Senior Project Manager

12 months (extension likely, initiatives expected to run until 2030)

Hybrid (2-3 days onsite) – Hertfordshire

Full Time

About the Role

We’re supporting a global pharmaceutical organisation in appointing a Senior Project Manager to sit within their Commercial Strategy & Product Portfolio team.

This role is focused on driving the execution of portfolio-level initiatives, ensuring alignment across cross-functional stakeholders, and bringing structure, pace and visibility to key commercial priorities across multiple products and markets.

You will operate as a strategic delivery lead, working closely with senior leadership to translate strategy into actionable plans and measurable outcomes.

Key Responsibilities

Portfolio Strategy & Execution

• Translate commercial strategy into clear roadmaps, milestones and delivery plans
• Support management of a multi-asset product portfolio across markets/indications
• Track performance, identify risks, and drive mitigation strategies

Programme & Project Delivery

• Lead delivery of key commercial initiatives including:
  • Product launches
  • Indication expansions
  • Lifecycle management programmes
• Ensure delivery is aligned to timeline, budget and strategic objectives

Cross-Functional Leadership

• Drive alignment across:
  • Commercial / Brand Teams
  • Market Access & HEOR
  • Medical Affairs
  • Supply Chain / Manufacturing
  • Finance & Forecasting
• Lead stakeholders without direct authority to ensure accountability and progress

Governance & Executive Reporting

• Prepare and lead steering committees and governance forums
• Provide regular updates to senior leadership (Director / VP level)
• Deliver clear reporting on risks, progress and key decision points

Strategic Insights & Decision Support

• Analyse market trends, competitive landscape and product performance
• Develop data-driven recommendations to support portfolio decisions

Experience Required

• Strong experience in pharmaceutical or biotech environments
• Proven track record in project/programme management within commercial functions
• Experience supporting:
  • Product launches
  • Portfolio strategy
  • Cross-market initiatives
• Ability to engage and influence senior stakeholders in a matrix organisation

Key Skills

• Strategic thinking with strong execution capability
• Excellent stakeholder management and influencing skills
• Strong organisational and governance experience
• Ability to bring structure to complex, ambiguous environments
• Data-driven mindset with strong analytical capability

Why This Role?

• High visibility role working directly with senior commercial leadership
• Opportunity to impact portfolio-level strategy and execution
• Exposure to global markets and cross-functional decision-making

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