Remote Pharma BD & Partnerships Manager

Placements24; Sandton; Hybrid; ZAR 1,100,000 - 1,900,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Bonus potential

Executive health benefits

Retirement savings plan

Remote work with travel

Career advancement

Job summary

Placements24 in Sandton seeks a strategic Pharmaceutical Business Development Manager to identify growth opportunities, forge partnerships, and drive revenue across Gauteng. You will lead market analyses, negotiate high-value deals, and coordinate with R&D, marketing, and sales to implement initiatives.

Ideal candidates hold an MBA with 5–7 years in pharma BD or sales, have strong financial modeling skills, and can influence stakeholders at all levels in a dynamic market.

Qualifications

• MBA or Master's degree in Business Administration, Marketing, or related field.
• Scientific background (Pharmacy/Science) desirable.
• 5–7 years in BD, partnerships, or sales within pharma/biotech.
• Proven track record of identifying, negotiating, and closing deals.
• Strong understanding of the pharmaceutical market, regulatory pathways, and commercial dynamics.
• Excellent strategic thinking, analytical, negotiation, and financial modeling skills.
• Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills for influence at all levels.

Responsibilities

• Identify and evaluate BD opportunities including partnerships and licensing.
• Develop and implement strategic plans to meet revenue targets.
• Cultivate relationships with pharma companies, research institutions, and distributors.
• Conduct market research and competitive analysis to spot trends and threats.
• Negotiate and close complex deals aligned with strategy and financial goals.
• Collaborate with R&D, marketing, and sales to implement initiatives.

Skills

Strategic thinking

Negotiation

Financial modeling

Interpersonal skills

Analytical skills

Education

MBA or Master's degree

Science background

Job description

Placements24 in Sandton seeks a strategic Pharmaceutical Business Development Manager to identify growth opportunities, forge partnerships, and drive revenue across Gauteng. You will lead market analyses, negotiate high-value deals, and coordinate with R&D, marketing, and sales to implement initiatives.

Ideal candidates hold an MBA with 5–7 years in pharma BD or sales, have strong financial modeling skills, and can influence stakeholders at all levels in a dynamic market.