Senior Pharma BD Leader - Global Partnerships & Growth

Placements24

Sandton

On-site

ZAR 1,200,000 - 2,000,000

Full time

9 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Executive bonus

Equity options

Global travel

Comprehensive benefits

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Pharmaceutical Business Development Manager in Sandton, Gauteng to identify and pursue new business opportunities, forge strategic partnerships, and drive revenue growth in the pharmaceutical sector. The role requires an MBA or related master's degree, 7–10 years in BD/strategy within pharma/biotech, and exceptional negotiation and presentation abilities.

You will work with R&D, Marketing, and Legal teams to implement initiatives and represent the company at

Qualifications

7–10 years in business development, strategy or corporate alliances within pharma/biotech.
Proven success in identifying, negotiating and closing complex deals.
Deep knowledge of pharmaceutical industry, market dynamics and regulatory landscape.

Responsibilities

Identify and pursue new business opportunities including licensing agreements, partnerships, and mergers & acquisitions.
Develop and execute comprehensive business development strategies to achieve revenue targets.
Build and maintain relationships with key stakeholders, potential partners, industry leaders, and decision-makers.
Conduct market research and competitive analysis to identify trends, unmet needs and growth areas.
Lead negotiation processes for strategic deals with favorable terms for the company.
Prepare and present business cases, financial projections, and strategic proposals to senior management.
Collaborate with internal teams (R&D, Marketing, Legal) to ensure successful implementation of initiatives.
Represent the company at industry conferences, trade shows and networking events.
Monitor the performance of strategic partnerships and alliances for optimization.