Commercial Project Manager (m/w/d)

Job Title:  Commercial Project Manager (m/w/d)

Location: Germany
 

About ADVANZ PHARMA

ADVANZ PHARMA is a global pharmaceutical company with the purpose to improve patients’ lives by providing the specialty, hospital, and rare disease medicines they depend on.

Our ambition is to be a partner of choice for the commercialisation of specialty, hospital, and rare disease medicines in Europe, Canada, and Australia. In line with our ambition, we are partnering with innovative biopharma and pharmaceutical development companies to bring medicines to patients.

Headquartered in London, UK, we have c700 employees based across more than 20 countries, including key countries in Europe, the US, Canada, and Australia. Our Centre of Excellence in Mumbai, India, as well as an established global distribution and commercialisation partner network complement our global operations.

ADVANZ PHARMA’s product portfolio and pipeline comprises innovative medicines, specialty generics & biosimilars, and originator brands. Our products and pipeline cover a broad range of therapeutic areas, including hepatology, gastroenterology, anti-infectives, critical care, endocrinology, CNS, and, more broadly, rare diseases.

We can only achieve our ambition with the passion of our dedicated and highly qualified people, acting in line with our company values of entrepreneurship, speed, and integrity.

About the Role

We are seeking a highly skilled and strategic Regional Market Access Manager to lead the development and execution of market access strategies for our pharmaceutical products, especially Biosimilars within Germany. This position requires a deep understanding of the German healthcare system, pricing and reimbursement processes, and regional healthcare policy landscapes. The ideal candidate will work cross-functionally with key stakeholders, including Commercial, Medical, and Regulatory teams, to ensure timely Market Access and optimal product launch success.

About the Role

The Project Manager role covers responsibilities for project management in Biosimilars and  Established Products portfolio in DACH. The role requires a versatile individual with a strong background in pharmaceutical industry and project management skills. The role holder will be responsible for coordinating and executing projects launch and expansion projects as optimizing the performance of established products.

Key responsibilities (In Points):

• Support and manage end-to-end project execution for biosimilars and established pharmaceutical brands

• Monitor project progress, identify and mitigate risks, address issues or obstacles that may arise

• Project management of integration of newly acquired assets

• Cooperation with cross-functional teams to drive project implementation

• Ensure projects are delivered within defined timelines, budgets and quality standards

• Drive portfolio expansion, market entry, and lifecycle extension strategies

• Oversee cost optimization, reformulation, and market differentiation effort

• Collaborate with commercial teams on pricing, market access, and brand strategy

• Drive the spirit of “ONE Team” across all functions by supporting a team approach to focus on our patients and customers as our top priorities

• Make Advanz Pharma a truly desired place to work

About You

We are looking for highly motivated individuals who are passionate about making a meaningful difference to patients’ lives.

Qualifications:

• University degree in Life science or Business
• Languages – fluent in German and very good in English
• Recognized project management qualification

Experience & Competences:

• 3 -5 years’ experience in pharmaceutical project management
• Previous Business development experience (acquisition and/or in-licensing projects)

Knowledge & Skills:

• Ability to make business plans and execute them
• Excellent communication skills: verbal, written and presentation
• Digital skills
• Ability to work under pressure and to tight time deadlines
• Ability to work in an international and multicultural environment

Personal Qualities:

• Ability to work in a matrix organization
• Sets ambitious goals with high standards
• Problem solving and solutions orientated
• Approaches work with a sense of urgency
• Commits to action and implements promptly, does not postpone issues
• Sees the wider picture

Why ADVANZ PHARMA?

The success of any company is driven by its people, and we are no different.

At ADVANZ PHARMA, we believe in empowering our people to be entrepreneurs and embrace challenges to enable personal and company growth in an agile and fast-paced environment.  We strive to do that inclusively and responsibly, treating all employees with integrity whilst rewarding outcomes and impact.

Our teams are made up of people from all walks of life and backgrounds. We thrive in an environment where uniqueness is celebrated, but we are all united by the same passion to help improve patients' lives by providing and enhancing the specialty and hospital medicines they depend on.

As a business, we like to tap into new ideas and fresh perspectives. So, if you join us, you’ll be empowered to own your work, explore new possibilities and make things happen.

But there’s more to you – and us – than just work, which is why our culture, vision and values are so high on our agenda. We believe in gender equality and actively encourage women into senior roles – we have an active ADVANZ PHARMA Women’s Network; almost 40% of our managers are women.

We work hard to recognise and reward talent, and we actively promote from within - last year, approximately 25% of our people across the company achieved promotions. In addition, we recognise talent with our annual Impact Awards, in which our top performers are rewarded for their hard work and dedication.

We offer flexible, agile working options, and you will also enjoy a highly competitive salary and benefits package.

To join us on our exciting journey, Apply now! *

*Please include a CV and Cover letter.

ADVANZ PHARMA's Commitment to Equal Employment Opportunities: Our teams are made up of people from all walks of life and backgrounds. We thrive in an environment where uniqueness is celebrated. ADVANZ PHARMA is committed to providing equal employment opportunities for all employees and prospective employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, ancestry, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, or other protected classifications to the extent required by applicable laws. In all instances, the company will continue to comply with all local laws governing employment practices. In addition, the company will make reasonable accommodation for any applicant or employee with a disability, both during the application process and on the job, whenever possible.