Lead Portfolio Manager

Drive meaningful change
Are you ready to lead a dynamic and diversely skilled team in realizing the opportunities that the pharmaceutical markets in the UK, Ireland, and Malta offer? At Abacus Medicine Group, we’re seeking a driven leader who is excited to guide their team to success, realizing market potential and inspiring innovative approaches to achieve excellence.

Get a glimpse of our world
The Portfolio Management team is bridging commercial insights with operational excellence. We manage and develop a complex pharmaceutical portfolio while aligning market goals with internal strategy. We are responsible for the UK, Ireland, and Malta, where we are well-established but see significant room for growth and exciting results. As part of a fast-paced, collaborative environment, you’ll work closely with diverse stakeholders to navigate challenges and unlock the full potential of these markets. What makes our team stand out is our ambition, our dedication to excellence, and our commitment to fostering a supportive work culture.

Are you ready to embark on this journey with us?
As Lead Portfolio Management, you will play a pivotal role in shaping the team’s strategic direction while fostering collaboration across departments. Leading a skilled and diverse team, you will navigate market complexities and ensure alignment between sales and portfolio goals. Leadership is at the heart of this role—we are seeking someone who is driven to support and empower their team, helping them achieve their potential while realizing shared objectives. With established processes already in place, this position offers the opportunity to elevate operations further, challenge existing norms, and introduce thoughtful, innovative strategies for continuous improvement.

Your main responsibilities include:

• Leading and developing a diversely skilled team of product analysts and portfolio managers.
• Overseeing strategy development and driving its execution.
• Aligning portfolio management goals with sales market objectives to achieve shared success.
• Managing and improving communication within the team and with external stakeholders.
• Developing strategies for handling different market segments, including trading, retail, and hospital.
• Ensuring compliance with regulatory complexities, especially in key markets like the UK.
• Acting as the primary contact for internal partners and managing relationships effectively. (maybe exclude as already mentioned in last statement)
• Overseeing budgeting, provisioning, and financial reporting for the team.
• Supporting cross-functional projects and ensuring alignment with stakeholders such as Supply Chain, Procurement, and Product Development.

Fuel for your success in the role
To thrive in this role, you’ll need strong leadership capabilities, a strategic mindset, and the ability to drive collaboration across teams. A solid blend of the following factors will equip you to succeed in this role:

• Proven experience in a leadership role, ideally within portfolio management.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Strong analytical and strategic thinking abilities.
• Understanding of commercial vs. clinical pharmaceutical cases, particularly in the UK, Ireland, and Malta and/or a strong interest to learn
• Familiarity with regulatory complexities in pharmaceutical markets is a plus; if not, openness to learn and curiosity to explore these fields is essential.
• Experience managing cross-functional teams and driving alignment across departments.

Would you like to know more about us?
If you want to apply for the position, please follow the link and attach your CV and cover letter.

If you have any further questions about the role, please do not hesitate to contact the hiring manager, Karan Gulati, Sales Director, [email protected].

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Moving Healthcare. Moving You.
In Abacus Medicine Group, you’ll experience the power of Moving Healthcare. With our change mindset, we're moving the industry and improving healthcare as we broaden access to medicine.

But it's not just about moving healthcare, it's about Moving You. You’ll be part of a caring community of more than 1,300 people across the World. With us, you will be valued, empowered, and have a direct impact on driving change. Let's access the future of medicine and make a difference together. Your move.