Business Development Consultant

MSI Pharma; Brussel; On-site; EUR 82,656 - 165,312; Part time

Job summary

MSI Pharma is seeking an experienced Business Development Consultant to drive strategic partnerships, licensing opportunities, and commercial growth across the pharmaceutical and biotechnology sectors. This consultancy role suits a well-connected professional with a proven track record of securing new business, closing agreements, and building long-term industry relationships in a remote EU setting.

Part-time arrangement with flexible hours and a focus on high-impact collaborations across CDMO,

Qualifications

• 10+ years in pharma business development or licensing.
• Proven success closing partnerships and commercial deals.
• Experience with licensing transactions, value-added medicines, or drug delivery tech.
• Degree in Life Sciences, Pharmacy, Biotechnology, Business, or related field.

Responsibilities

• Identify and secure strategic partnerships across pharma and biotech.
• Lead licensing conversations and deal negotiations.
• Drive commercial growth and alliance management.
• Build long-term industry relationships across CDMO, CRO, and biotech networks.

Skills

Business development

Commercial partnering

In-licensing & out-licensing

Strategic market assessment

Education

Life Sciences / Pharmacy / Biotechnology / Business degree

Job description

Engagement Status: Consultancy Opportunity - Part-Time

Location: Remote (EU only)

Overview

We're looking for an experienced Business Development Consultant to drive strategic partnerships, licensing opportunities, and commercial growth across the pharmaceutical and biotechnology sectors. This role is ideal for a well-connected professional with a proven track record of securing new business and building long-term industry relationships.

Requirements

• 10+ years' experience in pharmaceutical business development, licensing, commercial partnering, or strategic consulting.
• Strong industry network across pharma, biotech, CDMO, and CRO organisations.
• Demonstrated success winning new business, securing partnerships, and closing commercial agreements.
• Strong understanding of pharmaceutical development, regulatory affairs, CMC, and commercialisation.

Hard Skills

• Business development & lead generation
• Commercial partnering & alliance management
• In-licensing & out-licensing
• Strategic market assessment

Soft Skills

• Excellent communication and presentation skills
• Strong relationship-building capabilities
• Commercially driven and results-oriented
• Strategic thinker with strong problem-solving abilities
• Able to work independently and manage multiple opportunities simultaneously

Qualifications

• Degree in Life Sciences, Pharmacy, Biotechnology, Business, or a related field.
• Proven experience developing and closing commercial partnerships within the pharmaceutical industry.
• Experience with licensing transactions, value-added medicines, drug delivery technologies, or complex pharmaceutical products.