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Senior Director, Portfolio Development and Partnerships Operations, Co.Lab

United Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 6 May 2026

💰 $500,000/yr($212,880/yr – $500,000/yr)

About the role

At Bayer we’re visionaries, driven to solve the world’s toughest challenges and striving for a world where 'Health for all Hunger for none’ is no longer a dream, but a real possibility. We’re doing it with energy, curiosity and sheer dedication, always learning from unique perspectives of those around us, expanding our thinking, growing our capabilities and redefining ‘impossible’. There are so many reasons to join us. If you’re hungry to build a varied and meaningful career in a community of brilliant and diverse minds to make a real difference, there’s only one choice.

Senior Director, Portfolio Development and Partnerships Operations, Co.Lab

The Bayer Co.Lab stands as a pivotal element in our pharmaceutical innovation strategy, serving as an incubation hub for groundbreaking startups and a collaborative platform for diverse stakeholders across academia, biotech, and the investment community. Our mission is to establish Bayer as the “Partner of Choice” while embodying our commitment to “Collaborate to Cure.” Success in this endeavor is quantified through two key performance indicators (KPIs): advancing early-stage startups to a stage where they are ready for partnership or collaboration, and ensuring the program’s seamless integration within the Greater Boston ecosystem.

The Senior Director of Portfolio Development and Partnerships Operations, reporting to the Head of Co.Lab Cambridge, plays a crucial role in driving portfolio maturation, operational excellence, and strategic growth. This position encompasses both internal and external responsibilities, including supporting day-to-day operations, contributing to the development of a world-class R&D portfolio aligned with Bayer's strategic objectives, and fostering essential relationships with local academic and biotech organizations to enhance collaboration and program satisfaction.

YOUR TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

The primary responsibilities of this role, Senior Director, Portfolio Development and Partnerships Operations, are to:

Co.Lab Portfolio Management and Development - Support the Site Head in the management of the full portfolio lifecycle—from candidate screening and selection to progress assessment and internal reporting.

Coordinate due diligence for prospective Co.Lab candidates by engaging relevant internal subject matter experts (SMEs).
Assess and prioritize portfolio companies in collaboration with the Site Head for portfolio planning purposes.
Develop and maintain portfolio materials (e.g., company one-pagers, Co.Lab AdVise progress reports) in alignment with global Co.Lab standards.
Lead value-add initiatives such as the Co.Lab AdVise mentorship program, facilitating connections to internal experts and tracking key outcomes.
Maintain accurate and up-to-date records in DealCloud, including consolidated meeting minutes.
Collaborate with the Site Head and Innovation & Ecosystem Activations Director to align external activation efforts with Therapeutic Area (TA) and Platform team mandates, targeting high-potential future Co.Lab companies.
Build and maintain strong "key account manager–client" relationships with Co.Lab portfolio companies, ensuring a positive scientific community standing and a high-quality resident experience.

Operations & Stakeholder Management - Liaise with the global Bayer Co.Lab team and operational partner LabCentral to ensure seamless program execution.

Participate in global Co.Lab meetings and strategic planning sessions.
Champion best-practice sharing across the global Co.Lab network to drive consistency and impact.
Serve as relationship manager for portfolio companies and program sponsors, maintaining high levels of satisfaction and engagement.
Manage program reporting, maintain internal databases (e.g., DealCloud), and contribute to communications across the Co.Lab website, LinkedIn, and global leadership updates.

Ecosystem Engagement & Partnership Development - Lead the design and execution at local and regional ecosystem engagement strategy that strengthens community presence, elevates Bayer's reputation, grows Co.Lab revenues, and sources future portfolio companies.