Healthcare jobs in Malaysia

Support our Business Development Manager in sourcing and developing healthcare products and partnerships across pharmaceuticals, medical devices, nutraceuticals, fertility science, and aesthetics. This is a strategic sourcing role, not field sales.

1. Product Sourcing, Product Development & Market Survey (50%)

• Source and follow up on new leads for complementary healthcare products aligned with the company’s portfolio.
• Identify potential business partners and suppliers for pharmaceutical, medical device, nutraceutical, fertility science, and aesthetic products.
• Work with vendors and suppliers to develop house brands by identifying suitable product concepts that meet market demand.
• Present the company’s business profile to potential principals and partners.
• Liaise with external partners on commercial, regulatory, sales, and marketing considerations.
• Conduct and compile market surveys within the assigned territory.
• Prepare structured business proposals and recommendations.
• Negotiate commercial terms and review contracts to ensure alignment with company interests.

2. Business Agreements & Renewals (20%)

• Review business agreements to achieve mutual alignment between partners and the company.
• Liaise with external legal counsel when required for agreement reviews.
• Monitor and execute contract renewals or extensions.

3. Pre-Launch of New Products (15%)

• Coordinate with internal and external stakeholders to support the pre-launch and launch of new products.
• Ensure readiness across commercial, regulatory, and operational aspects.
• Prepare quarterly business reports through market and performance analysis.
• Lead the execution and continuous improvement of the Annual Principal Survey.
• Coordinate and organize business review meetings with principals.

• Managing long business development cycles that require patience and consistent follow-up.
• Balancing multiple priorities across sourcing, ongoing projects, internal coordination, and negotiations.
• Identifying strategic and commercially viable opportunities in competitive healthcare markets.
• Managing communication with overseas principals across different time zones.
• Navigating multiple healthcare product categories, each requiring different strategies and knowledge.

1. Knowledge

• Possess a Bachelor’s Degree in Biomedical, Biochemistry, Biology, Nutrition, Dietitian, Science or equivalent.

2. Skills

• Strong analytical skills with the ability to extract and interpret market data (e.g. IMS).
• Good business acumen with objective, non-biased decision-making.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills for partner and principal engagement.
• Solid project management skills from planning through execution.
• Highly organized, detail-oriented, and comfortable handling structured documentation.
• Proficient in Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, and Excel.

3. Experience

• 2–3 years of experience in healthcare-related business development, product sourcing, or partnerships.
• Background in pharmaceuticals, medical devices, nutraceuticals, fertility science, or aesthetics.
• Exposure to regulatory aspects in Malaysia (and Singapore/Indonesia is an added advantage).
• Experience reviewing or supporting business agreements is preferred.

Candidates from general sales, FMCG sales, or non-healthcare BD backgrounds may not be suitable.