Pharma R&D Product Lead - Strategy & Lifecycle

Navikenz; Greater London; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading pharmaceutical company is seeking an experienced Product Lead – Pharma R&D in Greater London, to drive product strategy and lifecycle management within their R&D portfolio. The ideal candidate will blend deep pharma expertise with strategic product leadership and cross-functional collaboration skills. This role requires a solid understanding of regulatory frameworks and a strong focus on data-driven decisions to meet business objectives.

Qualifications

• 10–15 years of experience in pharmaceutical R&D, product management, or clinical strategy.
• Strong understanding of regulatory frameworks (e.g., FDA, EMA, ICH).
• Demonstrated cross-functional leadership experience.

Responsibilities

• Define and own the product vision, roadmap, and long-term strategy aligned with R&D and business objectives.
• Identify unmet medical needs and market opportunities.
• Translate R&D pipeline assets into structured product development plans.
• Support evidence-generation strategies and clinical positioning.
• Lead product planning from early-stage development through commercialization support.

Skills

Pharma R&D expertise

Product leadership

Cross-functional collaboration

Data-driven decision-making

Education

Advanced degree in Life Sciences, Pharmacy, or related field (PhD/MD preferred; MBA a plus)

Job description

A leading pharmaceutical company is seeking an experienced Product Lead – Pharma R&D in Greater London, to drive product strategy and lifecycle management within their R&D portfolio. The ideal candidate will blend deep pharma expertise with strategic product leadership and cross-functional collaboration skills. This role requires a solid understanding of regulatory frameworks and a strong focus on data-driven decisions to meet business objectives.