Company description:

Thornton & Ross

Job description:

STADA UK Thornton & Ross is on an exciting growth journey with more than 700 employees being fully committed to our purpose of Caring for Peoples Health as a Trusted Partner. Together we are shaping the future of Thornton & Ross by living our values of Integrity, Entrepreneurship, Agility and One STADA. If you want to work in an open culture where your uniqueness is valued, join our Gx Team.

STADA UK Thornton & Ross - Senior Product Manager Biosimilars & Branded Launches | Gx Team

Reading |U.K.| Full-time | Permanent

About The Role

As the Senior Product Manager for Biosimilars & Branded Launches, you will lead the commercial strategy, pricing, and lifecycle management of biosimilars and branded generics, delivering cost-saving medicines to the NHS and expanding patient access. Operating within a payer-led environment, youll ensure high-quality product launches and sustained in-market performance while driving growth across STADA UKs Gx Hub. Collaborating cross-functionally and globally, youll shape strategies that align local market needs with global priorities.

How You Will Make an Impact

• Lead the commercial strategy, pricing, and lifecycle management for biosimilars and branded generic launches.
• Develop and execute brand plans tailored to market dynamics, biosimilar lifecycle stages and supply constraints, fully utilising financial management and planning.
• Deliver successful product launches with go-to-market strategies that ensure rapid uptake and adoption.
• Define and execute pricing strategies, including tender management and volume-price trade-offs.
• Align supply and demand forecasts with Integrated Business Planning (IBP) to prevent stock risks.
• Equip field teams with tools, training, and insights to execute strategies effectively.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with Sales, Medical, Supply, Finance, and Global teams to ensure seamless execution and alignment.
• Manage performance metrics, including forecasting accuracy, pricing impact, and execution quality.

What Makes You a Great Fit

• Bachelors degree in Life Sciences, Business, Marketing or a related field (preferred).
• Proven experience in biosimilars, branded generics or established medicines.
• Strong understanding of NHS systems, payer dynamics, and healthcare market access.
• Expertise in pricing, tender strategy, product launches and brand planning.
• Advanced analytical skills for decision-making and performance optimisation.
• Effective cross-functional leadership and collaboration capabilities.
• Ability to thrive in fast-paced, dynamic environments with strong adaptability and resilience.
• Excellent communication skills to enable field teams and foster organizational alignment.

How We Care for You

At STADA (Thornton & Ross) our purpose Caring for peoples health as a trusted partner motivates us every day. And what would be a better place than starting with our own employees. Which is why we give much in return:

• ?? Competitive salary, car allowance and annual bonus scheme.
• ?? Salary Sacrifice Pension Scheme offering 8% employer contribution rates.
• ? Hybrid working we spend three days of your choice in the office, with the remaining days working at home.
• ?? 25 days of annual leave plus bank holidays with the potential to buy up to 5 additional days.
• ?? Health benefits
• ?? Free winter flu jab.
• ?? Wellbeing support through our Employee Assistance Programme and KYAN Wellbeing offering free coaching and counselling services for you and your family.
• ?? Cycle to Work Scheme.
• ?? Enhanced Family Leave.
• ?? Plus, many more employee benefits & celebration events.

STADA Group values and promotes its diverse culture, regardless of gender, age, social or ethnic origin, disabilities, religion, ideology, or sexual orientation. We use the strength of our uniqueness to develop creative ideas, expand our experience and increase innovative strength. Our focus is on equal opportunities, respectful cooperation, and the promotion of an inclusive working environment. We are looking forward to your application and welcome applications without a pharmaceutical background.

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