STADA is on an exciting growth journey with more than 13,000 global employees being fully committed to our purpose of Caring for People’s Health as a Trusted Partner. Together we are shaping the future of our organisation by living our values of Integrity, Entrepreneurship, Agility and One STADA. If you are passionate about our purpose, and can bring this to life through agile and innovative portfolio management, we’d love to hear from you!
STADA – International Senior Dermatology Portfolio Manager
Huddersfield | U.K. | Full-time | Permanent
We are currently searching for an experienced Portfolio Manager who thrives in a fast-paced, international setting and is passionate about innovation and growth within the dermatology field. Working within our International CHC team, you will focus on developing an exciting innovation strategy across our dermatology category with well-loved brands including: Cetraben, Flexitol, Hedrin, Ladival, Nizoral and Savlon…to name just a few!
How You Will Make an Impact
Innovation Strategy and Implementation - Develop and execute an innovation strategy specifically for the dermatology category, ensuring alignment with business goals. Collaborate with global, regional, and local teams to foster innovative solutions.
Cross-functional Collaboration - Coordinate with various stakeholders including CHC category teams globally and within affiliates (local, regional, and global). Lead efforts to discover consumer-centric innovations, engaging in close cross-functional work with product development, marketing, and regulatory teams.
Business Case Development - Build solid business cases for innovative products and projects in close cooperation with global and affiliate teams, ensuring alignment with CHC growth goals.
Portfolio Management - Conduct regular reviews of the innovation strategy and portfolio, prioritise projects, assess risks, and adjust strategies accordingly.
Collaboration Across Departments - Work closely with various internal departments such as marketing & sales, product development, business development and licensing (BD&L), regulatory affairs (RA), medical affairs (MA), clinical affairs (CA), and legal teams to ensure a successful product portfolio.
What We Are Looking For
Degree qualified with a background in science (preferably Pharmacology, Medicine, Biology or Chemistry…) coupled with an MBA or equivalent business acumen being advantageous.
Excellent understanding of the CHC, dermatological, and dermocosmetic industries, including brand building, market trends, and the competitive landscape.
Well-established experience in areas such as portfolio/project management, consulting, market research, ideation, and innovation management.
A creative and strategic thinker, with the ability to translate scientific ideas into strong commercial opportunities.
Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to engage and influence various stakeholders.
A champion of ethics who promotes integrity, confidentiality, and professionalism consistently.
How We Care for You
At STADA, our purpose “Caring for people’s 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.
On-site subsidised canteen.
Health benefits provided through our Vitality Private Medical Insurance.
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.
Electric Car Scheme through Octopus Energy, plus free on-site EV charging.
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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