Company Overview:
We are a world-class team of professionals who deliver next generation technology and products in robotic and autonomous platforms, ground, soldier, and maritime systems in 50 locations world-wide. Much of our work contributes to innovative research in the fields of sensor science, signal processing, data fusion, artificial intelligence (AI), machine learning (ML), and augmented reality (AR). QinetiQ Inc.’s dedicated experts in defense, aerospace, security, and related fields all work together to explore new ways of protecting the American Warfighter, Security Forces, and Allies. Being a part of QinetiQ Inc. means being central to the safety and security of the world around us. Partnering with our customers, we help save lives; reduce risks to society; and maintain the global infrastructure on which we all depend. Position Overview: Are you passionate about the intersection of biotechnology, government policy, and effective people management? We are seeking a dynamic and experienced individual to join our company as a Portfolio Lead for Biotechnology. In this role, you will spearhead our efforts in biotechnology consulting, steering strategic projects, and nurturing a talented team of experts. If you possess a blend of leadership acumen and deep industry knowledge, we invite you to lead our mission in shaping the future of biotechnology consulting in national security. Responsibilities:
Manage a diverse set of requirements of biotechology consulting projects, ensuring they align with agency goals and are executed efficiently and effectively.
Document and gather requirements from the customer and implement processes to both track and document progress through data visualization of key performance indicators.
Execute issue sprints to advance organizational strategies via interviews, stakeholder facilitation, analysis, and synthesis of key points.
Lead and mentor a team of biotechnology advisors and experts, fostering a collaborative and high-performance work environment.
Establish and maintain strong relationships with government stakeholders, biotechnology industry leaders, and other relevant partners.
Allocate resources, including personnel and budget, to optimize project outcomes and meet deadlines.
Stay up to date on biotechnology industry trends and regulations to inform policy development and decision-making. Required Qualifications:
Active TS/SCI clearance with polygraph required. #qinetiqclearedjob
A bachelor’s degree in biotechnology, life sciences, business administration, or a related field.
Demonstrated experience and familiarity with government operations and regulations, especially in the context of biotechnology, is highly desirable.
Demonstrated project management experience across a variety of efforts involving personnel, strategic and organizational planning, business process improvement, business program and project management, and benchmarking and program metrics.
Demonstrated stakeholder management experience across a similar scope and complexity as posted above.
Demonstrated executive-level communications and interpersonal effectiveness skills across a variety of efforts involving similar scope and complexity.
Demonstrated working knowledge of current and emerging private sector best practices for investing in and leveraging critical emerging technologies.
Demonstrated working knowledge of government organization mission, vision, strategy direction, and key programs.
Demonstrated experience effectively enabling reach back support to commercial experts on behalf of government organization’s needs.
Demonstrated security systems experience.
Demonstrated experience with AGILE software development and JIRA for project tracking.
Obtain a full understanding of the personnel security process in order to review and analyze current trends for improvement of security processing systems. Company EEO Statement : Accessibility/Accommodation: If because of a medical condition or disability you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please send an e-mail to or call (540) 658-2720 Opt. 4 and let us know the nature of your request and contact information. QinetiQ Inc. is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All Qualified Applicants will receive equal consideration for employment without regard to race, age, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected Veteran status.