Subject Matter Expert (SME) – Life Sciences & Project Portfolio Management (PPM)

Responsibilities:

• Partner with Sales and Business Development teams to participate in client meetings and gather detailed business requirements.
• Conduct Assessments to identify gaps, inefficiencies, and opportunities across current project and portfolio processes.
• Facilitate and lead informed decision-making for PPM prioritization.
• Develop a PPM strategy and roadmaps aligned with the client’s needs.  
• Advise on resource management and efficient resource allocation and capacity planning strategies.
• Assist in demand planning, scenario modeling, and forecasting project outcomes.
• Support clients budget forecasting, estimation and financial planning.
• Define long-term PPM strategies aligned with client requirements.
• Evaluate and improve existing PPM processes for enhanced maturity and compliance.
• Help the Pre-sales and Marketing team to create high-quality documents, presentations, and reports to support business discussions.
• Act as a bridge between technical teams and business stakeholders to ensure alignment of solutions with client expectations.
• Collaborate with solution architects and delivery teams to translate business needs into technical solutions. 

• Stay abreast of regulatory trends, industry standards, and technological advancements impacting the Life Sciences domain.

  Required Skills:

• Proven experience in decision support, strategic planning, and large-scale portfolio or program oversight.
• Familiarity with industry-standard PPM tools (e.g., Planisware, Primavera, Project Online, Clarity PPM) and methodologies (Stage-Gate, Agile, Waterfall).
• Experience in pre-sales, consulting, or solutioning roles involving client interactions and strategy development.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to synthesize complex data into actionable insights.
• Excellent communication, documentation, and stakeholder engagement skills.

• Knowledge of regulatory frameworks (e.g., GxP, FDA, EMA compliance) and best practices in Life Sciences R&D and operations.

  Preferred Qualifications:

• Prior experience in top consulting firms or Life Sciences-focused IT solution providers.