At STADA we pursue our purpose “Caring for people‘s health as a trusted partner” worldwide. Originally founded by pharmacists, we are a leading manufacturer of high-quality pharmaceuticals. More than 12,300 employees around the globe live our values Integrity, Entrepreneurship, Agility and One STADA to achieve ambitious goals and shape the successful future of STADA.

EG is a part of the STADA Group and we take care for italian people's health since 1998.  
High production standards, ethical and sustainable development models, professional support to doctors and pharmacists and high training of our Field Forces are among the key factors of our success. These factors have led us to be a leading company in the Italian market of generic drugs and an active company in biosimilars, hospital-medicines and OTC. 
For our offices in Milan we are looking for

Portfolio & Launches Project Manager   

Milan | Italy (IT) | Full-time | Permanent 

The Portfolio & Launch Project Manager will play a pivotal role in evaluating and shaping the company’s pipeline while leading local launch excellence, and will act as a structured project leader, embedding strong project management discipline across functions

This position has strong exposure to senior management and frequent interaction with Global HQ, directly contributing to strategic portfolio decisions and affiliate growth in the Italian market.

The role combines two critical dimensions: strategic portfolio & in-licensing evaluation and structured launch governance at affiliate level.

Key Responsibilities

• Evaluate pipeline projects (Generics, Specialty/Biosimilars, CHC), assessing market positioning, competitive landscape, financial sustainability and differentiation opportunities within the Italian market.
• Develop robust business cases in close collaboration with Business Intelligence, Commercial team / Business Units and Finance, presenting launch proposals to senior leadership and supporting HQ interactions when required.
• Identify portfolio gaps and contribute to in-licensing initiatives to strengthen long-term growth.
• Lead and coordinate local launch activities from approval to go-to-market execution, orchestrating cross-functional readiness (Commercial, Regulatory, Supply, Quality, Finance, …). Moreover, drive launch preparation, presentations and early performance tracking, ensuring disciplined execution in the first months post-launch.
• Manage the GAP process and collaborate with company functions involved in Budget, LOE and Strategic Plan processes to ensure seamless integration of future launches.

Background & Experience

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Finance, Economics, Business Administration, Pharmacy or equivalent.
• Solid experience in Portfolio Management, Business Development and/or Launch Management within pharmaceutical companies.
• Strong background in business case development, financial evaluation and investment analysis.
• Proven experience in launch preparation and cross-functional coordination.
• Structured Project Management mindset.
• Previous experience in multinational environments is preferred.
• Excellent command of English.

Key Competencies

• Strong strategic mindset and business acumen
• Analytical rigor combined with execution excellence
• Cross-functional collaboration and influencing skills
• Confidence in senior stakeholder interaction
• High autonomy and ownership mindset
• Launch sensitivity and strong internal networking capability

How we care for you

At EG STADA our purpose “Caring for people’s health as a trusted partner” motivates us every day also towards our employees.

We offer: 

• Well-Being activities and mental health support for all employees and their families also via Kyan Health application.
• Continuous learning environment with our free e-learning platform and a language learning platform for all employees.
• Growth mindset culture and a strong purpose-driven goals

Are you looking for new challenges where you can make a difference for people's health? We are looking for candidates with expert knowledge and an entrepreneurial spirit that enjoy working collaboratively in a global team. 

We would be pleased get to know you. Please use our online portal to submit your application: jobs.stada.com