Project Director - Specialty Portfolio

Role: Project Director – Specialty PortfolioLocation: Cairo, EgyptSTADA is strengthening its Specialty portfolio organization in Emerging Markets, and we are looking for a Project Director – Specialty Portfolio to lead and orchestrate a complex, high impact pipeline spanning innovative medicines and biosimilars. This is a senior, hands-on leadership role at the intersection of portfolio strategy, cross functional execution, and governance - working closely with Business Development, Portfolio Management, Medical, Regulatory, Commercial, Market Access, and Supply Chain teams across multiple emerging markets.Key ResponsibilitiesPortfolio Leadership & GovernanceLead and oversee a diversified Specialty portfolio across evaluation, development, and launch readiness stagesDrive portfolio governance, milestones, dependencies, and risk managementEnsure disciplined prioritization and go / no go decision making aligned with EM strategyCross Functional OrchestrationCoordinate complex, multi country projects across Medical, Regulatory, Commercial, Market Access, Supply Chain, Finance, and BDLead portfolio cadence meetings, alignment forums, and senior steering committeesProactively identify bottlenecks, delays, and risks with clear mitigation actionsBusiness Case & Asset DevelopmentOversee business case preparation, validation, and internal approvals for Specialty assetsEnsure quality and consistency of financial, medical, regulatory, and commercial inputsSupport partner interactions and deal execution in close collaboration with BD teamsReporting & TransparencyMaintain portfolio trackers, dashboards, and executive level updatesProvide leadership with clear visibility on progress, risks, and value creationWhat We’re Looking For15+ years’ experience in pharmaceuticals, with strong exposure to Specialty / Innovative / Biosimilar portfoliosProven experience in portfolio leadership, project or program management, or senior PMO rolesSolid understanding of the end-to-end asset lifecycle (assessment → development → launch readiness)Ability to operate effectively in a matrix, multi country Emerging Markets environmentStrong analytical, structuring, and stakeholder management skillsExperience in financial modelling and P&L management Why Join STADAPlay a pivotal role in shaping STADA’s Specialty growth agenda in Emerging MarketsHigh visibility position with exposure to senior leadership and strategic decisionsCollaborative, entrepreneurial culture with strong regional and global interfacesCompetitive compensation and long-term career development opportunitiesClick here to view all open positions at STADAClick here to follow our page STADA Emerging MarketsPlease note : Due to large volumes of applications, only successful candidates will be contacted.