Pharmaceutical Business Development Manager

Placements24; Queenstown; Hybrid; NZD 140,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Stock options

Health insurance

Home office allowance

Career growth opportunities

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a strategic Pharmaceutical Business Development Manager to identify and secure new partnerships for an innovative product pipeline. This fully remote role requires deep knowledge of pharmaceutical landscapes, market trends, and strategic alliances.

You will scout collaborators, negotiate complex deals, and drive growth through partnerships, M&A, and licensing. Responsibilities include evaluating opportunities, conducting market analyses, building networks, leading

Qualifications

• MBA or Master’s degree in a relevant scientific field (e.g., Pharmacy, Biochemistry).
• Minimum 5 years in business development, strategic alliances, or corporate development in pharma/biotech.
• Proven track record of identifying, negotiating, and closing complex deals.
• Strong understanding of drug development, market dynamics and IP.
• Excellent financial modeling, analytical and strategic thinking skills.

Responsibilities

• Identify and evaluate BD opportunities including licensing, co-development, and strategic partnerships.
• Conduct market research and competitive analysis to spot growth areas and targets.
• Build and maintain a strong network in pharma/biotech.
• Lead negotiations for complex agreements aligning with financial targets.
• Develop business cases and presentations to support strategic initiatives.
• Collaborate with R&D, commercial and legal teams through the deal process.

Skills

Negotiation

Financial modeling

Market analysis

Strategic thinking

Communication

Education

MBA

Science master’s degree

Tools

MS Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a strategic and ambitious Pharmaceutical Business Development Manager to identify and secure new partnership opportunities for their innovative product pipeline. This fully remote role requires a proactive individual with a deep understanding of the pharmaceutical and biotechnology landscape, market trends, and strategic alliances. You will be responsible for scouting potential collaborators, negotiating complex deals, and driving growth through strategic partnerships, mergers, and acquisitions. This is an exciting chance to shape the future direction of the company and contribute to significant market expansion.

Key Responsibilities

• Identify and evaluate potential business development opportunities, including licensing, co-development, and strategic partnerships.
• Conduct market research and competitive analysis to identify strategic growth areas and potential targets.
• Build and maintain a strong network of contacts within the pharmaceutical and biotech industries.
• Lead negotiations for complex agreements, ensuring alignment with company objectives and financial targets.
• Develop compelling business cases and presentations to support strategic initiatives.
• Collaborate with internal R&D, commercial, and legal teams throughout the deal process.

Requirements

• MBA, Master's degree in a relevant scientific field (e.g., Pharmacy, Biochemistry), or equivalent experience.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in business development, strategic alliances, or corporate development within the pharmaceutical or biotech sector.
• Proven track record of successfully identifying, negotiating, and closing complex deals.
• Strong understanding of drug development processes, market dynamics, and intellectual property.
• Excellent financial modeling, analytical, and strategic thinking skills.
• Exceptional communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills, comfortable working remotely.

Benefits

• Highly competitive salary and performance-based bonus structure.
• Stock options or equity participation.
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Generous allowance for home office setup and remote work expenses.
• Significant opportunities for career advancement and leadership roles.