Perficient - Senior Group Product Manager

We are seeking an accomplished Senior Group Product Manager with deep experience in the pharmaceutical industry to lead and manage a portfolio of pharmaceutical products across multiple therapeutic areas.

This role demands strong strategic leadership, cross-functional collaboration, and scientific understanding to drive successful product lifecycle management, maximize market potential, and ensure patient-centric outcomes.

Key Responsibilities

Pharma Product Portfolio Leadership

- Own the strategic direction and performance of a portfolio of pharmaceutical products, including prescription drugs, OTC products, or medical devices, ensuring alignment with corporate goals and market needs.

Lifecycle Management & Strategic Planning

- Develop and execute comprehensive lifecycle plans covering pre-launch, launch, growth, maturity, and end-of-life phases, with a focus on maximizing product value and patient impact.

Cross-functional Collaboration

- Work closely with R&D, Regulatory Affairs, Medical Affairs, Commercial, Market Access, and Compliance teams to ensure product strategies comply with regulatory requirements and meet medical standards.

Market & Competitive Intelligence

- Analyze global and regional market trends, competitive landscape, and healthcare policies to identify growth opportunities and risks, and adjust strategies accordingly.

Customer & Stakeholder Engagement

- Engage with key opinion leaders (KOLs), healthcare professionals, and patient advocacy groups to gather insights and drive adoption of pharmaceutical products.

Data-Driven Decision Making

- Use clinical data, real-world evidence, and market analytics to guide product positioning, messaging, and strategic investment decisions.

Team Leadership & Development

- Mentor and lead a team of Product Managers, fostering professional development and collaboration within a regulated and highly technical environment.

Compliance & Risk Management

- Ensure all product activities comply with industry regulations (FDA, EMA, local health authorities), ethical standards, and company policies.

Financial & Business Oversight

- Manage budgets, forecast revenue, and track KPIs such as market share, patient outcomes, and product profitability.

Required Qualifications

- 9+ years of product management experience in the pharmaceutical or biotech industry, with at least 4-5 years in senior leadership roles managing multiple products or portfolios.

- Strong understanding of pharmaceutical product lifecycle, regulatory environment, and healthcare ecosystem.

- Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams and influence stakeholders in a complex, regulated environment.

- Excellent strategic thinking, communication, and analytical skills.

- Experience with launch planning, market access, and commercialization of pharmaceutical products.

- Familiarity with clinical trials, pharmacovigilance, and medical affairs is a plus.

Preferred Skills & Attributes

- Experience managing global or multi-regional pharmaceutical portfolios.

- Knowledge of digital health tools and patient engagement strategies.

- Ability to interpret and apply scientific and clinical data in business decisions.

- Strong relationship-building skills with internal teams, healthcare providers, and external partners.

- Proactive and adaptable in a fast-evolving industry landscape.

What We Offer

- Competitive pharmaceutical industry compensation packages.

- Health, wellness, and comprehensive insurance benefits.

- Opportunities for global travel and international collaboration.

- Professional growth with ongoing training and leadership development.

- Supportive environment committed to innovation and patient impact