Director, Research Portfolio Management

We are seeking a highly strategic and scientifically driven Director of Research Portfolio and Program Management (RPPM) to lead portfolio strategy, governance execution, and cross-functional coordination across our research organization. This role is central to shaping and advancing a sustainable, modality-diverse pipeline—including small molecules, biologics, mRNA, and cell therapies—through close partnership with governance committee chairs and R&D leadership. In addition to internal portfolio responsibilities, the Director will play a key role in business development activities, contributing scientific and strategic perspectives to external opportunity assessments and leading due diligence efforts on high-priority partnerships, collaborations, and acquisitions. The Director will serve as a core member of governance committees, provide strategic and scientific insights, lead select high-priority programs as Scientific Team Leader, manage the new target review process, and manage a team of portfolio and program managers to deliver cross-functional execution and drive organizational impact. This is a high-impact leadership position requiring strong scientific acumen, cross-functional influence, and forward-thinking portfolio stewardship to shape the future of our discovery engine. Key Responsibilities: