Junior Business Development Manager

About the role

The Junior Business Development Manager will support sales and business development activities in the assigned territory, reporting to the Senior Business Development Manager and EU Market Leader. This role focuses on identifying new opportunities, building strategic partnerships, and contributing to portfolio growth within the pharmaceutical sector.

Key responsibilities

• Build and maintain relationships with industry leaders, generic partners, OTC companies, and agents to negotiate licensing and supply agreements.
• Identify and develop new business opportunities by monitoring market trends and collaborating with partners.
• Align commercial strategies with the product pipeline and prepare business cases for new product opportunities.
• Conduct market and portfolio analyses to support feasibility assessments with internal teams.
• Maintain close contact with customers, gather feedback, and resolve issues to strengthen relationships.
• Prepare and communicate business plans to management and stakeholders.
• Influence internal and external stakeholders to support strategic objectives.
• Collaborate with Regulatory, R&D, IP, Procurement, Supply Chain, and Commercial teams for product development and commercialization.

Required profile

• Degree in Pharmacy, Chemistry, Medicine or a related pharmaceutical discipline.
• Additional qualification in Management, Sales or Business is desirable.
• Minimum 1 year of experience in pharmaceutical business development in an international, multidisciplinary environment.
• Proven track record of negotiating and closing commercial deals.
• Experience in portfolio management and R&D pipeline selection.
• Good understanding of regulatory affairs, intellectual property, procurement and supply chain within the pharma industry.
• Advanced English language skills; additional languages are a plus.

Required skills

• Microsoft Office
• Excel