Business Development Director

Role Overview

The Business Development Director will lead high-impact transactions on a global scale, driving global licensing and co-development initiatives for a well-established global pharmaceutical organisation.

What You Will Do

The successful candidate will identify, assess and execute global licensing and co-development opportunities, build and maintain a robust pipeline of partnership opportunities, and develop commercial business cases and financial evaluations.

Why It Might Be a Fit

The ideal candidate will have a proven track record in Business Development, Licensing, Alliance Management or related strategic partnering functions, with strong commercial and analytical capabilities, and excellent communication, negotiation and stakeholder management skills.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Pharmacy, Life Sciences, Chemistry, Biotechnology or a related scientific discipline
• Minimum 7-10 years of experience within the pharmaceutical industry
• Proven track record in Business Development, Licensing, Alliance Management or related strategic partnering functions
• Strong exposure to complex generics, speciality pharmaceuticals, biosimilars or other value-added pharmaceutical products
• Demonstrated experience evaluating, negotiating and executing licensing, co-development, supply or other strategic partnership agreements at an international level
• Strong commercial and analytical capabilities, including business case development, financial modelling, valuation and market assessment
• Established network within the pharmaceutical industry and the ability to build credibility with external partners, senior stakeholders and cross-functional teams
• Excellent communication, negotiation and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to operate effectively across different cultures and geographies

Benefits

• Join a growing international pharmaceutical company with strong ambitions and global reach
• Take ownership of high-impact licensing and co-development projects that directly influence portfolio growth and business strategy
• Work in a highly visible international role, collaborating with partners and stakeholders across multiple markets
• Enjoy an entrepreneurial environment offering autonomy, exposure to senior leadership and genuine career development opportunities

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