Senior Regional Business Development Manager

Menarini Asia-Pacific; Singapore; On-site; SGD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Menarini Asia-Pacific seeks a Senior Regional Business Development Manager to originate and execute deals across countries, therapeutic areas, and transaction types. You will scout for opportunities, lead cross-functional evaluations, and drive due diligence and negotiations to closure.

The role requires strong BD experience in biopharma, strategic thinking, and regional stakeholder management, with fluency in English and an Asian language a plus.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Biomedical Sciences, Life Sciences or related field.
• 4+ years in biopharma BD, corporate strategy, or related areas.
• Ability to evaluate clinical, regulatory and commercial risks and opportunities.
• Proven matrix leadership across regional and global teams.
• English business fluency; additional Asian language is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Source and qualify regional BD opportunities across Asia-Pacific.
• Lead cross‑functional evaluation of new opportunities with stakeholders.
• Develop data‑driven business cases for strategic decisions.
• Conduct due diligence and mitigate potential deal risks.
• Structure proposals and lead end‑to‑end negotiations and execution.

Skills

English fluency

Matrix stakeholder management

Deal sourcing

Cross-functional collaboration

Business ethics & drive

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Biomedical Sciences / Life Sciences

MBA or Advanced degree (plus)

Job description

The Senior Regional Business Development Manager will be responsible for originating and executing deals across (a) Countries (b) Therapeutic Areas and (c) Transaction types (in-licensing, acquisitions, out-licensing).

The chosen candidate will (a) scout for new deals across companies in Asia and beyond, (b) lead cross-functional evaluation of new business development opportunities, (c) manage internal processes including due-diligence with stakeholders at local/ regional/ global levels and functions, (d) construct approaches for negotiations and contracts in a structured manner.

What You’ll Work On:

• Opportunity Pipeline & Sourcing: Proactively generate and qualify regional BD opportunities by leveraging industry networks, participating in partnering conferences, and monitoring market trends and competitive intelligence.
• Opportunity Evaluation & Feasibility: Assess potential deals across commercial viability, regulatory pathways, market access, scientific/technical feasibility, and overall strategic alignment in close collaboration with cross-functional teams.
• Business Case Development: Build clear, structured, and data-driven business cases to support strategic decision-making and executive alignment.
• Due Diligence Leadership: Lead cross-functional due diligence processes to validate core assumptions, identify potential risks, and design effective mitigation strategies.
• Deal Structuring & Pitching: Craft customized, high-impact proposals and non-binding offers designed to maximize win rates in competitive bidding scenarios.
• Transaction Execution: Lead or support end-to-end contract negotiations and execution, ensuring timely closure and alignment with business objectives.

What You Bring:

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Biomedical Sciences, Life Sciences, or a related discipline preferred (Advanced degree or MBA is a plus).
• Industry Experience: Minimum 4 years of experience within the biopharmaceutical industry across Business Development, Corporate Strategy, Portfolio Management, Strategic Marketing, or Commercial Intelligence/Analytics.
• Functional & Strategic Acumen: Demonstrated ability to evaluate clinical, regulatory, and commercial risks and opportunities to support sound deal-making and strategic investments.
• Matrix & Stakeholder Management: Proven track record of navigating complex matrix environments and building high-trust, collaborative relationships across local, regional, and global cross-functional teams.
• Languages: Business fluency in English is required. Proficiency in an additional Asian language is a strong advantage given the regional scope.
• Work Ethic & Drive: High-energy, self-motivated professional with strong business ethics, resilience, and a proven ability to thrive and deliver results in a fast-paced environment.

We are a global, family-owned healthcare company where our people are our priority. Present across 13 markets in Asia-Pacific, here’s why you should join us:

• Local Market Expertise, Global Footprint: As a global family-owned company, we value local knowledge and expertise to invigorate the lives of patients, people and partners
• Inclusive Flexible Workplace: We are committed to foster a culture of respect and inclusive teamwork to ensure equal opportunities in a flexible workplace
• Versatile Learning and Vibrant Opportunities: Our diverse portfolio of products in varied therapeutic areas across prescription and consumer health presents opportunities for you to take ownership of your career
• Empowered to be Entrepreneurial: We operate in a dynamic, low-bureaucracy environment where swift decision-making allows us to make a real impact
• Sustainability and Care: Be part of a company that cares. Together, commit to sustainable workplaces

Join us and invigorate lives! For more information about Menarini Asia-Pacific, please visit www.menariniapac.com