Lead – Portfolio Management, Europe

Cipla; London; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading pharmaceutical company in London seeks a Portfolio Strategy Lead to manage and optimize their European portfolio. The role requires extensive experience in pharmaceutical portfolio management, particularly in generics, along with strong leadership and collaboration skills across various teams. Candidates should have an MBA and over 10 years of related experience, particularly in European regulatory environments.

Qualifications

• 10+ years in pharmaceutical portfolio management, with strong exposure to generics.
• Proven track record in European markets and regulatory environments.
• Experience in cross-functional leadership and matrix organizations.

Responsibilities

• Lead and shape the European portfolio strategy.
• Drive portfolio optimization, lifecycle management, and launch excellence.
• Collaborate cross-functionally and with external partners.

Skills

Analytical skills

Strategic thinking

Negotiation skills

Presentation skills

Education

MBA or equivalent

Job description

Job Purpose: To lead and shape the European portfolio strategy for Cipla in Europe, ensuring alignment with market needs, regulatory landscapes, and commercial objectives. This role will drive portfolio optimization, lifecycle management, and launch excellence, while fostering cross-functional collaboration and external partnerships to deliver sustainable growth and access to affordable medicines across Europe.

Accountabilities:

Portfolio Strategy & Optimization

• Conduct market intelligence and competitor benchmarking to identify portfolio gaps and opportunities.
• Develop strategic portfolio roadmaps aligned with commercial goals and regulatory pathways.
• Collaborate with country teams to tailor portfolio strategies to local market dynamics.
• Present portfolio strategy and investment cases to senior leadership and governance bodies.
• Monitor portfolio performance metrics and recommend strategic pivots as needed.
• Forecast and analyse P&L estimates of the growth initiative to understand impact on the BU P&L

Lifecycle & Pipeline Management

• Oversee product lifecycle stages: ideation, development, launch, growth, maturity, and sunset.
• Coordinate with R&D, regulatory, and supply chain teams to ensure timely development and registration.
• Implement portfolio rationalization strategies to optimize resource allocation and profitability.
• Maintain a dynamic pipeline tracker and regularly review progress against milestones.
• Ensure compliance with pharmacovigilance and regulatory requirements throughout the lifecycle.

Launch Excellence

• Lead cross-functional launch teams including marketing, medical, regulatory, and supply chain.
• Develop and execute launch plans with clear timelines, KPIs, and risk mitigation strategies.
• Ensure Day 1 readiness through robust planning and stakeholder alignment.
• Conduct post-launch reviews to capture learnings and improve future launch processes.
• Drive digital and data-driven tools to enhance launch efficiency and market penetration

Strategic Partnerships & In-Licensing

• Identify and evaluate external assets and partners for portfolio expansion.
• Lead due diligence processes including commercial, regulatory, and legal assessments.
• Negotiate deal terms and manage alliance governance post-deal closure.
• Build strategic relationships with key partners to foster long-term collaboration.
• Track performance of in-licensed products and ensure alignment with portfolio goals.

Educational qualifications:

MBA or equivalent

Relevant experience:

• 10+ years in pharmaceutical portfolio management, with strong exposure to generics
• Proven track record in European markets and regulatory environments
• Experience in cross-functional leadership and matrix organizations
• Strong analytical, strategic thinking, and negotiation skills
• Strong presentation skills