Associate Director, Corporate Strategy & Portfolio Planning at Foundation Medicine, Inc. in Boston, Massachusetts

• Day-to-day management of PGC (Portfolio Governance Committee) process and governance structure for continued success and efficient allocation of company resources.
• Support of the development of a portfolio-wide perspective to senior leaders on topics related to FMI's overall portfolio: assay development, data-offerings, customer applications etc.
• Through ongoing portfolio review, assessment of FMI's ability to deliver near and long-term results towards our corporate priorities.
• Partnering with Roche Global for international projects to ensure a global portfolio perspective.

• Developing novel ways of visualizing and communicating FMI's portfolio (in-line and pipeline) to internal and external stakeholders.
• Performing relevant valuations (e.g., economic, strategic, etc.) in partnership with the finance organization to support portfolio trade-off decisions and inform the organization about optimal resource allocation and pinch points.
• Framing and assessing development options in close partnership with FMI's lifecycle teams and R&D organization.
• Identifying critical factors for decision making and delivering clear recommendations to the PGC.

• Support in providing strategic thought leadership for the Executive Team on decisions with broad or long-term business ramifications.
• Contributing to the assessment of external growth and partnership opportunities in the context of FMI's strategic priorities, in close collaboration with corporate development and the broader Roche Group.
• Supervising and providing applicable direction, guidance, development and evaluation for CSPP team members.
• Traveling domestically up to 10% of the time.

Qualifications

Basic Qualifications

Preferred Qualifications

• Conducting or facilitating a variety of analyses pertinent to strategy development
• Leading cross-functional teams within a matrixed and multi-functional work environment
• Establishing effective cross-functional, cross-level internal and external stakeholder partnerships
• Influencing an organization and individuals on strategy
• Presenting to executive audiences
• Within the healthcare and/or life science industries and/or within high-growth, dynamic, complex business environments

• Exceptional skills in both structured and unstructured problem-solving
• Proactive in identifying priorities that require organizational focus
• Ability to work effectively in ambiguity, simplify in the midst of complexity, exhibit creative problem solving, adapt quickly to changing needs, and deliver results while balancing multiple priorities and manage through change
• Ability to work well under pressure while maintaining a professional demeanor

Foundation Medicine is proud to be an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer and considers all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, ancestry, age, or national origin. Further, qualified applicants will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability or protected veteran status. We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements. See also FMI's EEO Statement and EEO is the Law and Supplement . If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know by completing this form . (EOE/AAP Employer)