Senior Manager - Director Product Development

Senior Manager / Director, Product Development

Generic Pharmaceuticals & Biosimilars APIs | Product Portfolio Strategy | Chemistry & Formulation

We are partnering with an established pharmaceutical business to identify a Senior Manager / AD / Director of Product Development to play a key role in shaping and managing its generic pharmaceutical product portfolio.

This is an opportunity for a scientifically strong, commercially minded professional with a deep understanding of the generic API market, pharmaceutical products and end-user needs. The successful candidate will combine technical knowledge of chemistry and finished dosage formulations with patent awareness, project management and product portfolio selection to help identify, evaluate and advance new product opportunities.

The position offers the opportunity to work cross-functionally across product development, technical teams and commercial stakeholders, helping drive product strategy from initial market and technical assessment through development planning and execution.

Key Responsibilities

• Evaluate, select and prioritise generic pharmaceutical product opportunities based on market demand, API availability, technical feasibility, competitive positioning and commercial potential.
• Apply a strong understanding of the generic API landscape, pharmaceutical products, market dynamics and end-user requirements to inform product selection and development decisions.
• Review and interpret patent landscapes, product exclusivity considerations and relevant intellectual property risks to support product feasibility assessments and portfolio decisions.
• Apply knowledge of pharmaceutical chemistry, formulation science and finished dosage forms to assess development feasibility, identify technical challenges and support product progression.
• Lead and coordinate product development initiatives, managing timelines, milestones, risks, resources and cross-functional deliverables to ensure projects progress effectively.
• Work closely with technical, regulatory, commercial and external development partners to evaluate opportunities and translate product strategy into actionable development plans.
• Conduct technical and strategic assessments of potential products, balancing scientific feasibility, patent considerations, development complexity and commercial opportunity.
• Monitor the existing and prospective product portfolio, identifying opportunities for expansion, prioritisation and improved development efficiency.
• Where relevant, contribute to the evaluation of biologics and adjacent product opportunities, supporting longer-term portfolio diversification.

Experience & Qualifcations:

• Degree in relevant field
• Experience in pharmaceutical product development, generic pharmaceuticals, product management, portfolio strategy or a closely related technical-commercial function.
• Strong understanding of the generic API market , including pharmaceutical products, market dynamics and end-user requirements.
• Strong Project & Program Management experience
• Demonstrable experience in product portfolio selection, evaluation, prioritisation or management.
• Good working knowledge of pharmaceutical patents and intellectual property considerations, particularly as they relate to generic product development.
• Solid scientific background in chemistry, pharmaceutical sciences, formulation development or a related discipline.
• Understanding of finished dosage formulations and the technical considerations involved in bringing generic pharmaceutical products through development.
• Proven project management capabilities, including the ability to coordinate cross-functional teams, manage timelines and assess project risks. PMP certification would be advantageous.
• Strong commercial judgement, analytical skills and the ability to balance technical feasibility with product opportunity.
• Knowledge of biologics would be beneficial but is not essential.
• A bachelor's or master's degree in a relevant scientific discipline is preferred; a PhD is not required.

Location & Working Arrangements

• Location: East Coast, United States preferred - Site in Connecticut
• The role offers flexibility for a candidate based remotely, with an expectation of visiting the office approximately once per month.
• An initial one-week period of in-office training will be provided at the start of the appointment.