Remote Pharma Growth & Partnerships Leader

Placements24; Soweto; Hybrid; ZAR 150,000 - 230,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote work flexibility

Professional development

Job summary

Placements24 is recruiting a Remote Business Development Manager for a dynamic pharmaceutical company with global reach. The role focuses on identifying, evaluating, and pursuing opportunities across partnerships, licensing and M&A, with remote flexibility from Soweto or anywhere in South Africa.

The ideal candidate will hold an MBA or Master’s in a related field and have 7+ years in pharma business development, with proven success in complex deals and stakeholder management.

Qualifications

• MBA or Master’s degree in a relevant field (Pharmacy/Life Sciences/Business).
• Proven track record in strategic partnerships, licensing and M&A within pharma/biotech.
• Strong negotiation, analytical, and financial modeling capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Identify and evaluate new business opportunities, including partnerships, licensing and M&A targets.
• Conduct market research and competitive analysis to spot trends in pharma.
• Develop and execute strategic BD plans aligned with company objectives.
• Lead negotiations for partnerships and licensing deals with senior stakeholders.
• Build relationships with investors, partners and thought leaders; represent the company at events.
• Collaborate with R&D, Legal, Finance and Marketing to assess opportunities.
• Manage due diligence for acquisitions or collaborations.

Skills

Strategic thinking

Negotiation

Market analysis

Remote work

Education

MBA or Master’s degree in Pharmacy/Life Sciences/Business

Job description

Placements24 is recruiting a Remote Business Development Manager for a dynamic pharmaceutical company with global reach. The role focuses on identifying, evaluating, and pursuing opportunities across partnerships, licensing and M&A, with remote flexibility from Soweto or anywhere in South Africa.

The ideal candidate will hold an MBA or Master’s in a related field and have 7+ years in pharma business development, with proven success in complex deals and stakeholder management.