Portfolio Manager - Transplant Diagnostics

Employment Type: Full-time Work Schedule: Standard (Mon-Fri) Location Type: Office Environmental Conditions: Office

Position Summary

The Portfolio Manager will be a pivotal contributor in advancing the strategic initiatives of the Transplant Diagnostics division. This role involves curation of a project portfolio that aligns with the strategy and goals of the division, ensuring prioritization, effective resource utilization, risk management, and positive return on investment. To be successful, this high-visibility position demands effective leadership over multiple tasks and cross-functional teams, requiring a candidate with a collaborative attitude, focus on deliverables, and excellent communication skills. Moreover, this role requires a blend of proficiency in medical diagnostics, business acumen, and the ability to cultivate strong industry relationships.

Key Responsibilities

• Partner with cross-functional leaders (e.g., product management, R&D, Operations, finance) to develop and maintain a portfolio that aligns with business strategy.
• Implement and champion processes for evaluating proposals for project initiation and prioritization across the portfolio, including establishing selection criteria.
• Collaborate with program managers to optimize resource allocation and manage risks across the portfolio.
• Review portfolio regularly with senior leaders and stakeholders to drive prioritization and status reporting across the division, raising barriers to execution and developing strategies for addressing potential issues.
• Collaborate on the development of Power BI reports, dashboards, and other presentations.
• Implement and maintain high standards for project management processes, ensuring quality and compliance.

Education and Experience

• Education: Bachelor's degree (B.S. or B.A.) in a scientific or technical field. Master of Business Administration (MBA) or other advanced degree is a plus.
• Experience: Minimum 5 years in life sciences, biotechnology, or clinical diagnostics field.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Demonstrated ability to influence across a matrixed organization and gain acceptance in critical situations.
• Strong interpersonal and influencing skills.
• Outstanding written and verbal communication skills, capable of effectively articulating sophisticated concepts and ideas to broad audiences.
• Excellent problem-solving skills.
• Self-managing and self-motivating, capable of prioritizing tasks optimally to meet deadlines and expectations.
• Curious, inquisitive, innovative, and never satisfied with the status quo.
• Possesses a proactive, helpful, ‘can-do’ attitude.

Compensation and Benefits

• Salary Range (California): $113,500.00–$170,200.00
• Bonus Eligibility: This position may be eligible to receive a variable annual bonus based on company, team, and/or individual performance results in accordance with company policy.
• Total Rewards Package:
  • Choice of national medical and dental plans, and a national vision plan, including health incentive programs.
  • Employee assistance and family support programs, including commuter benefits and tuition reimbursement.
  • Paid Time Off (PTO): At least 120 hours annually.
  • Paid Holidays: 10 annually.
  • Paid Parental Leave: 3 weeks for bonding and 8 weeks for caregiver leave.
  • Accident and life insurance, and short- and long-term disability in accordance with company policy.
  • Retirement and savings programs, such as a competitive 401(k) U.S. retirement savings plan.
  • Employees’ Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP) offers eligible colleagues the opportunity to purchase company stock at a discount.

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