Project Executive

Reading (Hybrid Working)

STADA UK (Thornton & Ross) is on an exciting growth journey with more than 700 employees being fully committed to our purpose of Caring for People’s Health as a Trusted Partner. Together we are shaping the future of STADA (Thornton & Ross) by living our values of Integrity, Entrepreneurship, Agility and One STADA. If you want to work in an open culture where your uniqueness is valued, join ourTeam!

Are you a driven and detail-oriented project professional with a passion for collaboration and adaptability? As aProject Executive in our UK Planning team, you'll play a key role in supporting critical projects and programmes across the business. From New Product Development (NPD) to Existing Product Development (EPD), your contributions will ensure seamless project execution and continuous improvement in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.

• Support the establishment of effective project management practices, including defining project scope, maintaining project plans and tracking risks.
• Assist in coordinating and attending project review meetings, ensuring milestones are tracked and risks are flagged to stakeholders.
• Maintain and update key project documentation, such as trackers, gate documentation, SKU raising and change control systems.
• Communicate project updates and changes to stakeholders clearly and effectively.
• Foster teamwork and collaboration within project teams, adopting agile methodologies to drive results.
• Resolve project-related conflicts tactfully and elevate issues when necessary.
• Contribute to post-project reviews, capturing and sharing learnings to support continuous improvement.

• Experience in a project coordination or support role, ideally within FMCG, Rx, OTC, or health & beauty industries.
• A collaborative mindset with emerging leadership skills and adaptability to change.
• Commercial awareness and understanding of business functions, particularly NPD processes and working with third-party suppliers.
• Exceptional communication and negotiation skills.
• Strong organisational skills, with the ability to multitask and manage change effectively.
• Problem-solving mindset with a proactive, flexible approach.
• Passion, energy, and the drive to meet challenges with confidence and professionalism.

At STADA (Thornton & Ross) our purpose “Caring for people’s health as a trusted partner” motivates us every day. And what would be a better place than starting with our own employees. Which is why we give much in return:

• Competitive salary and annual bonus scheme.
• Salary Sacrifice Pension Scheme offering 8% employer contribution rates.
• 25 days of annual leave plus bank holidays with the potential to buy up to 5 additional days.
• Health cover benefits
• Life Assurance cover
• Free winter flu jab.
• Wellbeing support through our Employee Assistance Programme and KYAN Wellbeing – offering free coaching and counselling services for you and your family.
• Cycle to Work Scheme.
• Enhanced Family Leave.
• Plus, many more employee benefits & celebration events.