Job Overview:
The Executive Director, Biotech Portfolio Lead (BPL) is an enterprise commercial leader accountable for the strategic direction, commercial performance, and delivery excellence of Fortrea’s most critical biotech client portfolios. Serving as executive sponsor for a regional portfolio of strategic biotech partners, this role owns the long‑term health, growth, and outcomes of complex, multi‑program relationships.

The BPL provides executive‑level continuity across the full client lifecycle, maintaining clear line of sight across all portfolio work to enable proactive planning, predictable execution, and alignment with sponsor scientific strategy, clinical development priorities, and business objectives. Through strategic portfolio leadership, executive client engagement, and cross‑functional collaboration, the BPL drives sustained partnership growth, supports business development, and strengthens Fortrea’s reputation as a trusted leader in biotech strategy and delivery.

Summary of Responsibilities:
Strategic Operational Leadership




- Lead Commercial Account Management strategic roadmap and direct execution of integral biotech initiatives.
- Champion innovation and continuous improvement across delivery models, governance, operational processes, and cross‑business collaboration.
- Own and orchestrate relationship strategy across enterprise by partnering with delivery, business unit, and Business Development leaders

Client Relationship Leadership
- Act as the executive lead in client engagements, proposals, and bid defenses for strategic biotech accounts.
- Act as the executive partner with Business Development to identify, prioritize, and scale strategic biotech relationships and repeat business.
- Represent the function as a senior functional leader to advance new business and portfolio expansion opportunities.

Partnership Portfolio Oversight and Accountability
- Provide enterprise, governance, and accountability for global clinical program planning, exe

📌 Executive Director, Biotech Partnership Lead (Madrid)
🏢 Fortrea
📍 Madrid