United States onlyThis position is remote based, we are open to candidates across the United States.
Role Overview
The Portfolio Analysis Director will support enterprise-level decision making at a leading molecular diagnostics company by evaluating proposals for product portfolio, and long-term value creation initiatives. This role sits at the intersection of Corporate Strategy and Planning and Finance partnering closely with R&D, commercial, operations, and executive leadership to inform high-impact strategic decisions.
The ideal candidate is a high-performing strategic thinker with a deal-side mindset, who combines strong analytical and financial modeling skills with a deep understanding of diagnostics markets, product development lifecycles and project portfolio composition.
Responsibilities
- Strategy & Portfolio Analysis
Develop framework for opportunity and portfolio evaluation as part of annual 5-yr roadmap planning
Synthesize data across Market Intelligence and Product Strategy, Operations, Project Management, Tech, R&D, Finance and Data analytics teams
Evaluate strategic options across the molecular diagnostics portfolio, including product development, evidence generation, and infrastructure investments
Support portfolio prioritization decisions by assessing tradeoffs across risk, return, timing, and strategic fit
Update program and portfolio value for review at quarterly intervals and recommend project prioritization
- Financial & Valuation Analysis
Build and own enterprise financial models (DCF, NPV, IRR, scenario analysis) to assess long-term value creation of initiatives
Quantify the financial impact of potential R&D, operations, and product decisions
Partner with Finance and FP&A to align long-range plans with strategic priorities
Partner with Investor Relations to understand investor valuation perspectives of portfolio and financial decisions
- Executive Decision Support
Develop concise, executive-ready presentations and materials for senior leadership and board discussions
Translate financial information into clear recommendations
Support annual strategic planning and long-range planning processes
Qualifications
- Required
- Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, Economics, or STEM related field
- 4–7 years of experience in investment banking (healthcare group), or private equity
- Expert-level proficiency in complex financial modeling and "clean-sheet" problem-solving
- Experience working with ambiguous, incomplete data to support decision making
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Preferred
Experience in molecular diagnostics, life sciences, biotech, or healthcare
Familiarity with diagnostics product development lifecycles, regulatory pathways, and reimbursement considerations
Experience in corporate strategy and planning and/or strategic portfolio planning
MBA or CFA designation is highly preferred
Experience supporting executive or board-level strategy discussions
Core Competencies
- Strategic thinking and structured problem solving
- Ability to challenge and influence executive stakeholders with data-driven conviction
- Financial and valuation analysis
- Comfort with ambiguity - ability to build structure around "messy" data
- Cross-functional collaboration
- Ability to synthesize complex information into clear recommendations
- Strong attention to detail with a big-picture mindset
Physical Requirements
Lifting Requirements – sedentary work or exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally. Physical Requirements – stationary positioning, moving, communicating, and observing. Use of equipment and tools that are necessary to perform essential functions of the job.
EEO
We recognize that our people are our strength and the diverse talents they bring to our global workforce are directly linked to our success. We are an equal opportunity employer and place a high value on diversity and inclusion at our company. In hiring and all other employment decisions, we prohibit discrimination and harassment on the basis of any protected characteristic, including race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, marital or veteran status, pregnancy or disability, or any other basis protected under applicable law. In accordance with applicable law, we make reasonable accommodations for applicants’ and employees’ religious practices and beliefs, as well as any mental health or physical disability needs.
About Us
Myriad Genetics is a leading molecular diagnostic testing and precision medicine company dedicated to advancing health and well-being for all. Myriad Genetics develops and offers molecular tests that help assess the risk of developing disease or disease progression and guide treatment decisions across medical specialties where molecular insights can significantly improve patient care and lower healthcare costs. For more information, visit www.myriad.com.
