Global Portfolio Development Lead
Apply now »Date: Mar 6, 2026
Location: Budapest, HU
Company: Richter Gedeon Nyrt.
Join the professional team of Gedeon Richter Plc., a leading pharmaceutical company in Hungary and the region!
We do not base our success on the great deeds of lonely heroes. At Richter, we believe in active co-operation - within and outside the teams. We know how to collaborate effectively and respectfully with professionals of different fields, disciplines, and organisational units.
Gedeon Richter is looking for a committed and experienced professional for the position
Global Portfolio Development Lead
Join us
To lead the strategic development and optimization of the General Medicines portfolio by shaping long-term portfolio direction, driving asset prioritization, and ensuring alignment with corporate strategy and market needs. This role partners closely with cross-functional teams to guide investment decisions and maximize portfolio value across global markets.
Your taks
Portfolio Strategy & Planning
- Define and continuously refine the global portfolio strategy for General Medicines in alignment with therapeutic priorities and market dynamics.
- Lead portfolio reviews and scenario planning to support strategic decision-making and resource allocation.
- Identify gaps, risks, and opportunities across the portfolio and propose mitigation or acceleration strategies.
Asset Evaluation & Prioritization
- Drive cross-functional assessments of pipeline and in-line assets to inform go/no-go decisions and lifecycle strategies.
- Collaborate with BD to evaluate external opportunities for strategic fit and value contribution to the portfolio.
- Support indication expansion, geographic rollout, and lifecycle extension strategies.
Cross-Functional Leadership
- Partner Business Development, R&D, IP, Medical, Regulatory, Fiannce, Marketing and Commercial teams to ensure portfolio plans are executable and aligned with development and market access capabilities.
- Facilitate governance processes and ensure timely and data-driven decision-making
What we are looking for
- 10+ years of experience in pharmaceutical portfolio strategy, product planning, or related strategic roles.
- Advanced degree in Life Sciences, Pharmacy, or Business (MBA or PhD preferred).
- Proven experience in cross-functional leadership and global portfolio management.
- Strategic and analytical mindset
- Strong business acumen and decision-making skills
- Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement
- Deep understanding of drug development and commercialization
- Ability to manage complexity and drive clarity
Our offer
- Once in a lifetime opportunity to participate in a huge enterprise redesign program
- Extensive benefits package (cafeteria, stock program, private life insurance)
- Training and development opportunities
- Medical services (Medicover)
- Various sport and health opportunities (gym, swimming pool, AYCM)
- Challenging, responsible professional work
- Long-term employment in an innovative and secure company
The Richter community is looking forward to your application.