At a Glance
- Tasks: Drive brand strategies and operational execution for biosimilars and new product launches.
- Company: STADA UK Thornton & Ross is committed to Caring for People’s Health with over 700 employees.
- Benefits: Enjoy a competitive salary, car allowance, annual bonus, and hybrid working options.
- Other info: Position based in Reading with a hybrid work model.
- Why this job: Join a growing team focused on impactful marketing in a payer-led NHS environment.
- Qualifications: Degree in Life Sciences, Business, or Marketing; ABPI qualification preferred.
The predicted salary is between 50000 - 50000 £ per year.
STADA UK Thornton & Ross 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. Together we are shaping the future of Thornton & Ross by living our values of Integrity, Entrepreneurship, Agility and One STADA. If you want to work in an open culture where your uniqueness is valued, join our Team.
About The Role
As a Product Manager (Biosimilars & New Products) within STADA UK’s Rx Marketing team, you will drive the development and delivery of brand strategies and operational execution for biosimilars and new product launches. Reporting to the Senior Product Manager – Biosimilars & New Launches, you’ll ensure launch readiness and lifecycle management in a payer‑led NHS environment. This role combines strategic thinking, analytical skills and hands‑on marketing execution to deliver impactful results.
How You Will Make an Impact
- Develop and implement brand plans for biosimilars and new products, aligning with portfolio strategy and NHS priorities.
- Analyse market share, pricing, and competitive activity to optimise performance and inform lifecycle strategies.
- Lead end‑to‑end launch execution, ensuring operational readiness across pricing, access, supply and field execution.
- Create high‑quality promotional and non‑promotional materials compliant with ABPI Code of Practice.
- Support pricing and tender strategies through data analysis and forecasting.
- Collaborate cross‑functionally with Sales, Market Access, Medical, Supply Chain and agency partners.
- Provide tools and training to Sales teams, enabling effective communication of biosimilar value propositions.
What Makes You a Great Fit
- Educated to degree level in Life Sciences, Business, Marketing or a related discipline.
- ABPI qualified (or working towards) preferred.
- Experience in pharmaceutical marketing (e.g., Marketing Executive, Assistant Brand Manager or Product Manager roles).
- Familiarity with biosimilars, established medicines, or hospital‑focused products desirable.
- Understanding of NHS customer dynamics and payer‑led commercial environments.
- Strong analytical, organisational and project management skills.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office; experience with CRM or analytics tools is a plus.
How We Care for You
- Competitive salary, car allowance and annual bonus scheme.
- Salary Sacrifice Pension Scheme offering 8% employer contribution rates.
- Hybrid working – we spend three days of your choice in the office, with the remaining days working at home.
- 25 days of annual leave plus bank holidays with the potential to buy up to 5 additional days.
- Health cover benefits.
- Free winter flu jab.
- Wellbeing support through our Employee Assistance Programme and KYAN Wellbeing – offering free coaching and counselling services for you and your family.
- Cycle to Work Scheme.
- Enhanced Family Leave.
- Many more employee benefits & celebration events.
Product Manager - Biosimilars & NPL in Reading employer: STADA Group
STADA UK Thornton & Ross offers a competitive salary and an 8% employer contribution pension scheme. Located in Reading, the company values integrity and entrepreneurship, fostering a culture where uniqueness is celebrated. Employees benefit from health cover, wellbeing support, and enhanced family leave.
