Director, Portfolio Management

Essential Duties and Responsibilities: 

• Lead the development and execution of the clinical operations portfolio strategy, aligning with company goals and ensuring optimal resource utilization across multiple clinical trials and programs.
• Direct the planning, implementation, and management of clinical trials, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements, industry standards, and organizational objectives.
• Manage and allocate resources effectively across clinical trials, balancing priorities, timelines, and budgets to maximize operational efficiency and program success.
• Manage cross-functional teams on priority activities, ensuring alignment and execution.
• Partner with internal teams such as R&D, regulatory affairs, and clinical development to ensure seamless integration and execution of clinical trials.
• Establish and monitor key performance indicators to evaluate the success of clinical trials and operational processes, implementing improvements as needed.
• Identify and address potential risks and challenges in clinical operations, developing and executing mitigation strategies to ensure successful trial outcomes.
• Develop and supervise program development plans and timelines, ensuring alignment with corporate goals and addressing deviations as needed.
• Provide regular updates to senior management and key stakeholders on the progress, performance, and strategic direction of the clinical operations portfolio.
• Identify opportunities for process enhancements and best practices to drive efficiency, quality, and innovation in clinical trial management and execution.

Necessary Experience: 

• MS or PhD in the life or physical sciences 
• 10+ years of experience in the life sciences/biotechnology industry with experience leading cross-functional teams  
• Oncology experience preferred, clinical development experience is required 
• Proven experience in managing clinical operations and portfolio management.
• Demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional teams and manage complex projects.
• Strategic thinker with strong problem-solving and risk management abilities.
• Proficiency with portfolio assessment, resource management, and working with R&D, Commercial, Finance, and Corporate Strategy 
• Must be well organized and have strong attention to detail 
• Must possess excellent interpersonal skills and communicate clearly in written and verbal exchanges 
• Requires experience with Microsoft Office, as well as familiarity with collaboration platforms (e.g. MS Teams, Smartsheet) 
• Embodies Kronos values; exhibits high degree of integrity and professionalism when interacting with internal and external colleagues 
• Entrepreneurial and enjoys working in a fast-paced, creative, and resourceful small company environment

The expected annual salary range for this full-time position is $192,000 - $235,000, plus eligibility for bonus, benefits, and equity incentives. Actual pay will be determined based on experience, qualifications, business needs, internal equity, and alignment with market data.                          

Disclaimer:

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this classification.  They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of employees assigned to this position.