Portfolio & NPL Manager

Accord Healthcare; Barcelona; On-site; EUR 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

ACCORD HEALTHCARE in Barcelona seeks a Portfolio, NPL Manager to lead portfolio optimization and launch planning across EU markets. You will provide strategic and analytical support to maximize business impact.

You will identify new product opportunities, perform market research, manage lifecycles, and develop launch plans with cross‑functional teams including Medical, Regulatory, Sales, and Finance. Strong Excel, PowerPoint and Power BI skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required in health science, business, marketing, or related field.
• Minimum 3 years' pharmaceutical industry experience.
• Strong analytical and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Strategic thinking to assess market trends.
• Identify and evaluate new product opportunities.
• Conduct market research on trends, consumer needs, and competition.
• Manage product lifecycle and identify in-licensing, discontinuation, or extension opportunities.
• Develop and execute detailed launch plans with timelines and budgets.
• Coordinate cross-functional launch readiness and resource allocation.
• Collaborate with Medical, Regulatory, Sales, Supply, and central Portfolio teams to align on launch strategies.
• Provide insights for portfolio optimization and competitive positioning.
• Support forecasting, reporting, and budget processes.
• Deliver training sessions to sales teams on product features and positioning.

Skills

Strategic Thinking

Analytical Skills

Project Management

Interdepartmental Collaboration

Decision Making

Communication Leadership

Problem Solving

Adaptability Innovation

Commercial Awareness

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Health Sciences, Business, Marketing, or related field

Tools

Excel

PowerPoint

Power BI

Job description

The Portfolio, NPL Manager, is responsible for providing strategic and analytical support for portfolio optimization and product launches to drive informed decision-making and maximize business impact

• Identify and evaluate new product opportunities based on market needs, scientific advancements, and competitive analysis.
• Conduct market research to understand trends, consumer needs, and the competitive landscape.
• Product Lifecycle management and product optimization. Identify gaps, overlaps, and opportunities for in-licensing, discontinuation, or lifecycle extension.
• Develop and execute detailed launch plans, including timelines, budgets, and resource allocation.
• Support and coordinate cross-functional launch readiness plans.
• Work closely and cross-functionally with internal stakeholders, including Medical, Sales, Regulatory, Supply, Spanish and central Portfolio and NPL teams, to ensure alignment on launch strategies and cohesive execution of activities.
• Provide insights to inform strategic decisions on product positioning and differentiation.
• Perform competitive benchmarking to identify competitive advantages and areas for improvement.
• Conduct and support training sessions for sales teams to ensure in-depth knowledge of product features, competitors, benefits, and positioning.
• Manage monthly forecasting, reporting, and budget preparation.

Use analytics to support continuous improvement in launch and portfolio processes.

The Role

• Strategic Thinking: Ability to assess market trends and develop long-term portfolio strategies.
• Analytical Skills: Strong capacity to evaluate market data, business cases, and product performance.
• Project Management: Proven ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines effectively.
• Interdepartmental Collaboration: Strong interpersonal skills to work with cross-functional teams at local and EU levels.
• Decision Making: Capability to make informed, data-driven decisions regarding portfolio optimization and product launches.
• Communication & Leadership: Strong leadership skills to drive product launches, train teams, and align stakeholders.
• Problem-Solving: Ability to identify issues and implement effective solutions to improve product performance and market presence.
• Adaptability & Innovation: Willingness to adapt to changing market conditions and drive innovative product strategies. Ability of working independently and as part of a team.
• Commercial Awareness: Strong understanding of the pharmaceutical market, customer needs, and competitive dynamics.

The Person

• Understanding of pharmaceutical regulatory requirements in Spanish market.
• High English & Spanish level.
• Excellence Excel and PowerPoint skills as well as Power BI, for analysis and reporting.
• Strong analytical skills.
• Education: Bachelor’s degree in health sciences, Business, Marketing, or related field with industry experience.
• Experience: 3 years of relevant experience in pharmaceutical industry.