Director New Product Launch EMENA in Uxbridge

Director, New Product Launch (NPL) EMENA

Role:
Full-time, permanent

Location:
Stockley Park, West London

Salary:
Competitive + bonus + benefits

The Role:

We currently have an exciting opportunity for a Director, NPL to lead the EMENA New Product Launch function to deliver timely, profitable, and strategically aligned launches of the generic and biosimilar pipeline across EMENA affiliates and distribution markets. Someone to drive effective launch planning, proactive problem-solving, and flawless execution to maximise commercial impact and ensure operational excellence.

• Define and execute EMENA launch strategy aligned with regional business objectives.
• Provide input into pricing and tender strategies to optimise market access and profitability.
• Make allocation decisions, balancing commercial priorities and supply constraints.
• Oversee end-to-end launch process for 500–1000 SKUs annually, including in-house and in-licensed products.
• Manage lifecycle from regulatory submission handover to market availability and replenishment.
• Implement robust governance for launch readiness and allocation decisions.
• Develop contingency plans for supply or regulatory delays.
• Establish KPIs for launch timelines, cost efficiency and margin impact.
• Drive process optimisation to accelerate speed-to-market and improve profitability.

The Person:

• Deep understanding of
  pharmaceutical product launches
  .
• Expertise in
  EMENA market dynamics
  , regulatory pathways and manufacturing processes.
• Proven experience managing
  high SKU complexity
  and multi-country operations.
• Familiarity with
  in-licensing
  processes.
• Bachelor\’s degree in
  Life Sciences, Pharmacy, Business, or related field
  (Master\’s preferred).
• Substantial and proven experience
  in pharmaceutical operations or commercial roles,
  with a significant amount of time in leadership positions
  .
• Track record of delivering successful product launches in a regional or global capacity.

The Rewards:

In return, we offer a competitive salary and rewards package (including holiday, bonus and pension scheme). Not to mention the opportunity to genuinely make a difference in a new and dynamic role within a progressive and expanding business, at an exciting time of growing international reach.

How to Apply:

If you possess the experience, passion and ability to make this role a success then we would like to hear from you. Please complete your Candidate Profile on our careers site to apply for this role. The closing date is 24/12/25. For more information, you can contact us on: –

A Bit About Us:

Accord Healthcare Europe is one of the fastest growing pharmaceutical companies in Europe. Accord has one of the largest market footprints of any European generic and biosimilars companies selling generic medicines in over 80 countries around the world. This global footprint enables us to deliver vital, affordable medicines to national health systems supporting healthcare professionals to transform patient lives worldwide. The approach of Accord is agile and inventive, always seeking to improve products and patients\’ access to them. Accord are driven to think differently and deliver more for the benefit of patients worldwide.

To continue our growth, we\’re looking for the best and brightest technical minds and forward-thinking business professionals. Keeping our people at the heart of all we do, we offer rewarding opportunities for those looking for continued personal and professional growth, investing in training and development tailored to each individual\’s focus. So, if you\’re looking for an inclusive company to take your career to the next level, you\’re certainly in the right place; come and join us to make it better.

All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or disability.

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