Commercial Assessments & Lifecycle Manager
Location: Cambridge, UK (Ad-hoc)
Department: Global Commercial Analytics
Job type: 12-month Fixed-Term Contract
The Team
We are seeking a strategic and analytically driven Commercial Assessments & Lifecycle Manager to lead commercial evaluations and optimize lifecycle strategies across our portfolio. Sitting within the Global Marketing team, this role plays a pivotal part in shaping asset investment decisions, maximizing long-term brand value, and supporting evidence-based planning across the product lifecycle—from early development to late-stage maturity and sunset.
Role and Responsibilities
- Commercial Assessments: Lead the development of global commercial assessments for pipeline and in-line products to support investment decisions, go/no-go gates, and portfolio prioritisation.
- Lifecycle Management Strategy: Drive global lifecycle management strategies for key brands, including indication expansion, formulation improvements, pricing optimisation, geographic rollout, and product differentiation initiatives.
- Cross-functional Collaboration: Partner with R&D, Medical, Market Access, Finance, and Business Development to ensure commercial input into development planning, business cases, and lifecycle strategy.
- Scenario & Opportunity Analysis: Build and challenge commercial scenarios, market forecasts, and strategic options using market research, competitive intelligence, and financial modelling.
- Governance & Business Cases: Prepare robust business cases and recommendation documents for governance boards and senior leadership, ensuring alignment with corporate strategy and P&L.
- Established Brand Optimization: Oversee strategies for maximising value from mature brands, including value retention, cost management, SKU optimisation, and geographic focus.
- Market Intelligence: Continuously monitor market trends, competitor strategies, and external events to proactively identify risks and opportunities for brand and portfolio performance.
- Decision Support: Serve as a trusted advisor to senior leaders by providing commercially sound recommendations that balance growth, investment, and risk.
What you’ll bring
- Established experience in pharmaceutical commercial strategy, global marketing, or portfolio/lifecycle management
- Strong understanding of product development, commercialization pathways, and lifecycle value creation
- Proven ability to synthesize data into clear, actionable recommendations and build alignment across diverse stakeholders
- Exceptional strategic thinking, analytical, and communication skills
- Demonstrated success in working cross-functionally in matrix environments
- Experience preparing and presenting to senior executive governance bodies
- Bachelor’s degree in life sciences, business, or related field (MBA or advanced degree preferred)
What we offer in return
- Flexible benefits package
- Opportunities for learning & development through our varied programme
- Collaborative, inclusive work environment
Diversity and Inclusion
Building an inclusive environment where people can thrive, grow and achieve their full potential is a priority. We believe this isn’t just the right thing, but also the smart thing to do. We are on a journey and will seek to move forward together through education and awareness to build a culture that welcomes and celebrates diversity and uniqueness. We will create a workplace environment where everyone can, every day, bring their authentic selves and is treated with dignity and respect.
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