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Portfolio Manager, Pharmaceuticals (Europe, ANZ and Canada)

Summary: Baxter’s Pharmaceuticals segment is a $2+B business comprised of Injectables with a strong focus on Oncology & Anesthesia. Baxter’s pharma strategy is focused on differentiated and complex injectables, first-to-market opportunities, and other value-added generic categories. As the Portfolio Manager for Europe, ANZ and Canada, and a member of Baxter’s Pharmaceuticals segment, you will accelerate growth by identifying new products to strengthen Baxter Pharmaceutical portfolio for Europe, ANZ and Canada. You will be responsible for portfolio optimization, molecule selection, driving key growth initiatives including identification and evaluation of differentiated products, technologies and drug delivery platforms; and working closely with R&D and business development to drive new molecule development and inorganic growth opportunities.

Responsibilities:

• Working with regional/country marketing teams to identify areas of unmet customer needs and design an optimal portfolio to support aggressive market growth.
• Work closely with R&D, IP, regulatory, sourcing, project management and medical affairs  team to develop differentiated portfolio aligned with commercial needs.
• Work with business development team to come-up with BD wish-list. Assess in-licensing opportunities, evaluate their fit in assigned region/market and build business case.
• Monitor and evaluate external competitive environment to proactively identify opportunities and help mitigate threats to existing portfolio and pipeline. Help manage internal competitive intelligence resources
• Lead market research efforts, including KOL engagement and customer advisory boards to further understanding of patient and customer needs.
• Lead cross-functional discussions and diligence on proposed ideas, with a goal of finding creative solutions to technical and intellectual property hurdles for new products.
• Build detailed business cases for new product ideas and own business cases and financial models for early-stage projects to support portfolio expansion efforts.
• Work with country commercial teams to validate market needs pricing corridors and likely market access scenario for new product ideas.

Location:

The role is located at Baxter office in Ahmedabad, India.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in pharmacy, marketing, business or science/technology required. Master Pharmacy degree or MBA preferred.
• At least seven years business experience with four plus years of experience in differentiated / generic injectables portfolio for region Europe. Experience with differentiated injectables such as premix is preferred.
• Quantitative and qualitative assessment skills, critical thinking skills, and ability to develop strategic plans and business cases.
• Excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills to effectively collaborate with cross-functional teams 
• Global perspective and experience working across different markets and cultures preferred
• Strong understanding of European commercial and regulatory framework and pharma value added generics pathways.

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