Senior Business Development Manager

• Oversee impactful licensing collaborations throughout the Asia Pacific region
• Enhance regional portfolio expansion with exposure at the executive level

About Our Client

Our client is a prominent healthcare organization operating in the Asia Pacific area, focusing on the commercialization of prescription medications and specialized healthcare products. With a robust regional network and solid partnerships within the pharmaceutical sector, the organization has earned a reputation for delivering high-quality and affordable healthcare solutions to clients globally.

Job Description

Reporting to a senior regional executive, you will be tasked with identifying, assessing, and executing strategic licensing and partnership initiatives throughout Asia Pacific.

Your key responsibilities will include:

• Building and managing a pipeline of licensing, distribution, and portfolio acquisition opportunities across APAC.
• Developing and reinforcing relationships with pharmaceutical companies, licensors, and strategic partners worldwide.
• Performing commercial evaluations, encompassing market opportunity assessments, financial modeling, and business case development.
• Leading cross-functional due diligence efforts that involve commercial, regulatory, medical, supply chain, finance, and legal stakeholders.
• Negotiating commercial agreements, licensing terms, and partnership frameworks to ensure sustainable business growth.
• Steering transaction execution from opportunity identification to contract finalization and operational transition.
• Presenting recommendations and investment proposals to regional leadership while supporting long-term portfolio strategy planning.

The Successful Applicant

• Minimum of 5+ years of experience in the pharmaceutical sector, focusing on business development, licensing, portfolio management, commercial strategy, or similar areas.
• Proven experience managing pharmaceutical partnerships or licensing initiatives across various stages of the deal lifecycle.
• Strong commercial insight with a background in evaluating market opportunities, financial models, valuation analysis, and business cases.
• Familiarity with pharmaceutical commercialization processes, licensing frameworks, regulatory considerations, and product launch prerequisites.
• Experience working across diverse Asia Pacific markets and engaging with regional or global pharmaceutical partners.
• Capability to influence and collaborate effectively across cross-functional and multicultural teams.
• Bachelor's degree in Life Sciences, Pharmacy, Business, Economics, or a related field. Advanced degrees such as an MBA are advantageous.

What's on Offer

• The chance to influence regional portfolio strategy and drive business growth across Asia Pacific.
• A high-visibility position with direct engagement with senior executive leadership.
• Exposure to complex cross-border licensing agreements and strategic commercial collaborations.
• Comprehensive learning and development prospects within a growing healthcare organization.
• A collaborative and international work environment with regional market exposure.
• A strong foundation for long-term career advancement in business development, portfolio management, and regional leadership roles.

Contact

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

Quote job ref

JN-092026-7102500

Phone number

+65 6541 9961

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