Pharmaceutical Project Manager – Global Product Development & Launch

Project Manager – Global Product Development & Launch

Location: Hybrid – Sofia, Lisbon or Barcelona 3 days per week in office.

Contract: Full-time - Permanent

Our client is one of Europe’s fastest growing B2B pharmaceutical businesses, operating across more than 130 countries through a network of over 140 commercial partners. The organisation combines global reach with a lean, execution focused operating model where decisions move quickly and accountability sits clearly with leadership.

Unlike traditional originator pharma, this is a partnership driven model. The business specialises in complex generics, specialty medicines, injectables, and selected biosimilars, built on strategic product licensing, CDMO and CMO collaborations, and multi region commercial agreements. Success depends on disciplined global coordination across external manufacturing partners, regulatory authorities, and commercial distributors.

The Opportunity

This role sits at the heart of the company’s product engine. As a Pharmaceutical Project Manager, you will take full ownership of pharmaceutical products from development through registration, launch, and into commercial life. You will coordinate cross-functional internal teams and global external partners to ensure products move forward at pace, on budget, and with clear, timely decision-making.

This is a hands-on, high-ownership role suited to someone who thrives in fast-moving environments and wants real responsibility rather than a narrow coordination function.

Key Responsibilities

• Own and drive pharmaceutical product projects end-to-end
• Build and manage project plans, timelines, and key milestones
• Coordinate Regulatory, Supply Chain, Technical Services, Quality, Finance, and Commercial teams
• Manage external partners including CMOs and CDMOs
• Proactively identify risks, dependencies, and bottlenecks
• Drive decision-making and remove barriers to progress
• Manage project budgets, forecasts, and financial milestones
• Support global regulatory submissions and product launches
• Prepare materials for governance and senior stakeholder meetings
• Travel internationally to manufacturing and partner sites as required

Experience & Background

• MSc in Pharmaceutical Sciences, Chemical Engineering, or similar discipline
• MBA is an advantage but not essential
• 10+ years’ experience managing pharmaceutical products or projects
• Proven experience taking products through regulated development to launch
• Strong understanding of complex generics, injectables, or biosimilars
• Solid knowledge of global regulatory pathways (EMA, FDA, PMDA, LATAM)
• Comfortable operating across functions, geographies, and cultures
• Commercially minded, decisive, and delivery-focused
• Thrives in fast-paced, high-accountability environments

Why This Role Stands Out

• Genuine ownership of products, not just coordination
• Global exposure across a wide range of markets
• Fast decision-making with minimal bureaucracy
• A stable but growing pipeline with continuous launches
• Backing of a global organisation with the agility of a scale-up
• A clear step up for experienced pharmaceutical project managers