Senior Business Development Manager

• Lead high-impact licensing partnerships across Asia Pacific
• Drive regional portfolio growth with executive-level exposure
  
  

About Our Client


Our client is a respected healthcare organisation operating across the Asia Pacific region, specialising in the commercialisation of prescription medicines and specialty healthcare products. With an established regional network and strong partnerships across the pharmaceutical ecosystem, the business has built a reputation for bringing high-quality and affordable healthcare solutions to their clients world-wide.

Job Description

Reporting to a senior regional leader, you will be responsible for identifying, evaluating and executing strategic licensing and partnership opportunities throughout Asia Pacific.

Key Responsibilities Include

• Develop and manage a pipeline of licensing, distribution and portfolio acquisition opportunities across APAC.
• Establish and strengthen relationships with pharmaceutical companies, licensors and strategic partners globally.
• Conduct commercial evaluations including market opportunity assessments, financial modelling and business case development.
• Lead cross-functional due diligence activities involving commercial, regulatory, medical, supply chain, finance and legal stakeholders.
• Negotiate commercial agreements, licensing terms and partnership structures to deliver sustainable business growth.
• Drive transaction execution from opportunity identification through contract finalisation and operational handover.
• Present recommendations and investment proposals to regional leadership and support long-term portfolio strategy planning.
  
  

The Successful Applicant

• At least 5+ years of experience within the pharmaceutical industry, specialising in business development, licensing, portfolio management, commercial strategy or related functions.
• Demonstrated experience managing pharmaceutical partnership or licensing opportunities across multiple stages of the deal lifecycle.
• Strong commercial acumen with experience evaluating market opportunities, financial models, valuation analyses and business cases.
• Knowledge of pharmaceutical commercialisation processes, licensing structures, regulatory considerations and product launch requirements.
• Experience working across multiple Asia Pacific markets and engaging with regional or global pharmaceutical partners.
• Ability to influence and collaborate effectively across cross-functional and multicultural teams.
• Bachelor's degree in Life Sciences, Pharmacy, Business, Economics or a related discipline. Postgraduate qualifications such as an MBA are advantageous.
  
  

What's on Offer

• Opportunity to shape regional portfolio strategy and influence business growth across Asia Pacific.
• High visibility role with direct interaction with senior executive leadership.
• Exposure to complex cross-border licensing transactions and strategic commercial partnerships.
• Comprehensive learning and development opportunities within a growing healthcare organisation.
• Collaborative and international working environment with regional market exposure.
• Strong platform for long-term career progression within business development, portfolio management and regional leadership functions.
  
  

Contact: Eugenia NG (Lic No: R1108105 / EA no:18S9099)


Quote job ref: JN-092026-7102500