Head of Business Development (Pharmaceutical, In-license)

Key Responsibilities- Develop and execute the company’s business development strategy to expand therapeutic areas and product types (innovative, biosimilars, complex generics, etc.).- Identify and assess emerging market trends, competitor activities, and partnership opportunities to guide portfolio strategy.- Proactively source, evaluate, and prioritize in-licensing, co-development, and partnership opportunities from biotech and pharmaceutical companies across the key regions.- Lead deal negotiations covering term sheets, license agreements, supply / distribution agreements, and alliance frameworks.- Oversee cross-functional due diligence (medical, regulatory, finance, legal, commercial) to ensure robust evaluation of assets.- Prepare and present business cases, risk assessments, and financial analyses to the Board.- Responsible for managing P&L, particularly in North Asia or Latin America after geographic expansion to those regions.- Build and manage relationships with regulators, KOLs, partners, and distributors.- Build, mentor, and lead a business development team.- Collaborate with internal stakeholders (Regulatory, Medical Affairs, Marketing, Finance, HR) to enable onboarding and integration of new products.- Track and report BD KPIs, licensing milestones, and portfolio contribution to overall EBITDA.Qualifications- Bachelor’s degree in Life Sciences, Pharmacy, Medicine, or related field; MBA or advanced degree preferred.- 10+ years of experience in business development or licensing within pharmaceutical industry; prior exposure to biosimilars and / or complex generics highly valued.- Proven track record in executing licensing deals and managing alliances with multinational pharmaceutical and biotech partners.- Financial literacy, including valuation methodologies and P&L management.- Excellent negotiation, communication, and cross-cultural stakeholder management skills.- Regional experience in North Asia (Japan / Korea / Taiwan) or Latin America is a plus.- Entrepreneurial mindset with ability to thrive in a high-growth, dynamic environment.Please send an updated CV to