Established Medicines and Portfolio Value Lead - 12-month contract (Sydney, AU, Australia, NSW)

The Position

 

Established Medicines and Portfolio Value Lead – 12-month contract

 

Boehringer Ingelheim | NSW, Australia |

Join Boehringer Ingelheim at a pivotal moment as we prepare for one of the most significant transitions in the company's history. This newly created role will be responsible for maximising and defending the value of our Established Medicines portfolio, ensuring we continue to unlock growth opportunities while preparing for future Loss of Exclusivity (LOE) challenges.

Reporting to the Head of Marketing CRM, the Established Medicines Lead will take a strategic, portfolio-wide view of our mature brands, critically assessing where value can be generated, defended, or reimagined. The role will combine portfolio strategy, business development, partnership management, and lifecycle planning to ensure the long-term sustainability of the business.

A key focus will be the development and governance of third-party partnerships, as well as exploration of innovative commercial models and alternative revenue streams across the broader established portfolio.

This is a unique opportunity for a commercially curious and entrepreneurial individual who thrives on identifying untapped opportunities and challenging conventional thinking.

Key Responsibilities:

 

Portfolio Strategy & Value Creation:

Conduct a comprehensive review of the Established Medicines portfolio to identify opportunities for value generation, growth, optimisation, and defence.

Develop and prioritise strategic initiatives designed to maximise portfolio performance across mature brands.

Assess commercial viability of new indications, market opportunities, access initiatives, pricing strategies and lifecycle interventions.

Identify risks to portfolio performance and recommend proactive mitigation strategies.

 

LOE & Lifecycle Management:

 

Develop and execute strategies to maximise value from mature blockbuster brands both leading into and beyond Loss of Exclusivity

Evaluate alternative commercial models including authorised generics, partnerships, co-marketing arrangements, and other innovative market approaches

Assess global and local best practices in mature brand and post-LOE management

Build long-term scenarios and recommendations to support sustainable portfolio performance

Partnership & Alliance Management:

 

Lead governance and oversight of established portfolio partnerships

Establish and maintain a robust cadence of performance reviews, business reviews, and accountability frameworks

Manage existing and develop new partnerships, ensuring strategic alignment and delivery against agreed objectives

Identify and implement interventions where partnership performance is below expectations

Foster strong working relationships with external partners and internal stakeholders, including regulatory, market access, medical, legal/and compliance , finance and supply chain teams

Lead cross-functional team in delivering any new supply partners

Business Development & New Revenue Opportunities

Evaluate potential expansion opportunities across Australia, New Zealand, Pacific Island markets, and other emerging commercial channels

Assess business cases, ROI, risk, and strategic fit for new revenue-generating opportunities

Explore alternative business models capable of leveraging BI assets, capabilities, and partnerships

Partner with regional and global colleagues to identify and assess new growth opportunities

Strategic Performance & Governance:

 

Develop portfolio dashboards and performance frameworks to monitor value delivery

Provide regular portfolio insights and recommendations to senior leadership

Lead strategic reviews and support annual business planning processes

Ensure robust governance, compliance, and operational discipline across all initiatives

Requirements:

7+ years of pharmaceutical, healthcare, consulting, business development, or commercial leadership experience

Strong understanding of pharmaceutical lifecycle management and mature brand strategy

Experience managing external partnerships, alliances, or strategic business relationships

Demonstrated success developing and implementing complex commercial strategies

Experience building business cases and evaluating investment opportunities

Knowledge of Australian pharmaceutical market dynamics and reimbursement environment preferred

Strategic thinker with a strong commercial acumen and an ability to identify unmet opportunities

Highly analytical with the ability to translate complex data into actionable recommendations

Comfortable operating with ambiguity and leading initiatives without established playbooks

Strong influencing skills with the ability to engage stakeholders across multiple functions and seniority levels

Entrepreneurial mindset with a passion for challenging conventional thinking and creating value

Resilient, adaptable, and execution focused

Strong digital proficiency, including CRM systems, virtual engagement platforms and Microsoft Office applications.

Success in the Role:

 

After 12 months, success would be demonstrated through:

A clearly defined Established Medicines strategy and value roadmap

Governance frameworks implemented for all major external partnerships

Successful management and optimisation of existing partnerships

Development of a comprehensive LOE strategy for upcoming mature products nearing LOE

Identification and progression of new revenue opportunities and business models

Delivery of measurable financial or strategic value across the mature portfolio

What’s next? - How to apply

If you would like to be part of this highly driven and successful team, please submit your CV addressing the key criteria above.

You must have the right to live and work in this location to be considered for this opportunity.

It is our policy not to accept speculative resumes from recruitment agencies.

Position Area   

Human Pharma

Position Location

NSW

Organization

Boehringer Ingelheim

Schedule

Full-Time

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