Portfolio Manager (Drug Discovery)

Location: On-site at 6114 Nancy Ridge Dr Building D, San Diego, CA, US

Anticipated salary range: $115,462–$149,980 per year

Company

hirify.global provides integrated drug discovery services, including in-vitro and in-vivo research support.

What you will do

• Manage key accounts and develop client relationships with Business Development and Technical teams.
• Coordinate integrated drug discovery program workflows, resources, proposals, and service expansion.
• Develop integrated solutions and customized services across teams and departments.
• Route new business inquiries to appropriate technical teams through the Request Center.
• Establish portfolio governance processes for project selection, prioritization, and termination.
• Monitor portfolio performance, communicate with stakeholders, resolve conflicts, and implement process improvements.

Requirements

• At least 8 years of related experience with a Bachelor’s degree, 6 years with a Master’s degree, or 3 years with a PhD.
• Proven experience in drug discovery projects, client relationship management, and cross-departmental coordination.
• Strong understanding of drug discovery and development, especially preclinical research and CRO environments.
• Proficiency in in-vitro and in-vivo drug discovery methodologies and the ability to deliver customized solutions for complex projects.
• Strong communication, presentation, negotiation, problem-solving, organization, prioritization, and multitasking skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively with management, R&D leaders, and Business Development teams in a fast-paced environment.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.
• Willingness and ability to travel, including long-distance travel and navigation between sites, hotels, and airports.
• Must be able to work in an on-site office environment and perform prolonged standing, sitting, walking, and keyboarding in variable noise levels.

Nice to have

• Project management experience in the pharmaceutical or biotechnology industry.
• Familiarity with CRM or Salesforce tools.
• Fluency in Chinese.

Culture & Benefits

• Collaborative work with management, R&D leaders, Business Development, Technical teams, and diverse stakeholders.
• Fast-paced environment involving multiple projects, priorities, and integrated client solutions.
• On-site office work with travel required for business activities.