Portfolio & Launch Analyst

Reading|United Kingdom

Portfolio & Launch Analyst

Reading - Full-Time Hybrid

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 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 Team!

As a Portfolio & Launch Analyst at STADA UK, you'll play a pivotal role in identifying, evaluating, and implementing new prescription (Gx) product opportunities to drive sustainable growth. Working closely with the Commercial Launch & Portfolio Manager, you'll analyse market opportunities, develop business cases, and support product launches to position STADA as a preferred NHS partner.

How You Will Make An Impact:

• Manage the operational evaluation process for new prescription (Gx) product opportunities, including business case creation.
• Act as the primary contact for global portfolio teams, ensuring smooth communication and accurate tracking of progress.
• Analyse sales data and market trends to develop detailed business cases and Go-To-Market plans.
• Conduct market gap analyses and prioritise opportunities to expand the portfolio in line with STADA UK's strategy.
• Prepare and present business cases to leadership teams, providing actionable recommendations supported by data.
• Collaborate with marketing and commercial teams to ensure successful pipeline launches and commercialisation.
• Monitor competitor activities, including launches, pricing strategies, and stock shortages to inform portfolio decisions.
• Continuously optimise portfolio growth and deployment, focusing on product launch prioritisation and portfolio mix.

What Makes You A Great Fit:

• Degree in Business, Life Sciences, Economics, Data Analytics or a related field.
• Solid understanding of the NHS UK healthcare system and pharmaceutical market dynamics.
• Experience with product launch and commercialisation processes, including analytics and project management.
• Advanced Excel skills (e.g., Pivot Tables, XLOOKUP, dashboard development) with a focus on data analysis and forecasting.
• Strong analytical and numerical skills to translate complex data into actionable insights.
• Exceptional attention to detail and ability to identify broader market trends.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills with confidence presenting to senior leaders.
• Self-motivated, resilient, and results-driven, capable of managing multiple priorities effectively.

How We Care For You

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 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.

💉 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.

🚲 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.