R&D Portfolio & Financial Governance Manager

(R&D / Regulatory / Development background with financial strength)

Location: Utrecht / Brussels / Paris

Move Beyond Pure R&D – Shape How Innovation Investments Are Decided

This opportunity is ideal for someone currently working in R&D, Development, or Regulatory functions who has naturally gravitated towards numbers, processes, and decision-making, and wants to influence innovation at a portfolio level.

A science-driven organisation with a complex R&D pipeline is strengthening how projects are evaluated, prioritised, and governed, without slowing innovation.

You will support a large community of project leaders, helping them think more critically about costs, risks, and value creation. You are not expected to be a pure finance specialist, but you must be financially literate, structured, and confident with data.

Your Impact

Support R&D and regulatory project leaders with budgets and forecasts
Improve financial transparency and business case robustness
Own and optimise the R&D project and portfolio management system
Strengthen governance while preserving agility
Act as an advisor and sparring partner, not a gatekeeper
Enable better, data-driven investment decisions

Your Background

Experience in R&D, Development, Regulatory, or technical project roles
Strong interest in financial logic and portfolio thinking
Known for bringing structure, realism, and clarity
Comfortable challenging peers in a constructive way
Experience in a scientific or innovation-led environment

Why This Role

Rare bridge role between science and finance
High-trust, collaborative culture with long-tenured employees
Opportunity to shape a new function and make a visible impact
Exposure to senior leadership and strategic decisions
Flexible hybrid working model

If you are interested to understand who you might be able to transition into this unique and exciting opportunity that van offer a broad perspective, apply here to arrange a confidential discussion.

Please Note: Due to the time of year, I will be out of the office until the 5th of January 2026 and will endeavour to respond to application as early as possible.