Product Manager

Product Manager

Location: Hybrid, North Yorkshire

£60,000 - £65,000 + bonus

CDM Life Sciences are partnered with a global pharmaceutical manufacturer and are keen to speak with industry experienced Product Managers based in the UK.

The ideal candidate will possess strong business acumen, the ability to manage complex information, and effectively communicate across departments to foster change. Success in this role will require a balance between commercial execution and attention to detail.

Areas of Responsibility and Primary Objectives

Invest time in understanding our customer base, developing a deep knowledge of the market and competitive landscape to become the "voice of the customer" within the pharmaceutical manufacturing space.

Continuously monitor market trends and manufacturing advancements that can drive company growth.

Capture customer needs and craft clear business cases to support new product development decisions, leading multiple departments through the gated NPD process.

Deliver clear and engaging positioning for both existing and new products and services in the pharmaceutical manufacturing portfolio.

Take ownership of the commercial success of products and services, ensuring revenue targets are met.

Maintain and manage essential product documents, including master product files, pricing structures, and technical information decks.

Key Functions

Regular travel and customer interactions to build strong relationships with manufacturing clients and partners, including attendance at industry tradeshows and site visits.

Work closely with R&D, manufacturing, and commercial teams to integrate the voice of the customer at every stage of product development and launch.

Regularly analyse market data and competitive trends to inform both tactical and strategic decision-making.

Define market-leading product features and benefits, guiding products from early R&D stages to market launch within the pharmaceutical manufacturing sector.

Monitor pipelines, production schedules, stock levels, and manufacturing activities to proactively identify and mitigate delivery challenges.

Lead the product launch process, ensuring the 4Ps (product, price, place, promotion) are well-executed.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Working knowledge of pharmaceutical manufacturing processes, with a solid understanding of GMP (Good Manufacturing Practices) and the regulatory environment.

Proven experience as a Product Manager or Product Marketing Manager within the pharmaceutical or life sciences manufacturing sector.

Demonstrated success in defining and launching market-leading products in a manufacturing environment.

Bachelor's degree or equivalent in life sciences, pharmaceutical sciences, or a related field.

Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to present complex technical information clearly to stakeholders at all levels.

Willingness to travel internationally with minimal notice to visit customer sites, attend meetings, and participate in industry events.

Please note: Our client is unable to support Visa applications for this role. Only candidates with a valid Right to Work in the UK will be considered.

CDM Life Sciences is acting as an employment business in relation to this position. We encourage all applications from candidates with relevant industry experience, regardless of age, race, gender, or religious beliefs.