Product Portfolio Manager - European Pharmaceutical Firm (4-13 yrs)

Location: Bangalore, India

Company: European MNC Global Business Services (GBS) Center

Experience: 4-8 years

Function: Product Strategy | Commercial Excellence | Business Development

Job Type: Full-Time | Individual Contributor | On-site

A leading European pharmaceutical company with its Global Business Services (GBS) Centre in Bangalore is looking for a driven and analytical Product Portfolio Manager to join its Commercial Excellence Strategy function. This role offers a unique opportunity to work at the intersection of product strategy, market expansion, and partnership developmentdriving the companys move into new therapeutic areas beyond anti-infectives.

Role Summary

As the Product Portfolio Manager, you will drive strategic initiatives to expand and optimize the product portfolio of the organization. The ideal candidate will bring a sharp commercial mindset, deep pharmaceutical industry knowledge, and a proven track record in business development or product strategy.

Key Responsibilities:

- Develop and implement portfolio strategy for APIs and select FDFs in line with market trends and growth goals

- Drive new business development initiatives including licensing, acquisitions, and strategic partnerships

- Conduct market and competitive intelligence using internal tools and external data

- Contribute to corporate strategic planning on product and portfolio topics

- Build and maintain relationships with global pharmaceutical partners, manufacturers, and regulatory stakeholders

- Collaborate with R&D, Regulatory, Supply Chain, and Commercial teams to support seamless execution of initiatives

- Develop financial models and business cases to support new product decisions and investments

- Ensure all initiatives align with regulatory and compliance requirements

Candidate Profile:

Education: Bachelor's or Masters degree in Life Sciences, Business, or related fields; MBA preferred

Experience: 4-8 years in product portfolio management, strategic partnerships, or business development in pharma

Domain Knowledge: Strong exposure to API and FDF segments; B2B experience in regulated and emerging markets

Advantage: Experience in anti-infectives is a plus, but knowledge across broader therapeutic areas is ideal

Skills:

- Strong business acumen and understanding of pharma commercialization

- Knowledge of licensing models, IP/patent strategy, and regulatory pathways

- Excellent stakeholder management and cross-functional collaboration skills

- High analytical and communication proficiency

Travel: 10-15 days per year for business meetings and partner engagements