Department Rx - Business Development & Commercial Excellence
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STADA UK Thornton & Ross - Operational Launch Project Manager | Generics & Specialty Medicines
Reading|U.K.| Full-time | Permanent
About The Role
As an Operational Launch Project Manager for Generics & Specialty Medicines, you will play a pivotal role in ensuring the seamless introduction of pharmaceutical products into the UK market. By leading cross‑functional teams and managing end‑to‑end launch processes, you’ll contribute to making medications more accessible and affordable for patients.
How You Will Make An Impact
- Lead cross‑functional teams to develop and execute launch plans for generic and specialty products across diverse Go‑to‑Market models.
- Define project timelines, milestones, and deliverables to ensure timely launches.
- Coordinate with departments such as supply chain, regulatory affairs, quality assurance, and commercial to align activities and achieve launch objectives.
- Develop detailed operational launch plans with scenario planning to mitigate risks and avoid resource constraints.
- Collaborate with supply chain partners and CMOs to ensure product availability pre‑ and post‑launch.
- Ensure compliance with GMP/GDP and regulatory requirements for launches in relevant markets.
- Communicate progress effectively with internal stakeholders, including senior management. Establish KPIs to measure launch success and conduct post‑launch evaluations for continuous improvement.
- Drive new ways of working by embedding process optimisation, cross‑functional efficiencies, and continuous improvement into launch execution.
- Build and enable high‑performing, operationally focused teams to translate strategy into actionable plans and influence delivery across the organisation.
What Makes You A Great Fit
- Bachelor’s degree in pharmaceutical sciences, business administration, or a related field
- Proven experience in operational launches and project management within the UK pharmaceutical industry.
- Strong understanding of regulatory and operational requirements for generic and specialty drug launches.
- Track record of successfully launching multiple pharmaceutical products into the UK market.
- Exceptional communication, collaboration, and leadership skills to drive accountability and results.
- Analytical mindset with the ability to interpret data and make informed decisions.
- Ability to thrive in a fast‑paced environment and manage multiple priorities effectively.
How We Care for You
- Competitive salary, car allowance and annual bonus scheme.
- Salary Sacrifice Pension Scheme offering 8% employer contribution rates.
- Hybrid working – we spend three days of your choice in the office, with the remaining days working at home.
- 25 days of annual leave plus bank holidays with the potential to buy up to 5 additional days.
- Wellbeing support through our Employee Assistance Programme and KYAN Wellbeing – offering free coaching and counselling services for you and your family.
- Enhanced Family Leave.
- Many more employee benefits & celebration events.
STADA Group values and promotes its diverse culture, regardless of gender, age, social or ethnic origin, disabilities, religion, ideology, or sexual orientation. We use the strength of our uniqueness to develop creative ideas, expand our experience and increase innovative strength. Our focus is on equal opportunities, respectful cooperation, and the promotion of an inclusive working environment. We are looking forward to your application and welcome applications without a pharmaceutical background.
Do you want to play a crucial role in bringing medications to market and improving patient access? Apply now to join our team.
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