Portfolio Specialist

Position Summary

The Portfolio Specialist, Access Operation is responsible for support managing and optimizing a portfolio of projects across Pricing & Market Access, Evidence Evaluation. Real World Evidence, Advanced Analytics Consulting to maximize value and align with organizational strategy.
The Portfolio Specialist will play a crucial role in supporting broader program management activities, ensuring smooth coordination across various workstreams, and maintaining compliance with company standards. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in life sciences and familiarity with clinical trial processes.

Key Responsibilities

Broader Program Management

• Evaluate and prioritize portfolio components based on strategic alignment, risk, and potential return

• Monitor portfolio performance and make recommendations for improvements

• Track monthly opportunities and assess off-label content

• Screen the pipeline to identify new opportunities and ensure alignment with current projects

• Track company newsletters and clinical trial pipeline information

• Maintain case studies based on completed projects in different therapy areas and organograms of the clients

Contracting and Tracking

• Support the Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) / Account Leads with contracting tasks and track their progress

Quality and Compliance Coordination

• Coordinate the review process for reports by quality leads within the Service Lines

• Conduct SOP audit spot checks

• Implement changes to SOPs, including templates and processes

• Ownership pf client feedback log: gather and action client feedback

Team Coordination

• Coordinate across the cross-Service Line teams for various indications

• Manage program coordination with the wider Parexel organization / Business Units / Service Lines

Timelines and Resource Management

• Maintain the timeline tracker updated across the portfolio and link current and future projects with resourcing.

• Leverage data and insight from ongoing projects and workstreams to identify new opportunities

Reporting and Meetings

• Prepare slides for Business Review Meetings and Quarterly Business Reviews (QBR)

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a scientific related field (e.g., Life Sciences, Pharmacy).

• Strong background in scientific writing and familiarity with clinical trials and regulatory requirements.

• Excellent organizational and time management skills.

• Strong communication skills, with the ability to work collaboratively across teams.

• Proficiency in project management tools and software.

• Detail-oriented with a strong focus on quality and compliance.

• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and meet deadlines.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel and PowerPoint

• Preferred previous experience in portfolio management, or a related role.

Skills and Competencies

• Attention to detail and ability to manage and track multiple projects/priorities,  ensuring timely completion and adherence to quality standards.

• Communication: Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to convey complex information clearly and concisely.

• Scientific Writing: Proficiency in scientific writing, with the ability to assess and evaluate off-label content.

• Compliance and Quality Management: Experience in conducting quality checks, SOP audits, and ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements.

• Team Coordination: Ability to coordinate across multiple teams and workstreams, ensuring smooth execution of program activities.

• Analytical Skills: Strong analytical skills, with the ability to conduct revenue forecast deep-dives and identify opportunities within workstreams.

Location: Bengaluru -Office based