• Work for a rapidly growing Asian Pharmaceutical company
• Attractive remuneration
• Unique global role delivering business growth via both inward and outward deals from Singapore

A rapidly growing Pharmaceutical company are seeking a Global Head of Business Development and Strategy to deliver business growth via both inward and outward deals.

Key Responsibilities 

• Identify and execute in-licensing and product acquisition transactions in line with therapeutic area focus for China and Asia markets
• Conceptualize and run strategic out-licensing projects for biotechnology assets across innovation spectrum i.e. early and late stage novel biologics and under development biosimilars
• Coordinate business case for investment proposals with other functions (Commercial, Finance, Regulatory, Legal, etc.) and present to senior management
• Participate in creating and driving strategy for business units incl. therapeutic area prioritization, portfolio development and product identification
• Develop and execute global strategic and tactical plans for products and company value creation
• Lead, manage and mentor 10 direct reports across Singapore, Shanghai, Beijing and US offices
• Develop and track metrics that serve to measure the progress and impact of the BD projects against pre-determined objectives
• Prepare and manage a budget designed to serve the achievement of the Global BD & Strategy functions’ objectives

Key Requirements 

• Excellent Pharmaceutical experience, ideally +15years 
• Preference for an individual from a Pharmaceutical MNC in a business development role, or from the investment banking space in a pharmaceutical deal making function
• Global network with knowledge of pharmaceutical markets and Asia
• Strong strategic, commercial and financial acumen with decision-making ability
• Analytical/critical thinking, problem solving mindset with inquisitive nature
• Excellent interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills 
• Strong leadership and employee development approach
• Team first, collaborative approach to work, with a flexible attitude with respect to work assignments and new learning
• Ability to manage multiple and varied tasks with enthusiasm and prioritize workload with attention to detail
• Willingness to work in a matrix environment and proven success with stakeholder management
• University degree in Science/ Business, ideally with an MBA

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