UK Specialty Marketing Manager in Reading

STADA UK is on an exciting growth journey with more than 700 employees fully committed to our purpose of caring for people’s health as a trusted partner. We are shaping the future of STADA UK by living our values of integrity, entrepreneurship, agility and one STADA. STADA UK Specialty is going through a period of transformational change as we work towards our vision of creating a centre of excellence for specialty in the UK by integrating two parts of the business. The successful candidate will have an important role to play in shaping the future of the business and realising this vision. If you want to work in an open culture where your uniqueness is valued and where you are empowered to make a difference, join our Specialty Marketing Team.

About The Role

This is an exciting opportunity to join STADA UK’s specialty business at a pivotal moment of transformation and growth. As UK Specialty Marketing Manager you will play a central role in shaping the future of the business and realising our ambition to build a centre of excellence in specialty. You will lead the strategic direction, brand planning, and execution across a portfolio of innovative specialty brands, including treatments for conditions such as Parkinson’s disease and rare kidney disease. Working at the heart of a rapidly evolving organisation, you will contribute directly to delivering STADA UK’s vision of becoming a leading force in the specialty sector, driving strong and sustainable growth through best-in-class marketing. You will do this by building a high-performing team and leading cross‑functional brand teams, ensuring alignment behind clear objectives and delivering impactful, insight-driven plans with excellence and pace. This role offers a unique opportunity to influence how we grow, compete, and differentiate in highly specialised therapy areas—while making a meaningful difference to patients’ lives.

How You Will Make An Impact

• Set the strategic direction for the marketing function, establishing a clear vision for excellence and lead and develop a high-performing team.
• Develop and implement brand plans aligned with corporate objectives, leveraging deep insights into UK market dynamics (e.g., NHS changes, neurology, renal).
• Lead product launch planning and cross‑functional collaboration to ensure flawless execution and marketing excellence.
• Drive pricing strategy, lifecycle management, and financial oversight to deliver growth and profitability.
• Collaborate with internal teams (Medical Affairs, Supply Chain, Finance, Sales) and external stakeholders (KOLs, PAGs, charities) to align marketing activities and messaging.
• Monitor portfolio performance, adapting tactics based on KPIs, and making clear, data-driven decisions and recommendations to optimise growth and profitability.
• Ensure compliance with internal policies, ABPI Code, and regulatory standards in all marketing activities.

What Makes You a Great Fit

• Degree in life sciences, business, marketing, or related field (MBA, MSc or PharmD is an advantage).
• Proven experience in pharmaceutical marketing, ideally within specialty care including rare and orphan conditions.
• Experience in neurology or nephrology is strongly preferred, with specific experience in Parkinson’s disease seen as an advantage.
• Demonstrated success in leading brand strategy, product launches, and growth initiatives in innovative healthcare environments.
• Expertise in omnichannel marketing, strategic brand planning, and lifecycle optimisation.
• Strong analytical capability, with the ability to translate data into actionable insights and strategies.
• Growth mindset, high energy, sense of urgency and drive to go the extra mile, and passion for making a difference to patients’ lives.
• Vision, ambition and skills to help transform the business and create a centre of excellence.
• Thrives in a fast-paced and dynamic environment, happy to roll up sleeves and work as a team to get the job done.
• Excellent collaboration skills in a matrix environment, with experience managing diverse stakeholders.
• Results-driven mindset with commercial acumen, financial discipline, and agility in periods of transformation.
• Good understanding of NHS structures, funding flows, and decision-making processes within specialty care.

How We Care For You

• Competitive salary and annual bonus scheme.
• Salary sacrifice pension scheme offering 8% employer contribution rates.
• Hybrid working – three days of your choice in the office, the remaining days working from home.
• 25 days of annual leave plus bank holidays, with the potential to buy up to five additional days.
• Free winter flu jab.
• Wellbeing support through our Employee Assistance Programme and KYAN Wellbeing – free coaching and counselling services for you and your family.
• Electric car scheme through Octopus Energy, plus free on-site EV charging.
• Cycle to work scheme.
• Enhanced family leave.
• Many more employee benefits and celebration events.

STADA Group values and promotes its diverse culture, regardless of gender, age, social or ethnic origin, disabilities, religion, ideology, or sexual orientation. We use the strength of our uniqueness to develop creative ideas, expand our experience and increase innovative strength. Our focus is on equal opportunities, respectful cooperation, and the promotion of an inclusive working environment. We look forward to your application and welcome applications without a pharmaceutical background.