Aspire Pharma
Business Development Manager - In-Licensing
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Competitive Salary & Company Benefits
Ideally located close to Petersfield or Leicester.
Monday to Friday, 9.00am - 5.00pm (potential for flexibility on start/end times based on 7.5hrs/day).
Are you looking to work for a rapidly growing UK Pharmaceutical company, who are passionate about improving patients’ lives across the world?
Aspire Pharma is an asset-light pharmaceutical manufacturer. It licenses and develops niche pharmaceutical products that offer innovative formulations, value for money for payors, and reliable supply arrangements in markets which are often underserved. The business has a highly diversified portfolio of more than 250 products across a number of categories, including branded specialty products and unbranded niche generics in therapeutic areas such as urology, ophthalmology, CNS and dermatology.
Do you want to be part of the journey? If so, here is your chance!
The Role
We are currently looking to recruit a Business Development Manager to support the identification, evaluation, presentation and execution of short term and long-term Business Development opportunities in line with the company's strategic objectives including in-licensing and acquisition of generic, branded, medical device products, own developments and existing MAs to deliver top-line growth and bottom-line revenue goals for the business.
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Technical Skills, Qualifications, & Experience Requirements
- Degree in business, life sciences, or similar
- 3 years in BD
Identification, Initiation and Execution of BD Objectives
- Identification of new business development opportunities in line with the company's strategic objectives (in-license, distribution, acquisition, co-development/own-development for generic & branded pharmaceuticals, medical devices opportunities).
- Stage gate review for IL and own-development projects.
- Support building a sustainable portfolio of products for mid- and long-term pipeline.
- Supporting out-licensing activities.
- Business analysis, modelling and forecasting.
- Drafting of contracts and Negotiation of terms and timely execution of contracts with external business partners.
- Business case justification to Head of IL.
- Resolve issues & bottlenecks to ensure timely contract execution and product launches.
- Maintenance of databases and trackers within BD team.
- Presenting monthly updates on IL deals and budgets.
Ownership of BD Projects
- Supporting business development activities between internal functions – legal, IP, commercial, regulatory, quality, operations, finance, sales and marketing.
- Supporting for all aspects of project management within BD Department.
Market Analysis, Intel & Systems
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- Continuously monitor the market and competitor activity to identify emerging trends and opportunities.
- Utilise market information and intelligence to develop business strategy.
- Review and analyse market data gained from data bases.
- Review and analyse product lists shared by external parties.
- To appropriately record activities on internal tracking and project management systems.
Development of Partnerships and Relationships
- Generate, manage and maintain licensor and other external vendor relationships.
- Identifying key partners/decision makers and building relationships accordingly.
- Maintain strong relationships with internal cross-functional teams.
M&A Activities
- Support the evaluation of products and companies for potential acquisition.
As well as a fantastic, inclusive company culture, where employees are truly valued, and a competitive salary, we also offer an ever-improving benefits scheme to support your physical and mental well-being which include:
- Company pension scheme.
- Life Assurance cover and Employee Assistance Program.
- 25 days’ holiday plus bank holidays.
- Learning and development opportunities.
- Excellent opportunities for progression.
- Fantastic company events and celebrations throughout the year.
- Cycle to Work Scheme
- Private healthcare schemes
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