Product Manager - Lifecycle, Launch and Tenders
Key Skills
Job Description
Job profile As Product Manager, you turn market and performance insights into clear product strategies and hands-on execution. You take ownership of the commercial success of your products, support the sales organization by ensuring products are positioned, launched, tendered and managed throughout their lifecycle. Your target is to optimize revenue, margin and global market penetration. This is a role for someone who combines strategic thinking with a strong commercial drive and a hands-on mentality. You will report to the Head of Commercial Product Management. Job mission You drive product value, unlock growth opportunities and support successful commercial performance execution by: Managing product lifecycle strategies to improve price, cost, volume, market focus and long-term value; Executing growth opportunities across products and markets using structured market and performance data; Translating opportunities into clear product priorities and value propositions with sales teams; Leading commercial launch planning and performance follow-up; Supporting tender strategy, including bid/no-bid decisions, pricing and margin validation, preparation and tracking; Monitoring market trends, competition, tender dynamics and customer needs, then recommending practical actions; Acting as the product interface between Sales, Alliance Management, Regulatory Affairs, Supply Chain and other operational teams. Your profile Your letter of motivation and CV should show that you have: A degree in Life Sciences, Business or a related field; Experience in pharmaceutical product management, commercial operations or a comparable role; Understanding of generics, product launches, tenders and commercial lifecycle management; Strong analytical skills and confidence working with commercial and market data; Clear project-management and stakeholder-management capabilities; Excellent English communication skills. Travel Occasional international travel may be required to support launch preparation, commercial meetings, product strategy discussions and relevant industry events. Personal skills We are looking for a Product Manager with strong commercial acumen and a positive, proactive mindset. You are a natural connector who brings cross-functional teams together, influences stakeholders and drives collaboration towards shared goals. You combine strategic and analytical thinking with a strong ability to identify opportunities, set clear priorities and translate ideas into actionable plans. You are resilient, solution-oriented, data-driven and execution-focused, with the determination to overcome challenges and deliver results. Above all, you bring creativity, perseverance and a hands-on mentality, taking ownership and continuously looking for ways to make things happen. Our offer We offer our employees a working environment in which trust, pride and joy play an important role. More specifically, we offer: A professional, pleasant and informal working environment with short communication lines, a strong focus on collaboration and room for initiative; A role with international scope and direct commercial impact; A competitive remuneration package, aligned with the role and your experience; Good working conditions and attention to sustainable work-life balance, including hybrid-working possibilities where the role allows; Opportunities for development and inspiring company events. Application and important dates If you are interested in this full-time position, we look forward to receiving your application via our careers page: www.synthon.com/careers. Please apply before 14-11-2026. The selection process will consist of multiple interview rounds. Contact For further information, please contact Jasper Martens at tel. +31 (0)24 37 27 700.
Core Responsibilities
Manage product lifecycle strategies and use market and performance data to identify growth opportunities, set priorities, and improve revenue, margins, and market penetration. Lead commercial launch planning and follow-up, support tender decisions and execution, monitor market and customer trends, and coordinate product activities across Sales and operational teams.
Requirements
A degree in Life Sciences, Business, or a related field and experience in pharmaceutical product management, commercial operations, or a comparable role are required. Candidates should understand generics, product launches, tenders, and lifecycle management, and demonstrate strong analytical, project-management, stakeholder-management, and English communication skills.
Benefits
- Competitive Remuneration
- Hybrid Working Possibilities
- Professional Development Opportunities
- Company Events
- Work-Life Balance
About Synthon
Industry: Pharmaceutical Manufacturing
Company size: 1,001-5,000 employees
Synthon is an international, science-centered pharmaceutical company specialized in developing and manufacturing high-quality generic medicines for patients around the world. Synthon's innovative R&D and proven ability to manufacture and distribute high-quality pharmaceuticals position the company well for the future. We work to develop therapies that address the needs of people worldwide and help improve their health and well-being. Through the provision of high-quality generic medicines, we make treatments more affordable and increase access to important remedies. Currently, our products are approved by regulatory agencies in more than 90 countries and marketed through strategic partnerships and – in dedicated areas – through direct sales. Synthon’s head office is based in Nijmegen, the Netherlands, and the company has affiliates in eight other countries. Synthon employs around 1,600 staff worldwide. In 2019, the company recorded a turnover of EUR 261 million. We are interested in result-oriented people with a sharp mind and entrepreneurial spirit, who can contribute to our ambition to provide solutions to the healthcare challenges of today and tomorrow. Interested in a new step in your pharma career? We would like to get to know you! For more information, go to www.synthon.com. In case your comment to one of our posts is missing, please check out our guidelines on www.synthon.com/information/comment-missing.