Regional Launch Excellence Lead

Sobi; München; Remote; EUR 80.000 - 100.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

A global pharmaceutical company in Munich is seeking a Regional Launch Excellence Lead. In this role, you will shape and execute launch strategies across Europe, ensuring successful product introductions. The ideal candidate has a Bachelor's degree in Life Sciences, 8+ years of experience in launch planning, and strong project management skills. Additionally, you should possess excellent communication abilities and a deep understanding of European healthcare systems. This full-time position allows for remote work.

Qualifikationen

• 8 years of experience in pharmaceutical launch planning or project management.
• Proven track record of leading successful product launches in multi-country environments.
• Strong understanding of European healthcare systems.

Aufgaben

• Lead regional launch execution in alignment with global strategy.
• Develop integrated launch playbooks and frameworks.
• Track KPIs and SLAs to monitor launch performance.

Kenntnisse

Project Management skills

Strong brand management

Fluent in English

Communication skills

Ausbildung

Bachelor's degree in Life Sciences or related field

Jobbeschreibung

Role Overview

As Regional Launch Excellence Lead you will be instrumental in shaping and executing launch strategies across Europe. This role blends strategic project management with commercial acumen to ensure successful product introductions that meet patient needs and business objectives. You will lead cross‑functional teams drive operational readiness and embed launch excellence capabilities across the region.

Key Responsibilities

Launch Strategy & Planning

• Lead regional launch execution in alignment with global strategy
• Develop and maintain integrated launch playbooks and frameworks standardized launch readiness approach across brands leverage existing best practices
• Ensure early engagement with cross‑functional stakeholders (Medical Access Commercial Community Engagement Omnichannel and Training)

Project Management

• Establish and manage launch readiness milestones and risk mitigation plans
• Led PMO activities and affiliates to ensure timely execution
• Track KPIs and SLAs to monitor launch performance and readiness

Commercial Effectiveness

• Translate strategic objectives into actionable commercial plans collaborating with Business unit directors and functional heads within affiliates
• Partner with brand teams to optimize go‑to‑market strategies
• Co‑create development of region wide operational plans setting country specifics KPIs and metrics

Cross‑Functional Leadership

• Facilitate collaboration between global and regional teams
• Ensure seamless transition from global strategy to local execution
• Drive stakeholder alignment and decision‑making through structured governance

Capability Building

• Embed launch / commercial excellence principles across regional teams
• Identify and implement best practices from previous launches
• Mentor and coach teams on launch readiness and execution excellence

Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in Life Sciences Business or related field; advanced degree preferred.
• 8 years of experience in pharmaceutical launch planning commercial operations or project management.
• Proven track record of leading successful product launches in complex multi‑country environments.
• Strong understanding of European healthcare systems and commercial excellence
• Excellent communication stakeholder management and leadership skills.
• Fluent in English; additional European languages are a plus.

Skills / Knowledge / Languages

• Proven solid experience of global pre‑launch and launch activities in rare diseases and Haemophilia
• Project Management skills and result‑driven attitude
• Strong brand management experience gained in at least 5 years in global roles and / or leadership roles in marketing / commercial departments
• Knowledge of local operations and of implementation of multi‑stakeholder initiatives
• Multi stakeholder project management and leadership experience delivering results on time and within budget
• Additional commercial experiences including sales market analytics and business intelligence would be a plus
• University degree level education medical / science based
• Experience in Life Cycle Management
• Ability to manage and coordinate external consultants and agencies
• Demonstrable customer relationship management experience
• Additional European language skill is desired

Personal Attributes

• Demonstrate embrace and align with the companys values (Care Ownership Ambition Urgency and Partnership)
• Ability to control and flourish in an environment of ambiguity uncertainty and stressful situations
• Solid strategic and business acumen.
• Significant track record of demonstrated personal leadership with ability to influence lead and get the job done without line authority and in all conditions
• Cross cultural working appreciation and experience
• Knowledgeable in medical and technical aspects
• Autonomy entrepreneurship attitude and proactivity.
• Solution‑oriented and pragmatic attitude
• Effective communication and team working skills
• Personal transparency candour and full integrity

Desired

Ability to see the big picture

Remote Work

Yes

Employment Type

Full‑time

Key Skills

• Administrative Skills
• Facilities Management
• Biotechnology
• Creative Production
• Design And Estimation
• Architecture

Experience

years

Vacancy

1