National AI Awards 2025Discover AI's trailblazers! Join us to celebrate innovation and nominate industry leaders.

Nominate & Attend

Commercial Director

ZipRecruiter
Glasgow
1 week ago
Applications closed

Related Jobs

View all jobs

Commercial Director

Commercial Director

Commercial Director, UK and Global - FreeWheel

Senior Commercial Director

Commercial Manager

Commercial & Investment Bank – Securities Services Business Manager

Job Description

Job Description

Location:

This is a based role with offices in Glasgow and Milton Keynes with hybrid working of at least 4 days per month in the office.

Key responsibilities:

  • Support strategic review of the In-Market Brand portfolio and identify growth strategies to enhance overall profitability
  • Analyse sales data, market trends and competitor insights to optimise product strategies, including pricing, tenders, commercial deals and promotional opportunities
  • Proactively outline risk and opportunities across the portfolio to support financial planning and performance reporting
  • Manage life-cycle of products in portfolio eg active involvement in Launch Plan development as well as implement transition strategy for products approaching loss of exclusivity
  • Support operations and work closely with supply chain & procurement to identify potential supply risks along with periodic forecasting
  • Support with planning and execution of BD&L opportunities
  • Ensure all activities and materials are aligned with strategy and meet the requirements of the ABPI, MHRA, Kelso principles, and competition law
  • Oversee brand governance requirements by working with relevant functions such as Medical, Patient Safety, Regulatory, and Legal (RMPs, PI, safety label changes)
  • Contribute to budget planning within team - ensure expenditure is in line with agreed budget communicating any deviations

Role Requirements:

  • Experience in portfolio management, generics and branded generics, business development and licensing (BDL), and commercial contracting
  • Analytical mindset with proficiency in financial analysis and modelling
  • KPI development and execution to contribute to portfolio performance
  • Strong business acumen and negotiation skills
  • Understanding of UK market and key stakeholders, leading to market intelligence and close external collaboration
  • Project management skills
  • Proactive, clear, and engaging communication (verbal and written)
  • Demonstrate enterprise mindset and customer focus

Why Stirling Anglian Pharmaceuticals (parent company Kelso Pharma)?

Our purpose is to reimagine medicine to improve and extend people’s lives and our vision is to become the most valued and trusted medicines company in the world. How can we achieve this? With our people. It is our colleagues that drive us each day to reach our ambitions. Be a part of this mission and join us!

You’ll receive….

Competitive salary, Sales incentive scheme, Pension scheme, Health insurance, 25 days annual leave, Flexible working arrangements, learning and development opportunities.

Skills Desired

Agility, Asset Management, Commercial Excellence, Cross-Functional Collaboration, Customer , Digital Marketing, Healthcare Sector Understanding, Influencing Skills, Marketing Strategy, Negotiation Skills, Operational Excellence, Priority Disease Areas Expertise, Product Lifecycle Management (PLM), Product Marketing, Product Strategy, Stakeholder Engagement, Stakeholder Management, Strategic Partnerships


#J-18808-Ljbffr

National AI Awards 2025

Subscribe to Future Tech Insights for the latest jobs & insights, direct to your inbox.

By subscribing, you agree to our privacy policy and terms of service.

Industry Insights

Discover insightful articles, industry insights, expert tips, and curated resources.

10 Biotechnology Recruitment Agencies in the UK You Should Know (2025 Job‑Seeker Guide)

The UK’s biotech boom—fueled by the £650 million Life Sciences Vision Fund and rapid mRNA, cell & gene‑therapy adoption—continues to outpace talent supply. Lightcast reported +45 % year‑on‑year growth in UK adverts mentioning “CRISPR”, “GMP bioprocess” or “cell therapy” during Q1 2025. Yet only about 25,000 specialised biotech professionals work nationwide, while monthly live vacancies average 1,800–2,100. All data verified 22 July 2025; re‑audit quarterly for freshness.. Specialist recruiters remain critical for tapping stealth roles, benchmarking salaries and streamlining the lab‑tour interview gauntlet. We reviewed 60 + consultancies and kept only agencies with: A registered UK head office (Companies House). A dedicated Biotechnology / Life‑Sciences practice. At least five UK biotech roles advertised between March and June 2025. Below you’ll find a hiring‑landscape snapshot, a quick directory of 10 vetted agencies, salary medians, in‑demand skills, interview expectations, FAQs and next steps—mirroring our AI and quantum guides.

Biotech Jobs Skills Radar 2026: Emerging Tools, Platforms & Technologies to Learn Now

The UK biotechnology sector is entering a new era—fuelled by AI integration, synthetic biology, and next-gen diagnostics. With biotech investment breaking records and a surge in demand for skilled talent across R&D, biomanufacturing, and regulatory fields, it’s vital for job seekers to future-proof their skillsets. Welcome to the Biotech Jobs Skills Radar 2026—a forward-looking guide to the emerging tools, lab techniques, platforms, and digital skills driving hiring in the UK's biotechnology industry. This radar is updated annually to help students, researchers, and transitioning professionals stay competitive in a fast-changing landscape.

How to Find Hidden Biotechnology Jobs in the UK Using Professional Bodies like the RSB, BIA, BioIndustry Association & More

The UK biotechnology sector is thriving. From cutting-edge gene therapies and synthetic biology to bio-manufacturing and agricultural innovation, the demand for skilled biotech professionals continues to grow. Yet many of the best opportunities—particularly in early-stage companies, startups, and research-intensive roles—are never listed on conventional job boards. So where do these hidden biotech jobs live? Often, they’re shared through word-of-mouth, member networks, or professional communities—especially those associated with leading biotech institutions and associations. Whether you’re a graduate looking for your first role, a research scientist ready to move into industry, or a regulatory professional seeking your next challenge, joining the right professional bodies can give you exclusive access to job leads, collaborations, and insider opportunities. In this article, we’ll show you how to strategically leverage UK-based organisations such as the Royal Society of Biology (RSB), BioIndustry Association (BIA), and Biotech and Life Sciences Networks to uncover hidden jobs and build a long-term, sustainable career in biotechnology.