Business Development Manager – International Partner Markets - Hertfordshire

Business Development Manager – International Partner Markets - Hertfordshire

• EMEA Business Development | Pharmaceuticals | Permanent
• Location: Hatfield, Hertfordshire – Hybrid (1–2 days per week in the office)

CHASE is delighted to be partnering with a leading global pharmaceutical organisation, to recruit a Business Development Manager within its Global Business Development – Neurology function.

This is an exciting opportunity for a commercially astute pharmaceutical professional to play a key role in managing and developing international business partnerships across the Middle East, Central and Eastern Europe and other partner markets.

Working closely with the Associate Business Development Director, you will take ownership of progressing commercial agreements with regional and national partners, including contract renewals, amendments and new agreements.

The role offers an excellent combination of commercial analysis, contract negotiation, international stakeholder engagement and exposure to pharmaceutical in-licensing and out-licensing activities.

The Role

• Managing a portfolio of international partner agreements, ensuring contractual obligations, renewal dates and commercial priorities are proactively addressed.
• Coordinating and progressing the negotiation, renewal and execution of pharmaceutical promotion and distribution agreements.
• Reviewing commercial terms, identifying risks and opportunities, and developing recommendations to support business decisions.
• Working cross-functionally with Commercial, Legal, Finance and regional teams to evaluate proposals and progress agreements.
• Supporting commercial assessments using financial models, market insights and partner business plans.
• Building relationships with international partners and participating in commercial negotiations.
• Contributing to in-licensing and out-licensing projects, including market research, opportunity assessment and due diligence.
• Approximately 80% of the role will focus on international partner agreements, with 20% dedicated to supporting licensing activities.

We are looking for an individual who combines commercial judgement, strong stakeholder management and the ability to navigate complex business agreements.

You will ideally bring:

• Experience in pharmaceutical business development, international commercial operations, partner management or commercial contracts.
• An understanding of commercial agreements, ideally within pharmaceutical distribution, promotion or licensing arrangements.
• Experience supporting contract negotiations, renewals or commercial partnership discussions.
• Strong analytical skills, including the ability to interpret financial information and evaluate commercial proposals.
• Excellent organisational skills, attention to detail and the confidence to manage multiple priorities.
• The ability to work effectively with senior internal stakeholders and external international partners.
• A proactive, solutions-focused approach with the confidence to take ownership and drive activities forward.

Previous experience in international partner markets or pharmaceutical licensing would be advantageous, although not essential.

A competitive salary and benefits package is on offer, alongside the opportunity to develop broader international business development and licensing expertise within a global pharmaceutical organisation.

Please apply or contact Sarah Morgan at CHASE Search & Selection for further information on 0131 553 6644.

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