Research & Development Portfolio Advisor

About the role

The Research & Development Portfolio Advisor will lead enterprise‑level governance of the R&D portfolio, ensuring strategic alignment, prioritisation and performance optimisation across all research initiatives. This senior position acts as a bridge between R&D operations, executive leadership and external partners to maximise technical, financial and societal value.

Key responsibilities

• Define and refine governance frameworks that provide transparency and strategic alignment for all portfolio projects.
• Oversee prioritisation and investment evaluation processes based on strategic fit, risk profile and impact.
• Guide decisions on continuation, acceleration or termination of programmes using data‑driven insights.
• Develop performance monitoring tools to track milestones, ROI and overall portfolio health.
• Advise on optimal allocation of financial, technical and human resources and manage portfolio‑level risks.
• Support the transition of successful R&D outcomes to commercialization, licensing and operational adoption in partnership with the Technology Transfer Office.
• Serve as senior liaison with internal leaders and external collaborators, representing the organisation in technical forums and funding discussions.
• Conduct strategic foresight exercises to identify emerging technology trends and new research opportunities.

Required profile

• Proven experience in managing large‑scale R&D portfolios or technology programmes.
• Strong analytical, strategic thinking and decision‑making abilities.
• Excellent stakeholder management skills with senior leadership and external partners.
• Ability to translate complex technical outcomes into commercial strategies.

Required skills

What we offer

• Opportunity to shape the strategic direction of a leading technology division.
• Collaboration with senior executives and world‑class research teams.