Biotech Portfolio Lead Sr. Director - US- East Region

Posted:
8/19/2026, 2:12:12 AM

Location(s):
Morrisville, North Carolina, United States ⋅ North Carolina, United States

Experience Level(s):
Expert or higher ⋅ Senior

Field(s):
Operations & Logistics

Workplace Type:
Remote

Pay:
$103k–$156k/yr

Work Schedule

Standard (Mon-Fri)

Environmental Conditions

Office

Job Description

Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc. is currently seeking a highly motivated and experienced Biotech Portfolio Lead, Senior Director to join our dynamic team. As a Biotech Portfolio Lead you will have the unique opportunity to provide strategic direction across all therapeutic areas and other divisions within our organization. You will play a crucial role in ensuring a customized biotech delivery model that is most effective for our portfolio of clients.

Candidates must reside in the East Coast Region

Responsibilities:

  • Partner globally with other groups to develop new business and deliver existing business, achieving overall financial goals and ensuring timely execution of clinical trials and other services.
  • Develop excellent working relationships with internal colleagues and leaders responsible for project delivery, improving information exchange and project understanding.
  • Provide ongoing consultancy, coaching, and feedback to improve the overall understanding of clients and the ability to deliver to their expectations.
  • Assist in business development activities, representing PPD Biotech team . at bid defenses and contributing to the advancement of our vision.
  • Collaborate with the Biotech leadership team and other senior colleagues to oversee operational performance, resourcing, financial health/strategy, and business planning and execution.
  • Act as the primary point of contact for customers, providing support and addressing operational issues.
  • Represent Operations at the governance level and contribute to the compilation of goals and business plan objectives for strategic partnerships.

Requirements:

  • Equivalent experience and relevant formal academic/vocational qualification are accepted in lieu of a Bachelor's degree.
  • 15+ years of previous experience that provides the knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the job.
  • In some cases an equivalency, consisting of a combination of appropriate education, training and/or directly related experience, will be considered sufficient for an individual to meet the requirements of the role.  
  • Demonstrated ability to effectively analyze financial data and make informed decisions.
  • Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to build strong relationships in a matrix organization.
  • Proficiency in project management principles, budgeting, forecasting, and resource management.
  • Strong understanding of regulatory guidelines and directives.
  • Outstanding marketing and negotiation skills.
  • Effective in working across geographies and cultures.
  • Proficiency in enhancing processes and developing effective plans.

Thermo Fisher Scientific

Website: https://www.thermofisher.com/

Headquarter Location: Waltham, Massachusetts, United States

Employee Count: 10001+

Year Founded: 2006

IPO Status: Public

Last Funding Type: Post-IPO Debt

Industries: Bioinformatics ⋅ Biotechnology ⋅ Cloud Data Services ⋅ Consulting ⋅ Health Care ⋅ Life Science ⋅ Management Information Systems ⋅ Office Supplies ⋅ Precision Medicine

Visa Sponsorship: Sponsors work visas