Portfolio Strategy & Business Excellence Lead
Zentiva Poland
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Job summary
Zentiva Pharma UK Ltd is seeking an experienced Head of Portfolio & Business Excellence to lead portfolio performance across Generics and CHC in the UK commercial team, based in Guildford. You will shape portfolio strategy, drive lifecycle management, and partner with Finance, Supply Chain and Legal to deliver sustainable growth.
In this senior role you will translate market insights into actionable plans, own P&L considerations, and lead cross-functional transformation initiatives to optimise
Qualifications
- 5-10+ years of experience within the pharmaceutical industry, with strong exposure to the Generics sector.
- Proven experience in Portfolio Management, Commercial Strategy, Business Excellence, Strategic Planning or Consulting.
- Strong understanding of generics market dynamics, including pricing, tenders, trade margins and volume-driven business models.
- Experience with P&L ownership and commercial performance management, ideally within Generics, OTC or Consumer Healthcare.
- Demonstrated success leading cross-functional projects and business transformation initiatives.
- Experience working within regional or global matrix organisations is advantageous.
- Strong commercial acumen and analytical capability.
- Excellent stakeholder management and influencing skills.
- Results-driven, proactive and comfortable operating in a fast-paced environment.
Responsibilities
- Define and execute portfolio strategies across multiple product channels.
- Drive portfolio lifecycle management, including product prioritisation, optimisation and rationalisation.
- Own and drive CHC portfolio and P&L performance, ensuring delivery of commercial and financial objectives while identifying opportunities for sustainable growth and profitability.
- Develop business cases and recommendations for new product opportunities and launches.
- Support pricing, forecasting, and portfolio decision-making through market and commercial insights.
- Monitor competitor activity, market trends, tender dynamics and regulatory developments to identify risks and opportunities.
- Translate insights into clear commercial actions and recommendations.
- Lead business excellence and transformation initiatives that improve commercial effectiveness.
- Support long-range planning and contribute to strategic portfolio discussions.
- Collaborate closely with Finance, Business Development, Supply Chain, Scientific Affairs and other cross-functional stakeholders.
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Job description
Zentiva Pharma UK Ltd is seeking an experienced Head of Portfolio & Business Excellence to lead portfolio performance across Generics and CHC in the UK commercial team, based in Guildford. You will shape portfolio strategy, drive lifecycle management, and partner with Finance, Supply Chain and Legal to deliver sustainable growth.
In this senior role you will translate market insights into actionable plans, own P&L considerations, and lead cross-functional transformation initiatives to optimise
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