Project Director - Specialty Portfolio

About the role

STADA is expanding its Specialty portfolio in Emerging Markets and seeks a senior Project Director to lead a high‑impact pipeline of innovative medicines and biosimilars. This hands‑on leadership position sits at the intersection of strategy, cross‑functional execution, and governance, working closely with Business Development, Medical, Regulatory, Commercial, Market Access, and Supply Chain teams across multiple markets.

Key responsibilities

• Lead and oversee a diversified Specialty portfolio through evaluation, development, and launch‑readiness stages.
• Drive portfolio governance, milestone tracking, dependency management, and risk mitigation.
• Ensure disciplined prioritisation and go/no‑go decisions aligned with Emerging Market strategy.
• Coordinate multi‑country projects across Medical, Regulatory, Commercial, Market Access, Supply Chain, Finance, and Business Development.
• Facilitate portfolio cadence meetings, alignment forums, and senior steering committees.
• Identify bottlenecks, delays, and risks early, proposing clear mitigation actions.
• Oversee business case preparation, validation, and internal approvals for Specialty assets.
• Maintain portfolio trackers, dashboards, and executive‑level updates to provide clear visibility on progress, risks, and value creation.

Required profile

• 15+ years of experience in pharmaceuticals with strong exposure to Specialty, Innovative, or Biosimilar portfolios.
• Proven experience in portfolio leadership, project/program management, or senior PMO roles.
• Solid understanding of the end‑to‑end asset lifecycle from assessment to launch readiness.
• Ability to operate effectively in a matrix, multi‑country Emerging Markets environment.
• Strong analytical, structuring, and stakeholder‑management capabilities.

Required skills

• Portfolio leadership and governance.
• Project and program management.
• Financial modelling and P&L management.
• Cross‑functional coordination across medical, regulatory, commercial, and supply‑chain functions.

What we offer

• Opportunity to shape STADA’s Specialty growth agenda in Emerging Markets.
• High‑visibility position with exposure to senior leadership and strategic decisions.
• Collaborative, entrepreneurial culture with strong regional and global interfaces.
• Competitive compensation and long‑term career development opportunities.