Business Development Manager

Invenia Search has partnered with a growing pharmaceutical company to hire a Business Development Manager – In-Licensing. The company is in a period of organic growth, and its Portfolio & Business Development team plays a central part in its expansion plans, seeking out new products and development and licensing opportunities.

Role Responsibilities

You will identify, negotiate and close new deals, working with R&D, Regulatory Affairs, Commercial, Legal, Finance, Pharmacovigilance, Quality and Operations to bring forward new partnership opportunities.

• Build a business development wish list and actively seek new product ideas that add value for the business and for patients

• In-license new products for the global portfolio, either as finished dose or through technology transfer to the company or a contract manufacturing organisation

• Where appropriate, out-license company assets to commercial partners in defined territories

• Build and use an external network to create new business opportunities, including through industry conferences

• Carry out data-based assessments of market opportunities and bring external insight into the business

• Develop and gain approval for business cases, including 10-year NPV models, with stakeholders across Business Development, R&D, Regulatory Affairs, Legal, Quality and Marketing

• Work with the Business Development Director to keep a steady flow of opportunities into the Stage Gate process, and lead Stage Gate submissions for business development

• Manage existing and new partnerships, including accurate volume and price forecasting

• Make sure governance is completed correctly and on time, including legal contracts, Stage Gate submissions, quality audits, regulatory licences and financial stability evaluations

• Report regularly on account performance, risks, opportunities and forecasts

• Deliver against agreed targets, including the number and projected value of new deals, performance of current agreements and a sustainable launch programme, within budget

What We Are Looking For:

We are looking for an experienced pharmaceutical business development professional with a strong background in in-licensing.

• Proven pharmaceutical business development experience, particularly in in-licensing

• Experience with BD deals and suppliers of medicines, with a demonstrable network of contacts

• Strong negotiation, collaboration and strategic analysis skills

• Good at setting priorities and always looking to improve how things are done

Sound Interesting? If you are looking to grow your career in pharmaceutical business development and play a key part in shaping a company's portfolio, we would like to hear from you.

Apply today, send your CV across to cv@inveniasearch.com and a Consultant will be in touch if you are successful.