Vice President of Business Development (m/f/d)
Responsibilities
- Lead European business development and out-licensing initiatives across biologics and therapeutic programs
- Identify, evaluate, and engage strategic pharmaceutical and biotech partners across Europe and globally
- Drive market analysis, competitive intelligence, and asset positioning to maximize value creation
- Structure and negotiate licensing agreements, including valuation, milestones, royalties and overall financial frameworks
- Develop and present investment-grade business cases and partnership proposals to senior leadership
- Lead term sheet development, due diligence, and cross-functional deal execution
- Manage post-deal partner relationships, ensuring performance tracking and contractual compliance
- Act as a key interface between BD, R&D, clinical, regulatory and executive leadership to optimize asset value
Profile
- Advanced scientific degree (PhD or Master’s) in biology, pharmacology, chemistry, or a related field
- Solid experience in the pharmaceutical or biotech industry, preferably in Business Development, Licensing, or Portfolio Strategy
- Proven track record of executing global out-licensing deals in biotech or pharmaceutical environments
- Strong financial and commercial acumen, including asset valuation, modeling and deal structuring
- Deep understanding of drug development, regulatory pathways and commercialization strategies
- Executive-level negotiation and relationship management skills
- Ability to manage multiple complex transactions in a fast-paced, international setting
- Fluent English and Chinese (written and spoken) are required
Benefits
- Executive responsibility for shaping a company’s European partnering and deal strategy
- Direct reporting line to the Swiss Company CEO
- Opportunity to build long-term European deal credibility for a globally ambitious organization
About Hays
With over 15 years of experience in the pharmaceutical and chemical industry as well as in biotechnology and medical engineering, we know the key contacts at companies that are recruiting for challenging jobs with real potential. The current high demand for staff has opened up exciting opportunities for dedicated experts who want to develop professionally and to further their careers. As recruitment specialists with an international network of contacts, we can offer you decisive advantages – completely free of charge. Register with us and reap the benefits of interesting job offers that match your skills and experience.
Staffing process for a permanent or temporary position
- Analysis of qualifications
- Telephone or personal interview
- Contact with customers
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1. Analysis of qualifications
We will review your application documents and carry out a detailed analysis of your professional qualification.
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