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Our summary
- Work mode
- On-site, Madrid
- Experience
- 2+ years
- Education
- University degree
- Benefits
- Private health insurance




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Skills
Requirements
What we're looking for
- Bachelor's degree in Life Sciences, Engineering, Business, or similar
- 2-5 years of experience in pharma, biotechnology, or related industries
- Background in portfolio management and/or strategy
- Basic understanding of the drug development lifecycle, regulatory steps, or commercial product management
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Excellent written and verbal communication and presentation capabilities
- Advanced organizational skills, managing multiple priorities efficiently
- Proficient in Excel, PowerPoint, and portfolio/project management tools (including dashboards, analytics platforms)
- Collaborative mindset and ability to work effectively in global, matrixed environments
- Detail-oriented, proactive, and results-driven
- Strong relationship-building skills and eagerness for continuous learning
Nice to have
- Advanced degree (MBA, MSc, PharmD, PhD) is a plus, but not mandatory
Pay & benefits
What you'll get
📜 Permanent, long-term contract
🌱 Continuous training and development
🌍 International and collaborative environment
🎯 Challenging projects with global impact
🚗 Company parking
🍏 Subsidized cafeteria
🩺 Private health insurance
The role
Position: Portfolio Specialist
Location: Madrid, on site
Experience: 2-5 years in pharma, biotechnology, or life sciences
Chemo (INSUD PHARMA) is a global leader in the pharmaceutical industry, driving innovation and expertise across the entire value chain-research, development, manufacturing, and commercialization of products for human and animal health. Present in over 50 countries, Chemo fosters a culture of collaboration, talent development, and bold innovation.
What you'll do
As a Portfolio Specialist, you will play a key role in planning, analyzing, and coordinating projects within our development and commercial portfolio, collaborating in a global, cross-functional environment. Your core responsibilities will include:
- Assisting in developing and maintaining portfolio plans, including timelines, milestones, and prioritization frameworks
- Preparing strategic materials for governance meetings and portfolio reviews
- Ensuring accurate documentation and communication of portfolio decisions and updates
- Performing portfolio analyses: risk assessments, scenario comparisons, timeline evaluations, and KPIs
- Creating dashboards and regular monitoring reports with digital tools
- Coordinating with R&D, Clinical, Regulatory, Commercial, Manufacturing, and other internal partners to collect information and align strategies
- Supporting multifunctional teams in identifying potential challenges and resource constraints
- Communicating portfolio insights to stakeholders at various levels
- Tracking and highlighting emerging risks, issues, or opportunities within the portfolio
- Assisting with the evaluation of new projects, initiatives, or external collaborations
- Contributing to continuous improvement of portfolio management processes, digital tools, and systems
Your challenge! 🚀
- Analyze and present data for strategic decision-making
- Coordinate processes with multidisciplinary global teams
- Optimize communication and information flow
- Identify and propose improvements to portfolio management tools and processes
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Hiring process
- Initial contact by phone or email
- 1-2 virtual/on-site interviews with HR and area managers
- Transparent and ongoing communication at every stage
About Insud Pharma
- Industry
- Pharmaceuticals
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Additional information
At Chemo (INSUD PHARMA), we are committed to real equality. We do not discriminate by gender, ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation, disability or any other factor. We actively foster an inclusive workplace where everyone's talent and capabilities make the difference.
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