Vice President, Portfolio Strategy & Governance

BeiGene continues to grow at a rapid pace with challenging and exciting opportunities for experienced professionals. When considering candidates, we look for scientific and business professionals who are highly motivated, collaborative, and most importantly, share our passionate interest in fighting cancer.

Company Overview

BeiGene, Ltd. (NASDAQ: BGNE; HKEX: 06160) is a global, commercial-stage, research-based biotechnology company focused on molecularly targeted and immuno-oncology cancer therapeutics. With a team of over 7,700 employees across China, the United States (Cambridge, MA; Ridgefield Park, NJ; Emeryville, CA & San Mateo, CA), Switzerland and Australia, BeiGene is advancing a pipeline consisting of novel oral small molecules and monoclonal antibodies for the treatment of cancer. BeiGene is working to create combination solutions aimed at having both a meaningful and lasting impact on cancer patients

General Description

The Portfolio & Project Management (PPM) team is an aligned portfolio strategy, project management and systems team that is a strategic driver of project and portfolio strategy, delivery, decision-making and risk/value management.

The role holder will drive the delivery of R&D portfolio strategy, reports, analyses, assessments and insights in the context of the early and late stage portfolios. The analyses and insights will help enable delivery of business objectives for the R&D portfolio as a key driver of planning and decision-making by executive leadership & governance. The position will engage with project teams in terms of decision making, best practices and the path to key investment decisions by governance.

Essential Functions Of The Job

• Portfolio Strategy & Reviews. Lead portfolio strategy, reviews and prioritization with cross-functional partners and deliver twice a year to executive management & governance.
• Portfolio Management and Reporting. Maintain a detailed understanding of the shape and drivers of the R&D portfolio through pro-active involvement with key customers and stakeholders including: Project Teams, R&D leadership and Governance, Finance, Forecasting & Competitive Intelligence. Track short and long term objectives for project and portfolio delivery.
• Governance. Work directly with project teams to ensure they are ready for all governance interactions. Assist the project teams in preparation for governance to ensure robust decision-making for projects and in alignment with the overall portfolio. Accountable for updating and maintaining all governance guidance documents and ensuring changes are communicated to project teams.
• Portfolio Planning. Ensure all governance decisions have portfolio context to ensure robust and optimal decision making. Maintain forward view of late stage governance agenda, upcoming data readouts for late stage programs as well as forward view of all investment decisions – time, cost & value.
• Industry Benchmarks/Competitive Intelligence. Be knowledgeable regarding external benchmarks and competitor information that helps to contextualize and assess R&D project & portfolio decisions.
• Performance Management. Support governance with project and portfolio management information for a variety of reports including monthly reporting, late stage portfolio progress as well as outcomes of investment decisions at governance, etc. In addition to measuring progress against objectives, as the year progresses identify issues and risks to project and portfolio delivery.

Qualifications

Minimum Requirements – Education and Experience:

• 5+ years in leadership roles as leader in a multicultural & international (global) portfolio environment a plus
• Masters Degree & Above with 12 + years’ experience in drug development or commercial within academia, consulting, pharmaceutical or biotechnology industry
• Bachelors Degree with 15+ years’ experience in drug development or commercial within academia, consulting, pharmaceutical or biotechnology industry

Other Qualifications

• Strong leadership and ability to coach junior members
• Proved ability of strategic thinking and to make sound judgement and decisions
• Demonstrated strong leadership, influence, negotiation and conflict resolution skills
• Self-motivated and energetic
• Demonstrated ability to create and maintain efficient connection with Sr. leadership team and global functions. Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to build and maintain positive work relationships to effectively interface at all levels across the organization
• Fluent in written and verbal English
• Thorough knowledge of drug development and or drug commercialization and familiarity with pharmaceutical portfolio strategy development
• Proved ability to execute and perform autonomously in a fast-paced environment

Travel: As Needed

Salary Range: $267,400.00 - $347,400.00 annually

BeiGene is committed to fair and equitable compensation practices. Actual compensation packages are determined by several factors that are unique to each candidate, including but not limited to job-related skills, depth of experience, certifications, relevant education or training, and specific work location. Packages may vary by location due to differences in the cost of labor. The recruiter can share more about the specific salary range for a preferred location during the hiring process. Please note that the listed range reflects the base salary or hourly range only. Non-Commercial roles are eligible to participate in the annual bonus plan, and Commercial roles are eligible to participate in an incentive compensation plan. All Company employees have the opportunity to own shares of BeiGene Ltd. stock because all employees are eligible for discretionary equity awards and to voluntarily participate in the Employee Stock Purchase Plan. The Company has a comprehensive benefits package that includes Medical, Dental, Vision, 401(k), FSA/HSA, Life Insurance, Paid Time Off, and Wellness.

We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer and we value diversity. BeiGene does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, disability, national origin, veteran status or any other basis covered by appropriate law. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need.