Regional Launch Excellence Lead

Sobi; Paris; Sur place; EUR 80 000 - 100 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

A leading biopharmaceutical company in Paris is looking for a Regional Launch Excellence Lead to shape and execute launch strategies across Europe. The ideal candidate will have over 8 years of experience in pharmaceutical launch planning, excellent communication and leadership skills, and a strong understanding of European healthcare systems. This role requires the ability to lead cross-functional teams and ensure successful product introductions that meet both patient and business needs.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in pharmaceutical launch planning, commercial operations or project management.
• Proven track record of leading successful product launches in complex environments.
• Strong understanding of European healthcare systems.

Responsabilités

• Lead regional launch execution in alignment with global strategy.
• Develop and maintain integrated launch playbooks and frameworks.
• Embed launch excellence principles across regional teams.

Connaissances

Project Management

Stakeholder Management

Communication Skills

Leadership Skills

Commercial Acumen

Multi-Stakeholder Project Management

Customer Relationship Management

Formation

Bachelor’s degree in Life Sciences, Business, or related field

Advanced degree preferred

Description du poste

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, standardise 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 optimise go‑to‑market strategies
• Co‑create development of region‑wide operational plans, setting country‑specific 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

• Bachelor’s 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.

Additional Information (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 budgetAdditional 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 company’s 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