Role Overview
As a Business Development Manager, you will support Eisai’s business development activities across the Middle East, Central and Eastern Europe, and other assigned partner markets. You will take ownership of understanding existing agreements, preparing renewals, and coordinating cross-functional input and progressing negotiations through to execution.
What You Will Do
Approximately 80% of the role will focus on partner-market agreements and associated business assessments. The remaining 20% will support in-licensing and out-licensing through research, opportunity assessment, and due diligence.
Why It Might Be a Fit
We are looking for a proactive approach to gathering information, following up actions, and bringing issues to resolution. You will also need to have strong interpersonal skills and confidence discussing pharmaceutical business opportunities and commercial terms with internal and external stakeholders.
Requirements
- Relevant experience in pharmaceutical business development, partner management, international commercial operations, commercial contracts or a related field.
- Ability to understand detailed agreements, recognise important business provisions, and seek appropriate specialist input.
- Strong interpersonal skills and confidence discussing pharmaceutical business opportunities and commercial terms with internal and external stakeholders.
- Excellent organisation and attention to detail, with the ability to progress multiple agreements simultaneously.
- A proactive approach to gathering information, following up actions, and bringing issues to resolution.
- Good Excel skills and confidence working with existing financial models, alongside a willingness to develop further.
- Clear written communication and the ability to turn complex information into practical recommendations.
- Relevant degree or equivalent professional experience.
Benefits
- Competitive salary
- Hybrid working, 2 days a week onsite
- Car cash Allowance
- Electric charging points for Electric/Hybrid vehicles
- Discretionary Bonus
- Free onsite parking
- Subsidised onsite restaurant and coffee shop
- Learning and development opportunities
- Retail discounts
- Well-being & mental health awareness programmes
- Multi-faith prayer room
To apply for this job please visit careers.eisai.net.

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