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Lead – Portfolio Management, Europe, Slough
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Client:
Cipla
Location:
Slough, United Kingdom
Job Category:
Other
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EU work permit required:
Yes
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Job Views:
3
Posted:
22.08.2025
Expiry Date:
06.10.2025
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Job Description:
Job Purpose: To lead and shape the European portfolio strategy for Cipla in Europe, ensuring alignment with market needs, regulatory landscapes, and commercial objectives. This role will drive portfolio optimization, lifecycle management, and launch excellence, while fostering cross-functional collaboration and external partnerships to deliver sustainable growth and access to affordable medicines across Europe.
Accountabilities:
* Conduct market intelligence and competitor benchmarking to identify portfolio gaps and opportunities.
* Develop strategic portfolio roadmaps aligned with commercial goals and regulatory pathways.
* Collaborate with country teams to tailor portfolio strategies to local market dynamics.
* Present portfolio strategy and investment cases to senior leadership and governance bodies.
* Monitor portfolio performance metrics and recommend strategic pivots as needed.
* Forecast and analyse P&L estimates of the growth initiative to understand impact on the BU P&L
Lifecycle & Pipeline Management
* Oversee product lifecycle stages: ideation, development, launch, growth, maturity, and sunset.
* Coordinate with R&D, regulatory, and supply chain teams to ensure timely development and registration.
* Implement portfolio rationalization strategies to optimize resource allocation and profitability.
* Maintain a dynamic pipeline tracker and regularly review progress against milestones.
* Ensure compliance with pharmacovigilance and regulatory requirements throughout the lifecycle.
* Lead cross-functional launch teams including marketing, medical, regulatory, and supply chain.
* Develop and execute launch plans with clear timelines, KPIs, and risk mitigation strategies.
* Ensure Day 1 readiness through robust planning and stakeholder alignment.
* Conduct post-launch reviews to capture learnings and improve future launch processes.
* Drive digital and data-driven tools to enhance launch efficiency and market penetration
Strategic Partnerships & In-Licensing
* Identify and evaluate external assets and partners for portfolio expansion.
* Lead due diligence processes including commercial, regulatory, and legal assessments.
* Negotiate deal terms and manage alliance governance post-deal closure.
* Build strategic relationships with key partners to foster long-term collaboration.
* Track performance of in-licensed products and ensure alignment with portfolio goals.
MBA or equivalent
* 10+ years in pharmaceutical portfolio management, with strong exposure to generics
* Proven track record in European markets and regulatory environments
* Experience in cross-functional leadership and matrix organizations
* Strong analytical, strategic thinking, and negotiation skills
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