Senior Program Manager
Welwyn Hatfield
Contract
Negotiable
Commercial
CR/597453_1781855157
Senior Program Manager
Senior Program Manager - Commercial Strategy & Product Portfolio (12-Month Contract)
12 month contract (extension highly likely, initiatives expected to run until 2030)
Full Time
Hybrid (2-3 days onsite) - Hertfordshire
About the Role
We are supporting a global pharmaceutical organisation in appointing a Senior Program Manager to join their Commercial Strategy & Product Portfolio function.
This role will take ownership of high-impact, cross-functional commercial programmes, ensuring multiple initiatives across the portfolio are aligned, integrated, and delivering measurable business outcomes.
You will work closely with senior leadership to translate strategic priorities into coordinated programme execution, acting as a key driver of delivery, alignment, and decision-making across markets.
Key Responsibilities
Programme Ownership & Delivery
- Lead end-to-end delivery of complex, multi-workstream commercial programmes
- Ensure alignment of interconnected initiatives across:
- Product launches
- Indication expansions
- Lifecycle management strategies
- Drive delivery against programme objectives, timelines, and KPIs
Portfolio Execution & Strategic Alignment
- Support execution of portfolio-level strategy across multiple assets and markets
- Partner with senior leadership on:
- Portfolio prioritisation
- Resource allocation
- Strategic trade-offs
- Ensure all initiatives are aligned to overall commercial objectives
Cross-Functional Leadership
- Orchestrate collaboration across:
- Commercial / Brand Teams
- Market Access & HEOR
- Medical Affairs
- Supply Chain / Manufacturing
- Finance & Forecasting
- Align senior stakeholders (Director / VP level) to drive cohesive programme delivery
Governance & Executive Reporting
- Establish and lead programme governance structures
- Drive steerco meetings and executive updates
- Provide clear reporting on:
- Progress vs plan
- Risks and mitigation strategies
- Key decision points
Strategic Problem Solving & Decision Support
- Identify and resolve programme-level risks and dependencies
- Analyse market, competitive, and performance data
- Deliver actionable recommendations to support leadership decisions
Experience Required
- Strong experience within pharmaceutical or biotech environments
- Proven track record managing complex, multi-workstream programmes
- Experience across:
- Commercial strategy
- Product launches
- Portfolio or lifecycle management
- Ability to influence and operate at senior stakeholder level (Director / VP)
- Background in consulting or in-house strategy/commercial roles highly desirable
Key Skills
- Programme leadership and delivery at scale
- Strategic thinking combined with strong execution capability
- Exceptional stakeholder management and influencing skills
- Ability to manage complexity and bring structure to ambiguity
- Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities
Why This Role?
- High-visibility position with direct exposure to senior commercial leadership
- Opportunity to shape and deliver portfolio-level strategy
- Involvement in global, cross-functional commercial programmes
If this role is of interest, please click the relevant links to apply! Alternatively, if you know of anyone within your network who is suitable, please feel free to share this advert with them.
We look forward to hearing from you.