Strategic Pharma BD Leader — Sandton, Equity Options

Placements24; Sandton; On-site; ZAR 1,200,000 - 2,000,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Executive bonus

Medical insurance

Retirement plan

Generous leave

Stock options

Sandton office access

Global conference attendance

Job summary

Placements24 in Sandton, Gauteng, seeks a Senior Pharmaceutical Business Development Manager to identify and cultivate strategic partnerships, licensing opportunities, and potential M&A deals. This on-site role collaborates with senior leadership, R&D, and legal teams to assess and close opportunities.

The ideal candidate has MBA or related degree, 7+ years in BD/strategy within pharma/biotech, and strong negotiation and networking skills. Travel may be required.

Qualifications

• MBA, Finance or Pharmacy or related field required.
• 7+ years in pharma/biotech BD, strategy or corporate venturing.
• Proven track record in partnerships and M&A deals.
• Strong understanding of pharma value chain and IP.

Responsibilities

• Identify, evaluate, and pursue strategic BD opportunities (licensing, partnerships, M&A).
• Conduct market/competitive analyses to inform decisions.
• Develop financial models and valuations for deals.
• Lead negotiations to secure favorable terms.
• Build relationships with senior industry stakeholders.
• Collaborate with R&D, Legal, Finance, and Commercial teams.
• Prepare business cases and present recommendations to senior management.
• Manage deal pipeline and progression through evaluation stages.
• Stay updated on industry trends and regulatory changes.
• Represent the company at conferences and networking events.

Skills

Negotiation skills

Communication skills

Presentation skills

Strategic thinking

Analytical abilities

Networking

Education

MBA

Finance

Pharmacy

Job description

Placements24 in Sandton, Gauteng, seeks a Senior Pharmaceutical Business Development Manager to identify and cultivate strategic partnerships, licensing opportunities, and potential M&A deals. This on-site role collaborates with senior leadership, R&D, and legal teams to assess and close opportunities.

The ideal candidate has MBA or related degree, 7+ years in BD/strategy within pharma/biotech, and strong negotiation and networking skills. Travel may be required.