Project Executive - EPD & NPD in Leeds

Thornton & Ross is on an exciting growth journey with more than 700 employees being fully committed to our purpose of Caring for Peoples 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.

Step into a role where no two days are the same. As our Project Executive, you will be at the heart of critical projects and programmes across the business driving progress, bringing structure to complexity, and championing collaboration at every turn. You will coordinate and execute projects across the full lifecycle, from kick-off to delivery, with the chance to shape high-impact strategic initiatives including New Product Development (NPD), Existing Product Development (EPD), and major UK-wide business improvements. If you are a driven, detail-focused project professional who thrives on change and wants real influence, this is where you will make your mark.

How You Will Make an Impact

• Help set up and embed robust project and programme management practices, from defining scope to maintaining clear, end-to-end plans.
• Coordinate and attend project review meetings, tracking milestones, surfacing issues early and keeping stakeholders aligned.
• Own the accuracy of key project systems and documentation from trackers and global PM tools to Gate docs, SKU creation and change control.
• Manage changes to deliverables and timelines, ensuring updates are controlled, visible and well-communicated across stakeholders.
• Champion agile, entrepreneurial ways of working, building strong relationships, energising teams and celebrating wins.
• Support the resolution of project issues and conflicts with tact and clarity and drive continuous improvement by capturing and sharing lessons learned.

What We Are Looking For

• Experience in project coordination or support, ideally across multi-disciplinary FMCG projects (Rx, OTC or health & beauty a real plus).
• Emerging leader with a collaborative style, comfortable in fast-paced, high-growth environments and supporting teams through change.
• Growing commercial acumen and cross-functional understanding of EPD & NPD delivery, including working with third-party suppliers.
• Clear, confident communicator with strong negotiation skills and the ability to influence.
• Highly organised, proactive and flexible, able to juggle priorities and adapt quickly when plans shift.
• Energetic, motivated problem-solver who stays curious, composed, professional and decisive when faced with ambiguity and challenge.

How we care for you

At Thornton & Ross our purpose Caring for peoples health as a trusted partner motivates us every day. Which is why we give much in return:

• Competitive salary and annual bonus scheme.
• Salary Sacrifice Pension Scheme offering 6% 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.
• On-site subsidised canteen.
• Health benefits provided through our Vitality Private Medical Insurance.
• 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.
• Electric Car Scheme through Octopus Energy, plus free on-site EV charging.
• Cycle to Work Scheme.
• Enhanced Family Leave.
• Plus, many more employee benefits & 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 are looking forward to your application and welcome applications without a pharmaceutical background.