VP of Licensing & Business Development

Partex.AI; Singapore; On-site; SGD 200,000 - 330,000; Full time

Job summary

Partex.AI is seeking a VP of Licensing & Business Development to lead APAC BD, focusing on pharmaceutical and biotechnology partnerships across Japan, China, Korea, Singapore and the broader APAC region.

The role requires an established Pharma/Biotech network in APAC, proven out-licensing expertise, and a strong deal sheet. Travel across APAC and occasional international meetings are expected.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of Pharma/Biotech Business Development, Licensing, Corporate Development, or related functions.
• Proven Out-Licensing experience in Pharma/Biotech.
• Pharma/Biotech asset search and evaluation experience.
• Hands-on Business Development experience.
• Strong Oncology and/or Immunology experience preferred.
• Established Pharma/Biotech network across APAC preferred.
• Strong understanding of drug development, licensing, asset valuation, and negotiations.
• Excellent communication, relationship-building, and negotiation skills.
• Experience with AI, computational drug discovery, or data-driven R&D is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead Licensing activities across APAC region.
• Identify, search, and evaluate Pharma/Biotech assets and potential partners.
• Build and manage relationships with Pharma/Biotech BD, Licensing, R&D, and Corporate Development teams.
• Identify and develop strategic partnerships and licensing opportunities.
• Evaluate asset scientific, clinical, commercial, and strategic potential.
• Drive opportunities through partner identification, due diligence, valuation, negotiation, term sheets, and deal execution.
• Build and maintain a strong APAC Pharma/Biotech network.
• Represent Partex.AI at relevant industry and partnering events.

Skills

Business Development

Licensing

Negotiation

Relationship building

Strategic thinking

Job description

We are looking for a VP of Licensing & Business Development to lead and expand Partex.AI's business development activities across APAC, with a particular focus on pharmaceutical and biotechnology companies Japan, China, Korea, Singapore and the broader APAC region.

We are looking for someone who brings the skills and commercial understanding of a true drug

hunter — someone who understands what pharmaceutical and biotechnology companies look

for when evaluating assets for licensing, strategic partnerships and portfolio expansion.

The primary focus of this role will be to identify strategic partners for Partex unique , develop senior-level relationships and drive opportunities from initial engagement through valuation, negotiation and potentially term-sheet execution.

The ideal candidate will bring a strong, demonstrable deal sheet, an established network across

Pharma/Biotech in APAC region and the ability to independently identify, qualify and convert high-value licensing opportunities.

Role & Business Context

Partex.AI's Asset Exchange business focuses on increasing the value and attractiveness of

pharmaceutical assets through AI-driven dossier enrichment. e.g,

• Identification of new indications, Pharma/Biotech asset search and evaluation

Many of our Asset Exchange opportunities are structured around risk-sharing commercial

models, where revenues are linked to the successful licensing or development of an asset.

In addition to Asset Exchange and Asset Management, Partex.AI operates a significant Asset

Services business focused on AI solutions for R&D, patient data, validation and related

services. While this will not be the primary focus of the position, the ability to identify crossselling and strategic partnership opportunities across the broader Partex.AI portfolio will be

highly valued.

Location & Working Model

Candidates based in Singapore will be expected to work from the Partex.AI office and collaborate closely with the global Commercial and Leadership teams.

Japan / China / Korea Candidates

Candidates based in Japan or China may work remotely from their home location, with regular

virtual collaboration with the global team and travel to Singapore and/or other Partex.AI

locations as required.

Regional Travel

The role will require regular travel across Singapore, Japan, China and other APAC markets, as

well as occasional international travel for licensing meetings, conferences, partner

engagements and internal business activities.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead Licensing activities across APAC region.
• Identify, search, and evaluate Pharma/Biotech assets and potential partners.
• Build and manage relationships with Pharma/Biotech BD, Licensing, R&D, and Corporate Development teams.
• Identify and develop strategic partnerships and licensing opportunities.
• Evaluate asset scientific, clinical, commercial, and strategic potential.
• Drive opportunities through partner identification, due diligence, valuation, negotiation, term sheets, and deal execution.
• Build and maintain a strong APAC Pharma/Biotech network.
• Represent Partex.AI at relevant industry and partnering events.

Preferred Qualification

• 5+ years of Pharma/Biotech experience in Business Development, Licensing, Corporate Development, or related functions.
• Mandatory: Proven Out-Licensing experience in Pharma/Biotech.
• Mandatory: Pharma/Biotech asset search and evaluation experience.
• Required: Hands-on Business Development experience.
• Strong Oncology and/or Immunology experience preferred.
• Established Pharma/Biotech network across APAC preferred.
• Strong understanding of drug development, licensing, asset valuation, and negotiations.
• Excellent communication, relationship-building, and negotiation skills.
• Experience with AI, computational drug discovery, or data-driven R&D is a plus.

Why Join Partex.AI?

• Opportunity to play a key role in building Partex.AI's APAC commercial and licensing
• Direct exposure to high-value pharmaceutical and biotechnology partnerships.
• Opportunity to work with AI-driven drug discovery and real-world data technologies.
• High degree of ownership, autonomy and decision-making responsibility.
• Opportunity to influence the company's global asset strategy and commercial growth.
• International collaboration with teams across Asia, Europe and the United States.
• Performance-oriented remuneration and strong career growth opportunities.
• Opportunity to contribute to building the next generation of an AI-enabled pharmaceutical

company.

We are looking for people who “dare to care” — individuals who combine scientific curiosity,

commercial excellence and the ambition to create meaningful impact in healthcare.