Director, Business Development - Global Supplements

Otsuka Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation programs

Comprehensive total rewards package

Support for career growth and development opportunities

Job summary

Otsuka Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd is seeking a dynamic Sr Manager/Director of Business Development to spearhead the strategic expansion of Pharmavite’s international supplements platform into the UK and Europe. This leadership role involves identifying, evaluating, and supporting the execution of growth opportunities through partnerships, acquisitions, and collaborations.

The ideal candidate will have 8–10 years in business development within the supplements sector, strong financial acumen, and expertise in driving strategic initiatives. This role offers competitive compensation and a comprehensive rewards package.

Qualifications

• 8–10 years of progressive business development, M&A, or strategic partnerships experience.
• Demonstrated success supporting transactions and partnerships.
• Strong understanding of the supplements and consumer health landscape.

Responsibilities

• Identify and evaluate acquisitions and partnerships for the UK/Europe.
• Develop strong external relationships with industry stakeholders.
• Support post-acquisition integration to maximize value creation.

Skills

Business development

Strategic partnerships

Corporate development

Financial acumen

Project management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Life Sciences, Nutrition, Healthcare or related discipline

Advanced degree (MBA, MS, PhD or equivalent)

Job description

Role Summary

Pharmavite is seeking a dynamic and entrepreneurial Sr Manager/Director, Business Development, Global Supplements to support strategic expansion of Pharmavite’s international supplements platform into the UK and Europe. This leadership role will identify, evaluate, structure, and support the execution of strategic growth opportunities including acquisitions, partnerships, joint ventures, licensing arrangements, and ecosystem collaborations.

Scope & Impact

• Support establishment of business development strategy and execution aligned with Pharmavite’s Global Supplements Platform.
• Drive strategic expansion through acquisitions, partnerships, licensing, joint ventures, and ecosystem collaborations in the UK/Europe.
• Collect market information for supplements with a focus on priority markets.
• Track and identify potential acquisition targets in collaboration with local teams and OTSUKA.
• Operate as an enterprise leader partnering across Commercial, R&D, Operations, Regulatory, Legal, Finance, and Executive Leadership.
• Lead and coordinate due diligence across all functions.
• Support post‑acquisition integration and strategic partnership governance.
• Provide coordination and collaboration support across global business development initiatives involving the UK/Europe team and ONCE.

Responsibilities

• Identify, evaluate, and prioritize acquisitions, strategic partnerships, licensing opportunities, joint ventures, and commercial alliances with focus on UK/Europe and other priority markets.
• Support execution of business development priorities informed by executive leadership and global platform objectives.
• Develop strong external relationships with industry stakeholders, partners, investment bankers, founders, and ecosystem participants.
• Partner closely with ONCE on end‑to‑end transaction processes from sourcing, evaluation, and valuation through due diligence and negotiation.
• Prepare strategic recommendations, investment analyses, and executive‑level presentations for governance committees and senior leadership.
• Coordinate cross‑functional diligence across commercial, regulatory, scientific, operational, legal, and finance teams.
• Support due diligence, integration planning, and execution activities for acquisitions and partnerships.
• Lead post‑acquisition integration and transition support activities to maximize value creation.
• Support UK/Europe business development leadership to ensure alignment and coordination across global supplements initiatives and Pharmavite resources in the US.

Candidate Profile and Qualifications

• 8–10 years of progressive business development, corporate development, M&A, licensing, strategic partnerships, finance, or commercial strategy experience preferably within supplements or an adjacent sector.
• Demonstrated success supporting transactions, partnerships, or expansion initiatives.
• Strong understanding of the supplements and consumer health landscape, including regulatory and commercial dynamics.
• Experience operating in cross‑functional and matrixed organizations.
• Experience collaborating with executive leadership teams and external strategic partners.
• Strategic thinker with entrepreneurial mindset and strong execution capabilities.
• Strong collaboration, project management, and stakeholder alignment skills.
• Effective communicator and influencer across executive and cross‑functional teams.
• Ability to manage multiple workstreams in a fast‑paced environment.
• Excellent communication, presentation, and stakeholder management skills in global settings.
• Strong financial acumen including valuation modeling and investment analysis.
• Ability to integrate commercial, scientific, operational, and financial considerations into strategic decision‑making.
• Strong understanding of supplements, consumer health, and healthcare professional engagement models.
• High organizational agility with ability to operate independently in a lean, fast‑moving environment.
• Bachelor’s degree required; advanced degree (MBA, MS, PhD, or equivalent) preferred in Business, Life Sciences, Nutrition, Healthcare, or related discipline.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation programs.
• Comprehensive total rewards package including health and wellness benefits.
• Recognition program for employee achievements.
• Support for career growth, learning, and development opportunities.
• Focus on curiosity, experimentation, and learning for personal and organizational development.

Equal Opportunity Employment

Pharmavite is an equal‑opportunity employer. We prohibit employment discrimination and harassment based on race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender, national origin, and any other basis protected by state and federal law. Pharmavite recruits, hires, employs, trains, promotes, and compensates individuals solely based on job‑related qualifications and abilities. Pharmavite also provides reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities or based on a sincerely held religious belief, in accordance with applicable laws. If you need to inquire about an accommodation to complete the application process, please email [e-mail].