.
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Proficiency in Excel, PowerPoint, and portfolio/project management tools; experience with dashboards or analytics platforms is a plus.
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Collaborative mindset and ability to work effectively in a global, matrixed team environment.
Key Success Factors
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Detail-oriented with strong follow-through and accountability.
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Proactive in identifying issues and proposing solutions.
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Ability to build relationships across diverse functional areas.
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Intellectual curiosity and willingness to learn pharmaceutical portfolio and development frameworks.
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