Associate Directo Portfolio & NPL South

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The Associate Director, Portfolio & NPL Head,South Europe Hub is responsible to deliver business growth through strategic and operational management of the entire Portfolio & New Product Launch (NPL) strategy and activities within the hub in close alignment with EMENA Portfolio Director and Countries. The scope of the role includes: Development and execution of hub portfolio and new launch strategy, initiatives and projects. Leading portfolio growth, optimisation and life cycle management initiatives supporting the growth of Accord across different businesses/verticals. Driving the new product launch team, cross functional workstreams (commercial, medical affairs, product development, regulatory affairs, R&D and marketing) and processes to successfully launch new generics and speciality brands in the region within timescales and right first time. Portfolio: In close alignment with BD and NPL, evaluate new opportunities for addition into hub pipeline, track developments and propose/evaluate suitable opportunities for financial assessment via business cases (BC). Deliver BC financial assessments for new pipeline opportunities, providing quantitative and qualitative feedback plus market intelligence when necessary and within agreed timescales. Identify new business opportunities (with support from stakeholders) incorporating In-House, In-License, acquisition, distribution or local deals where relevant. Deliver business growth by providing recommendations for pipeline candidates and new business opportunities via the Make It Better process. Analyse portfolio by completing optimisation reviews, delivering clear recommendations and outcomes. Collaborate cross functionally (commercial, medical affairs, product development, regulatory affairs, R&D and marketing) ensuring alignment on portfolio growth, optimisation strategies and commercial opportunities. New Product Launch: Lead development, maintenance and revision of launch excellence program ensuring launch success. Lead new product launch team and cross functional workstreams from opportunity assessment to execution of launch plans right first time. Understand market objectives of each launch, identifying risk and critical success factors, develop, align and execute launch and market access plans. Create launch plans employing detailed analysis of critical success factors, understanding market requirements, regulatory, quality, supply limitations and opportunities. Align launch plans with relevant stakeholders and update plans according to changes in market condition or product readiness ensuring execution according to plan. Ensure readiness in market for each product launch including system set up, local regulatory / pricing / quality activities. Responsible for successful development and execution of hub portfolio and new launch strategy, operations and initiatives. Lead, manage and develop direct reports to deliver on organisational targets. Represent Portfolio and NPL within the hub management team. Ensure systems are used, all trackers are updated correctly and all relevant processes are followed, suggesting opportunities for continuous process improvement. Deliver non-silo cross-functional working across multiple teams, assisting with ad-hoc requests and supporting hub head to deliver world class Portfolio and NPL business. Ensure constant reporting and progress updates are provided to Hub LT, BD, EMENA Portfolio and NPL The Role Drive for Results: Can be counted on to exceed goals successfully; is constantly and consistently one of the top performers; very bottom-line oriented; steadfastly pushes self and others for results. Managerial Courage : Doesn't hold back anything that needs to be said; provides current, direct, complete, and "actionable" positive and corrective feedback to others; lets people know where they stand; faces up to people problems on any person or situation (including direct reports) quickly and directly; is not afraid to take negative action when necessary. Process Management : Good at figuring out the processes necessary to get things done; knows how to organize people and activities; understands how to separate and combine tasks into efficient workflow; knows what to measure and how to measure it; can see opportunities for synergy and integration where others can't; can simplify complex processes; gets more out of fewer resources. Decision Quality : Makes good decisions (without considering how much time it takes) based upon a mixture of analysis, wisdom, experience, and judgment; most of his/her solutions and suggestions turn out to be correct and accurate when judged over time; sought out by others for advice and solutions. Matrix Management : Lead alignment and communication on agreed goals and progress across the matrix. People Development : Ensure appropriate coaching to direct reports and that individual development plans are in place. Substantial experience of 3 - 5 years + in EU and/or Global Pharmaceutical markets. A track record of accomplishments in Portfolio, Launch Management, Marketing or Sales at an operational and strategic level demonstrating commercial awareness. Demonstrable evidence of project and process management including portfolio maintenance, launch excellence, project lifecycle and requirements analysis alongside use of project planning tools. Market access knowledge on at least one of the countries within the hub. The Person Pharmaceutical Degree level qualification or a Master’s Degree preferably within Life Sciences and/or Business/International Business. English fluency is essential. The Rewards How to Apply A Bit About Us Footer All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or disability. Requisition ID: [[id]] Location: ES Travel: 25% - 50% Date: 4 Nov 2026 Apply now » Find similar jobs: Modern Slavery Act Legal Notices Cookies Policy Privacy Policy Opens in a new tab. © Copyright Accord Healthcare 2022 Cookie Consent Manager When you visit any website, it may store or retrieve information on your browser, mostly in the form of cookies. Because we respect your right to privacy, you can choose not to allow some types of cookies. However, blocking some types of cookies may impact your experience of the site and the services we are able to offer. Required Cookies These cookies are required to use this website and can't be turned off. 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