Business Development Manager (China, APAC) – Pharma/Drug Manufacturing Solutions

Engage Group Pte Ltd; Singapore; On-site; SGD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global life sciences organization in Singapore seeks a Business Development Manager to drive growth across the Greater China region. The role involves expanding client relationships, developing growth strategies, and representing the company at various events. Candidates should have experience in business development and excellent communication skills in Mandarin Chinese. This position offers a competitive compensation package along with professional development opportunities.

Benefits

Competitive compensation package

Professional development opportunities

Supportive, collaborative culture

Qualifications

• Proven experience in business development, sales, or account management.
• Demonstrate exposure in developing business within the Greater China region.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and work independently.

Responsibilities

• Manage and expand a portfolio of clients within China, Hong Kong, and Taiwan.
• Develop and execute a growth strategy to expand business.
• Represent the organisation at industry events and customer engagements.

Skills

Relationship-building

Commercial acumen

Excellent communication skills in Mandarin Chinese

Education

Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field

Job description

Business Development Manager (China, APAC) – Pharma/Drug Manufacturing Solutions

Business Development Manager (Greater China Region, APAC) – Pharmaceutical Manufacturing & Drug Discovery Solutions

The Opportunity

We are seeking a Business Development Manager to drive commercial growth across APAC and the Greater China region for a Global Pharmaceutical Manufacturing & Drug Discovery Solutions organisation involved in drug discovery, diagnostics, clinical trials to commercialisation.

This is a strategic role designed for a proactive, relationship-focused professional who can expand market presence, build trusted client partnerships, and support the delivery of high-quality outsourced solutions to biopharma customers.

You will play a key role in strengthening the foothold in one of the industry’s most dynamic and high-potential markets.

About the Role

Based in Singapore, you will be responsible for managing and expanding a portfolio of clients within China, Hong Kong, and Taiwan. You will act as a key commercial interface between regional customers and internal technical teams, ensuring solutions are aligned with client needs across clinical supply, development services, and related technical offerings.

The role requires periodic travel within the region to support client meetings, conferences, and business-development initiatives.

What You Will Do

Develop and execute a growth strategy to expand new and existing business across the Greater China market.

Build, manage, and deepen relationships with key biopharma, biotech, and healthcare stakeholders in the region.

Identify client requirements and provide guidance on the technical aspects of service offerings, including API manufacturing, clinical supply, clinical‑trial technology, R&D, diagnostics, formulation & commercial manufacturing, and launch services.

Lead the preparation of quotations, proposals, and commercial presentations in collaboration with internal scientific, operational, and project teams.

Represent the organisation at industry events, conferences, and customer engagements.

Maintain accurate and up‑to‑date records, forecasts, and activity reports within CRM and internal systems.

Stay informed on market trends, competitive activity, and regulatory changes relevant to the China clinical and pharmaceutical landscape.

Travel to China and neighbouring markets to support business activities.

What You Should Have

Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field (Science, Life Sciences, Business, or related disciplines preferred).

Proven experience in business development, sales, or account management, ideally within the pharmaceutical, clinical research, medical technology, or healthcare sectors.

Demonstrate exposure in developing business within the Greater China region.

Strong commercial acumen with experience preparing quotations, proposals, and client presentations.

Excellent communication skills in Mandarin Chinese (written and verbal) to engage effectively with the client base in China.

Ability to manage multiple priorities, work independently, and adapt to changing business needs.

Strong relationship‑building skills and the ability to engage stakeholders at multiple levels.

What’s on Offer

An opportunity to take ownership of a key growth market within a globally respected life sciences organisation.

Exposure to innovative service offerings and collaboration with highly experienced technical teams.

Competitive compensation package with performance incentives.

Professional development and career‑advancement opportunities within a fast‑expanding global business.

Supportive, collaborative culture with strong investment in people and long‑term growth.

Next Steps

If you are a self‑driven commercial professional who thrives in a high‑growth, science‑led environment, we welcome your application. Please submit your CV or reach out for a confidential discussion to learn more about this opportunity.

Note: Due to the high volume of applications, we may not be able to respond to everyone individually. If you do not hear from us, please assume your application was unsuccessful this time, but we encourage you to reapply in the future.

We look forward to considering your application!

Engage Group Life Science – Singapore & SEA
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Engage Group Pte. Ltd is a licensed business under the Ministry of Manpower: (EA: 18C9316)