E2E RX Programme Manager – NPI

Jobtailor; Uxbridge; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor in the United Kingdom seeks an experienced Programme Manager to lead end-to-end NPI initiatives across RX brands, coordinating with supply, development and commercial teams.

You will develop and maintain the master Gantt, governance, and status reports, align with NPI processes, and ensure on-time launches with compliant practices. Candidates should have pharma/healthcare PMO experience, strong cross-functional collaboration, and proficiency with SharePoint Planner and Microsoft 365.

Qualifications

• Requires proven experience in NPI programme management within pharma/healthcare.
• Strong cross-functional collaboration and communication skills essential.
• Understanding of supply chain principles including GxP.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end RX programme management across all phases of the product lifecycle.
• Develop and maintain a master Gantt chart and status reports for RX brands/NPI projects.
• Coordinate with Supply Operations, Development and Commercial workstreams to ensure timely product launches.

Skills

NPI programme management

Supply chain management

GxP

Cross-functional collaboration

Project governance

Stakeholder communication

PPM tools

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

SharePoint Planner

Microsoft 365

Job description

Overview

Implement an end-to-end (E2E) programme management approach to ensure seamless integration, coordination, and standardisation across all phases of the product lifecycle and all RX products.

Co-develop and maintain an overall programme Gantt chart and status report for RX brands/ NPI projects in collaboration with Launch Excellence leads.

Ensure programme alignment with the NPI and Launch Excellence processes.

Collaborate with Supply Operations workstream lead and supply operations functions to ensure the availability of product for new product launches and ongoing commercial supply.

Collaborate with Development workstream lead and development functions to ensure timely provision of clinical development, regulatory development and medical affairs inputs into NPI processes.

Collaborate with Commercial workstream lead and commercial functions to ensure timely provision of brand strategy, market access, geoexpansion, and forecast inputs into NPI processes.

Identify, monitor and mitigate risks related to the supply operations, development, and commercial activities, ensuring contingency plans are in place.

Manage resources end-to-end (E2E) to guarantee the delivery of product launches on time and in full.

Allocate and optimise resources across RX portfolio to ensure efficient utilisation and future resource planning.

Monitor resource availability and capacity, making adjustments as necessary to meet project demands.

Ensure that all team members have the optimal tools, training, and support to perform their roles effectively.

Act as the primary point of contact for all NPI-related activities.

Engage with key internal stakeholders to ensure alignment and support for project objectives.

Establish and maintain governance processes to ensure efficient project & programme management and decision-making.

Prepare and present regular project/programme status reports to senior management.

Maintain visibility across brands and business areas for greater accountability and engagement.

Lead and manage ad-hoc RX/brand projects from concept to completion.

Develop and maintain detailed project plans, timelines, and budgets.

Coordinate cross-functional team activities to ensure project milestones are achieved.

Ensure compliance with all relevant regulations and standards.

Support the PLM manager in writing playbooks and commit to applying them across all relevant projects and processes.

The role involves developing a new RACI and other action plans.

Qualifications

• Bachelor\'s degree in a relevant field (e.g., Business, Engineering, PMO, Commercial).
• Proven experience in NPI programme management, preferably in the pharmaceutical or healthcare industry.
• Strong understanding of supply chain management principles and practices, including GxP.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a cross-functional team environment.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Expertise in utilising PPM software tools including SharePoint Planner, Microsoft 365 and other industry PPM tools.