Portfolio Manager, Life Science

Primary DetailsTime Type: Full timeWorker Type: EmployeePortfolio Manager Life SciencesLondon (with hybrid working available)QBE is looking for a Portfolio Manager to lead our Life Sciences portfolio – a globally recognised market-leading offering that spans syndicated and company business. This is more than just a role; its a chance to shape the future of insurance for some of the most innovative and life-changing industries on the planet while actively managing our critical broker relationships and the performance of the account.From multinational pharmaceutical risks to cutting-edge medical devices and life science breakthroughs our portfolio covers a diverse range of large corporate and mid-market clients. As a key member of our International Casualty Senior Leadership Team youll be at the forefront of this portfolio driving underwriting strategy mentoring top talent and delivering technical excellence.Your new roleLead and Inspire:Drive underwriting excellence and team development through hands-on underwriting and strategic guidance.Shape the Future: Design and deliver the annual business plan track performance and adapt strategies to meet our objectives.Innovate and Influence:Introduce fresh ideas to navigate market cycles and ensure our portfolio remains ahead of the curve from a performance and proposition perspective.Build Impactful Relationships: Engage with brokers clients industry bodies and internal stakeholders to amplify QBEs presence and influence.Stay Ahead: Monitor market dynamics and ensure our portfolio strategy aligns with broader business objectives.About YouDeep expertise inLife Sciences underwritingwith strong technical acumen.Strategic thinker with a proven ability to craft and execute portfolio plans.Capability to analyse and use data for decision making and demonstrate financial acumen.Inspirational leader with a passion for team development.Excellent communicator decision maker and negotiator with a collaborative mindset.Why QBE At My BestAt QBE we want our people to feel rewarded and inspired to perform at their best thats why we have created At My Best. Its our connection our way of showing we have your back. We understand that one size doesnt fit all and that priorities can change depending on your life stage. That is why our blend of wellbeing initiatives and benefits offer flexibility to suit what matters most to you. Its in the culture of our business our QBE DNA to support our people. Everything we do is underpinned by our QBE DNA.Were an international insurer thats building momentum towards realising our vision of becoming the most consistent and innovative risk partner. We can never really predict whats around the corner but at QBE were asking the right questions to enable a more resilient future helping those around us build strength and embrace change to their advantage.QBE aims to build a workplace that is fair and inclusive because we want to attract and retain the best people to do the job we have adopted flexible working across the company and welcome this conversation ( more than more than 13000 people working across 27 countries were big enough to make a real impact but small enough to provide a friendly workplace where people are down-to-earth passionate and kind.To find out more about why you should work for QBE visit our careers website.At My Best – QBE BenefitsYou are more than your work and QBE is more than a workplace which is why we provide you with the benefits support and flexibility to help you concentrate on living your best life personally and professionally. FOR UK ONLY: As well as the benefits below we also offer an extensive choice of other options to suit you!30 days holiday a year with the option to buy up to 2 additional days.Flexible working – balancing work and life is important so our flexible working opportunities are open to all this can include part-time job share and compressed hours.Pension you are automatically enrolled into the QBE pension plan which entitles you to receive employer contributions of 10% of your basic salary.Private medical insurance we fund fully comprehensive private medical cover for you and all the family.Family friendly policies we offer 26 weeks leave at full pay regardless of gender identity sexual orientation or how you become a parent.Short term remote work abroad – you can request up to 20 days per year to work remotely from certain locations abroad.Sustainable investing – we believe sustainable integration is important for long term financial environmental and social outcomes. Our pension strategy supports our net-zero goal to achieve year-on-year reductions in carbon footprint by investing more in green businesses than the broader market so your savings are looking after the planets future as well as your own.Cycle-to-Work benefit from regular exercise whilst making your commute greener and cheaper select and bike and/or accessories up to the value of 5000.To find out more visit our Reward PageQBE AwardsSome of the awards QBE are proud to have won been a finalist for and shortlisted for include;AXCO Global Insurance Awards 2024 Winner: Network Management of the YearInsurance Business UK 5-Star Cyber Awards 2024: QBE rated as a 5-Star Cyber InsurerUK IT Industry Awards 2023 Winner: Green Technology Innovation of the YearWorking Dads Employer Awards 2023 Winner: Parental Policies AwardInsurance Post British Insurance Awards 2023: QBE rated as a 5-Star EmployeeYou can view all our awards hereInclusion of DiversityWe are striving to create a workplace culture where all our people feel included and we are committed to building a diverse workforce that is reflective of the communities we operate in. We are proud to have partnerships with organisations such as Stonewall and Working Families and our commitment to the Women in Finance Charter the UN Womens Empowerment Principles and Race at Work charter helps keep us accountable and transparent. For more information on our strategy targets please take a look at our Careers PageAccessibilityHere at QBE we are promoting an accessible workplace for all which includes supporting candidates to perform at their best during their recruitment process. If you require any accommodations please make your Talent Acquisition contact aware.ESG & SustainabilityAt QBE we believe that integrating sustainability into our business helps us deliver on our purpose of enabling a more resilient future. Our three key focus areas include fostering an orderly and inclusive transition to a net-zero economy enabling a sustainable and resilient workforce and partnering for growth through innovative sustainable and impactful solutions. For further information regarding QBEs sustainability targets including our net-zero pledges and inclusion of diversity targets and our award-winning impact investment initiative Premiums4Good please visit our Sustainability homepage and read our latest Sustainability ReportWhat nextIf you have a passion to contribute to QBEs vision of enabling a more resilient future for our customers and the community we encourage you to apply! Simply click the apply button to submit your CV and other relevant documents and a member of our friendly Talent Acquisition team will be in contact to discuss your interest further if you meet the requirements of the role.We believe this is our moment what if it was yours tooAPPLY NOW and lets make it happen!Skills:Analytical Thinking Coaching for success Communication Critical Thinking Influencing Insurance Underwriting Intentional collaboration Managing performance Navigating ambiguity Policy Development Portfolio Management Risk Management Stakeholder Management Strategic Leadership Team ManagementHow to Apply:To submit your application click Apply and follow the step by step process.Equal Employment Opportunity:QBE is an equal opportunity employer and is required to comply with equal employment opportunity legislation in each jurisdiction it operates.Required Experience:Manager Key Skills Environment,Anatomy,Fisheries,Morphology,Behavioural Sciences,Biophysics,Evolution,Forestry,Ecology,Biotechnology,Agriculture,Biochemistry,Biology,Ecosyatem,Entomology Employment Type : Full-Time Experience: years Vacancy: 1