Business Development Manager

Role Overview

The Business Development Manager is responsible for identifying new geographic regions and business avenues for expanding the company's portfolio, while spearheading out-licensing initiatives. This position blends strategic market development with leadership of deal processes and engagement with senior stakeholders.

Key Duties

• Lead the discovery and evaluation of new markets to support portfolio growth and licensing opportunities.
• Create market entry plans including partnership frameworks, regulatory compliance strategies, and commercial models.
• Manage the entire lifecycle of out-licensing deals from partner agreement through to execution of launch batches.
• Drive the formulation of term sheets, facilitate internal decision-making, and oversee implementation.
• Serve as the deal leader, coordinating cross-departmental inputs and approvals.
• Establish and nurture relationships with senior external partners.
• Offer strategic advice on portfolio positioning tailored to different markets.
• Develop executive-level presentations and strategic recommendations for leadership.

Qualifications and Experience

• A Bachelor of Pharmacy with an MBA, or a Master of Pharmacy degree.
• Minimum of 4 to 5 years of relevant professional experience.

Skills and Competencies

• Expertise in strategic market analysis and geographic expansion.
• Proven leadership and mentoring capabilities.
• Strong executive communication and presentation skills.
• Demonstrates high levels of ownership and accountability.

Stakeholder Interaction

Works closely with internal teams and external partners to drive business initiatives.