APAC Growth & Partnerships Director

Thornton Tomasetti; Singapore; On-site; SGD 180,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

Abbott is seeking a Director, Business Development APAC to proactively research, identify and evaluate potential targets consistent with Abbott’s strategies and drive sustainable growth in the APAC region.

You will lead due diligence, develop deal structures, negotiate and close transactions, while coordinating cross-functional teams and engaging senior leadership. This APAC role is Singapore-based with direct interaction with executives and external partners.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree required; MBA preferred in Finance, Accounting or Pharmaceutical Sciences.
• 5+ years of M&A experience including acquisitions and deal closing.
• 10+ years of experience in the pharmaceutical industry.
• Strong understanding of product development, regulatory and commercialization processes.
• Demonstrated leadership, timely result delivery and commitment.
• Strong communication and cross-functional collaboration skills.
• Strong networking to engage industry decision-makers.

Responsibilities

• Research and evaluate potential target companies, products and technologies.
• Lead due diligence, manage external interactions and timelines.
• Develop deal structures, risk mitigation and negotiation strategies.
• Lead negotiations and close a range of transactions.
• Prepare presentations for senior management and executives.
• Coordinate cross-functional teams across marketing, R&D, regulatory and operations.
• Manage alliance and partnerships across APAC.
• Communicate business strategies and capabilities internally and externally.

Skills

M&A experience

Negotiation

Stakeholder management

Financial analysis

Leadership

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

MBA

Job description

Abbott is seeking a Director, Business Development APAC to proactively research, identify and evaluate potential targets consistent with Abbott’s strategies and drive sustainable growth in the APAC region.

You will lead due diligence, develop deal structures, negotiate and close transactions, while coordinating cross-functional teams and engaging senior leadership. This APAC role is Singapore-based with direct interaction with executives and external partners.