Portfolio & Launch Analyst

STADA UK (Thornton & Ross) is on an exciting growth journey with more than 700 employees being fully committed to our purpose of Caring for People’s Health as a Trusted Partner. Together we are shaping the future of STADA (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 Rx Team.

STADA UK Thornton & Ross - Portfolio & Launch Analyst | Rx Team

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

About the Role

Are you ready to play a pivotal role in driving sustainable growth for STADA UK? As a Portfolio & Launch Analyst within our Rx team, you’ll identify, evaluate, and help implement the launch of new prescription (Gx) product opportunities in line with our global portfolio strategy. By analysing the UK market and collaborating with cross-functional teams, you’ll ensure we remain the NHS’s preferred partner of choice.

How You Will Make an Impact

• Oversee the operational management of the new product evaluation process, including business case creation for Generics.
• Lead the development of business cases by gathering qualitative and quantitative insights to define local potential and Go-To-Market strategies.
• Manage the local portfolio assessment process, acting as the primary contact for the global team and maintaining systems to track business case progress.
• Conduct market analyses to identify gaps and recommend new opportunities to expand the local portfolio.
• Use sales data to identify trends, provide insights, and enhance decision-making on portfolio strategies.
• Present business cases to UK leadership for approval and upload forecasts to global systems.
• Collaborate with marketing and commercial teams to ensure seamless pipeline launches.
• Support the commercialisation process for new launches, ensuring effective knowledge transfer across teams.

What Makes You a Great Fit

• Education: University degree, preferably in Pharmacy or Life Sciences.
• Experience: Understanding of product launch and commercialization processes, with knowledge of the NHS and healthcare environment.

Skills:

• High commercial acumen with strong numeracy skills.
• Intermediate Excel abilities (or willingness to learn advanced functions).
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and portfolios effectively.
• Strong attention to detail while maintaining a big-picture perspective.
• Adaptability and the ability to influence stakeholders.
• A fast learner with a high level of drive and the ability to juggle competing priorities.

How We Care for You

At STADA (Thornton & Ross) 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.
• 🏥 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.