Senior Demand Lead

ROLE OVERVIEW We are currently looking for a Senior Demand Lead to join a leading pharmaceutical organisation based in the UK. This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced demand planning professional to take on a pivotal role within a business-critical function, ensuring accurate forecasting and effective demand management across complex product portfolios. In this role, you will be responsible for leading demand planning activities, driving alignment across strategic planning processes, and collaborating closely with senior stakeholders to influence key business decisions.

This is a great chance to contribute your expertise in demand forecasting within a fast‑paced, regulated healthcare environment.

Your duties as the Senior Demand Lead will be varied however the key duties and responsibilities are as follows:

• Lead demand planning and forecasting activities across pharmaceutical product portfolios, ensuring forecast accuracy and business alignment.
• Drive and optimise the Integrated Business Planning (IBP) and Sales & Operations Planning (S&OP) cycles.
• Develop and maintain short- and long-term demand forecasts for vaccine and/or biologic portfolios.
• Partner with commercial, supply chain, finance, and franchise teams to ensure robust demand processes.
• As the Senior Demand Lead, you will identify demand risks and opportunities, proactively recommending mitigation strategies.

• A Degree or higher level in a relevant field (e.g., Pharmaceutical Chemistry / Quality Assurance / Quality Management for QA roles).
• Extensive experience in Demand Planning or Demand Management within the pharmaceutical industry, with proven capabilities in managing complex forecasts.
• Strong experience operating within IBP and S&OP frameworks, ideally with vaccine or biologic portfolios.
• Outstanding stakeholder management and communication skills, with the ability to influence senior stakeholders.
• As the Senior Demand Lead, you will demonstrate leadership presence and the ability to translate complex data into clear insights.

• Private medical insurance and pension contributions
• 25 days’ annual leave plus bank holidays
• Hybrid working pattern (3 days onsite, 2 days remote)
• Opportunity to influence high-level strategic decisions within a global pharma leader

Key Words:
Demand Planning / Forecasting / Pharmaceuticals / IBP / S&OP / Vaccine Portfolio / Biologics / Stakeholder Management / Healthcare Industry / Senior Leadership / Supply Chain

Hyper Recruitment Solutions Ltd (HRS) is an Equal Opportunities employer.

We welcome applications from anyone who meets the role requirements.