Senior Business Development Manager

michael page international pte ltd; Singapore; On-site; SGD 120,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Senior leadership exposure

Regional portfolio responsibility

Cross-border licensing exposure

Job summary

michael page international pte ltd is seeking a senior business development leader focused on licensing and partnerships across the Asia Pacific region. The role requires identifying, evaluating and executing strategic opportunities to grow the portfolio with executive-level exposure.

You will develop a strong pipeline, negotiate terms, and drive cross-functional due diligence to support sustainable business expansion.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in pharmaceutical business development, licensing or portfolio management.
• Experience managing pharmaceutical partnerships across multiple stages of deal lifecycle.
• Strong commercial acumen with market opportunities, financial models and business case evaluation.

Responsibilities

• Develop and manage a pipeline of licensing, distribution and portfolio opportunities in APAC.
• Build and strengthen relationships with pharma companies, licensors and strategic partners.
• Lead due diligence across commercial, regulatory, medical, supply chain, finance and legal.

Skills

Business development

Licensing

Contract negotiation

Regional exposure

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Life Sciences/Pharma/Business

MBA or related postgraduate qualification (advantageous)

Job description

• Lead high-impact licensing partnerships across Asia Pacific
• Drive regional portfolio growth with executive-level exposure

About Our Client

Our client is a respected healthcare organisation operating across the Asia Pacific region, specialising in the commercialisation of pre ion medicines and specialty healthcare products. With an established regional network and strong partnerships across the pharmaceutical ecosystem, the business has built a reputation for bringing high-quality and affordable healthcare solutions to their clients world-wide.

Job De ion

Reporting to a senior regional leader, you will be responsible for identifying, evaluating and executing strategic licensing and partnership opportunities throughout Asia Pacific.

Key responsibilities include:

• Develop and manage a pipeline of licensing, distribution and portfolio acquisition opportunities across APAC.
• Establish and strengthen relationships with pharmaceutical companies, licensors and strategic partners globally.
• Conduct commercial evaluations including market opportunity assessments, financial modelling and business case development.
• Lead cross-functional due diligence activities involving commercial, regulatory, medical, supply chain, finance and legal stakeholders.
• Negotiate commercial agreements, licensing terms and partnership structures to deliver sustainable business growth.
• Drive transaction execution from opportunity identification through contract finalisation and operational handover.
• Present recommendations and investment proposals to regional leadership and support long-term portfolio strategy planning.

The Successful Applicant

• At least 5+ years of experience within the pharmaceutical industry, specialising in business development, licensing, portfolio management, commercial strategy or related functions.
• Demonstrated experience managing pharmaceutical partnership or licensing opportunities across multiple stages of the deal lifecycle.
• Strong commercial acumen with experience evaluating market opportunities, financial models, valuation analyses and business cases.
• Knowledge of pharmaceutical commercialisation processes, licensing structures, regulatory considerations and product launch requirements.
• Experience working across multiple Asia Pacific markets and engaging with regional or global pharmaceutical partners.
• Ability to influence and collaborate effectively across cross-functional and multicultural teams.
• Bachelor's degree in Life Sciences, Pharmacy, Business, Economics or a related discipline. Postgraduate qualifications such as an MBA are advantageous.

What's on Offer

• Opportunity to shape regional portfolio strategy and influence business growth across Asia Pacific.
• High visibility role with direct interaction with senior executive leadership.
• Exposure to complex cross-border licensing transactions and strategic commercial partnerships.
• Comprehensive learning and development opportunities within a growing healthcare organisation.
• Collaborative and international working environment with regional market exposure.
• Strong platform for long-term career progression within business development, portfolio management and regional leadership functions.