Our client in the leading generic pharmaceutical industry requires a Business Development Manager, Midrand

The duties will be the following:

•The development of a portfolio strategy which will ensure the business is competitive in the generics market.

• To develop a 10-year pipeline- identifying which launches can be secured through the internal pipeline and which will need to be secured through Business Development activities.

• To negotiate and secure in licence deals to fill gaps identified in the portfolio strategy

• To secure as many early to market opportunities using patent information, as well as a working knowledge of the required timelines to secure registration of medicines in South Africa

• To track and analyze the market to identify suitable potential product, dossier and company acquisitions and in-licences, as determined by the portfolio strategy of the business

• To manage all the legal and financial aspects related to Product Portfolio Development opportunities

• Forecast portfolio opportunities

• Liaise closely with Commercial Managers and other key business partners to ensure portfolio strategy is aligned to the needs of the business

• In conjunction with the Portfolio Development Manager identify and develop growth platforms for the Company.

• To manage specific Product Portfolio Development Projects as required by the business, including all legal and financial aspects.

• Track MCC registrations of the entire market


Candidate Requirements:

• Matric with HG mathematics

• Tertiary qualification advantageous, preferably in commercial, financial or scientific field

• Computer skills necessary

• Minimum of 5 years pharmaceutical experience.

• Knowledge of pharmaceutical environment, preferably generics

• Good computer, communication and presentation skills

• Working knowledge of generic compounds and classes

• Understanding of IMS and other data sources

• Negotiation skills

• Strategic analysis and development

• Analytical and process management skills

• Excellent communication skills- both verbal and written

• Computer literacy, particularly excel

• Ability to work cross functionally

• Ability to meet and deliver on project deadlines

• Pharmaceutical understanding and experience

• People skills

• Presentation skills


REF: bdmpharma