Global Portfolio Manager - Pharma

Actylis is a global solutions provider with over 75 years of experience, specializing in streamlining the management of critical ingredients and raw materials for our business partners.

 

We offer both sourcing and manufacturing solutions tailored to meet diverse and evolving needs, ensuring a reliable, agile, and secure supply network. Our commitment to customization allows us to create flexible solutions, whether it’s a unique specification, custom packaging, or tailored logistics strategies.

 

With deep expertise in quality and regulatory compliance, sourcing and logistics management, analytical services, and R&D support, we reduce complexities and mitigate risks, empowering our partners to focus on growing their business.

 

In furtherance of that goal, Actylis is seeking new members of the team. This expansion, coupled with a comprehensive benefits package, and opportunities for challenge and growth, make Actylis the ideal place to work and thrive. We hope you’ll consider joining us!

 

Position Summary

 

The Global Portfolio Management function is a key strategic function within the company, responsible for overseeing and managing the global product portfolio team across multiple regions, and R&D pipelines. This leadership position will drive the alignment of portfolio strategies with business goals, ensuring optimized decisions and maximizing the return on innovation and commercial efforts.

This role is critical to the long-term sustainability and growth of our global pharmaceutical business. The Global Portfolio Manager must be a highly strategic, commercially driven leader capable of managing complex global portfolios while driving measurable business results. Only candidates with a demonstrated history of success in pharmaceutical portfolio management and market execution should apply.
 

Responsibilities will include:

Portfolio Strategy and Management – Pharma Focus

• Lead and execute a comprehensive global strategy for pharmaceutical direct materials, ensuring strategic alignment between market opportunities, customer needs, internal capabilities, and external sourcing partnerships.
• Develop & enforce robust portfolio management frameworks per industry segment, ensuring measurable alignment with corporate objectives, revenue targets, and market positioning.
• Oversee end-to-end product lifecycle management, from development & launch through post-market optimization, ensuring data-driven decision-making for maximizing portfolio value..

Make vs. Buy Analysis

• Conduct rigorous evaluations of internal manufacturing, R&D, and service capabilities, ensuring optimal utilization of proprietary resources and strategic prioritization of high-value products.
• Maintain real-time oversight of global supplier capabilities and align with Strategic Supplier Management to eliminate redundancies, optimize procurement, and drive cost efficiencies.
• Lead data-backed decision-making processes for sourcing and production, ensuring quantifiable business outcomes from Make vs. Buy assessments.

Financial Management

• Own financial performance of the portfolio, ensuring strict P&L accountability, margin optimization, and cost efficiency.
• Continuously track sales performance, cost structures, and profitability metrics, leveraging insights to drive revenue growth and improve EBITDA.
• Develop and enforce KPIs and ROI-driven portfolio investment strategies, ensuring capital allocation aligns with business objectives and delivers measurable returns.

Market and Competitor Analysis

• Maintain expert-level knowledge of global market trends, competitive landscapes, and technological advancements to inform proactive decision-making.
• Conduct granular market assessments, including competitor benchmarking, pricing analytics, and sales performance analysis to optimize market penetration strategies.
• Establish formalized market intelligence processes to ensure continuous assessment of customer demand, regulatory changes, and supplier capabilities, providing actionable insights to leadership.

Regulatory and Compliance

• Ensure absolute compliance with all global, regional, and local pharmaceutical regulations (GMP, ICHQ7, IPEC, ISO, REACH, FDA, USP, etc.), maintaining zero-tolerance for non-compliance risks.
• Serve as the primary liaison with Actylis regulatory leadership, ensuring product approval processes and maintaining full regulatory transparency across the portfolio.