R&D Portfolio Advisor

Role Purpose

Lead and oversee the organization's Research & Development (R&D) Portfolio by ensuring strategic alignment, portfolio governance, investment prioritization, commercialization, and performance optimization. The role acts as the link between R&D, executive leadership, and external partners to maximize the technical, financial, and business value of research initiatives.

Key Responsibilities

• Portfolio Governance & Strategic Oversight
• Develop and improve R&D portfolio governance frameworks.
• Oversee portfolio prioritization and investment evaluations.
• Guide executive decisions on continuation, acceleration, or termination of projects.
• Contribute to Technology Division strategy, roadmap, and long-term vision.
• Ensure alignment with organizational business objectives.
• Portfolio Planning & Performance Management
• Develop portfolio performance monitoring frameworks.
• Measure project milestones and ROI.Balance short-term operational initiatives with long-term innovation.
• Evaluate overall portfolio health and strategic alignment.
• Resource Strategy & Risk Optimization
• Advise on allocation of financial, technical, and human resources.
• Identify and mitigate portfolio-level risks.
• Optimize resource utilization and delivery capacity.
• Improve resilience across R&D programs.
• Research Integration & Commercialization
• Drive commercialization of R&D outcomes.
• Work with Technology Transfer Office (TTO).
• Support Intellectual Property (IP) protection and monetization.
• Develop commercialization strategies and market partnerships.
• Enable operational adoption of research outputs.
• Stakeholder Engagement
• Act as senior liaison with internal and external stakeholders.
• Coordinate with operations, finance, regulatory bodies, and R&D teams.
• Represent the organization in industry forums, funding discussions, and collaborative programs.
• Portfolio Strategy & Innovation
• Conduct technology foresight and market analysis.
• Identify emerging technologies and innovation opportunities.
• Recommend diversification of the R&D portfolio.
• Lead long-range planning and scenario analysis.
• Internal Stakeholders
• MEDATMESDITCybersecurity
• Corporate Communication
• Finance
• Corporate Strategy
• External Stakeholders
• Universities
• Vendors
• NERA

Required Experience

Minimum 9 years in:o R&D Portfolio Managemento Program Governanceo Research CommercializationExperience within:o Aviationo Aerospaceo High-Tech IndustriesExperience leading large-scale research portfolios.

Strong background in strategic planning, risk management, performance evaluation, and portfolio optimization.

EducationBachelor's Degree in:o Engineeringo Air Traffic Managemento Business Administrationo Innovation ManagementPreferred CertificationsMoP (Management of Portfolios)PgMPPMPMaster's Degree (Preferred)Preferred

Candidate Profile

Senior R&D Portfolio Manager or Advisor.

Strong aviation, aerospace, or high-tech industry background.

Experience in commercialization and technology transfer.

Excellent strategic planning and executive stakeholder management skills.

Knowledge of innovation management and research governance.

Proven ability to lead enterprise-level R&D portfolios and drive long-term strategic initiatives. .