Business Development Director (M/F)

Tecnimede Group is a Portuguese multinational company, with more than 40 years of history in the life cycle of the drug product for human use - development, production, promotion and marketing - with the mission to improve and preserve the human life and the human health.

Exporting to more than 100 countries worldwide, it is present in 6 countries (Portugal, Spain, Italy, Marocco, Columbia and Brazil) with strong focus in expanding internationally and building strategic partnerships.

As the Director of Business Development, you will play a pivotal role in supporting Tecnimede's generics and innovative pharmaceuticals divisions globally, with an emphasis on expanding our presence in key markets.

• Characterising the different regions of the world from an Out-Licensing perspective, identifying and proposing priorities, objectives and strategy for each territory, taking into account GTM's portfolio and product pipeline;
• Collaborating in the definition and development of expansion strategies;
• Identifying strategic partners and ensuring the commercial and contractual management of all negotiations carried out;
• Searching for new business in each territory, including defining partner profiles, generating contacts, establishing and promoting relationships with key stakeholders;
• Ensuring the management of all external licensing projects, from the first contact to the finalisation of agreements;
• Identifying and liaising with major companies in the different territories, establishing objectives to be achieved for each partner, as well as the applicable strategy;
• Monitoring internal activities and facilitating communication between Out-Licensing clients and the various GTM departments to ensure successful launches and ongoing business;
• Ensure timely publicising of new GTM products;
• Identifying events of interest in the Out-Licensing area in each territory, proposing and managing GTM's participation (from individual participation to presence with a stand).

Your Experience and Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Life Sciences, or a related field is required;
• A minimum of 7 years of experience in the pharmaceutical industry, including experience in licensing/business development;
• Strong negotiation and communication skills, with the ability to present information clearly and concisely;
• Proven ability to build relationships and influence stakeholders at all levels; must establish trust and credibility within the organization;
• Project management and leadership skills, with the ability to lead cross-functional teams across different regions;
• Proficient in analyzing and evaluating commercial proposals, product features, and associated risks;
• Ability to support departmental goals, track progress, and report on execution;
• Proactive and collaborative, effectively engaging with key stakeholders both internally and externally;
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including presentation abilities;
• Willingness to travel up to 30% of the time as needed.

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