Associate Director, Business Development (APAC)
Location: Singapore | Regional Scope
Are you a commercially driven Business Development leader with a passion for shaping growth strategy across Asia Pacific This is an opportunity to play a pivotal role in driving regional expansion through high-impact partnerships, licensing, and strategic deals within a dynamic biopharmaceutical environment.
We are partnering with a leading organisation seeking an
Associate Director, Business Development to lead and execute deal-making activities across APAC. This role sits at the intersection of strategy and execution, with direct exposure to senior leadership and regional decision-making.
The Role
You will be responsible for identifying, evaluating, and executing strategic opportunities across the region, including:
- In-licensing, out-licensing, and M&A activities
- Sourcing and assessing partnership opportunities across Pharma and OTC portfolios
- Leading end-to-end BD evaluations, including financial modelling and risk assessment
- Building robust business cases to support investment decisions
- Driving alliance management and ensuring long-term partnership success
- Collaborating cross-functionally with Commercial, Medical, Regulatory, and Market Access teams across APAC
What We're Looking For
- Minimum 10 years experience within the biopharmaceutical industry
- Background in Business Development, Strategy, Portfolio, Strategic Marketing, Business Intelligence, or Analytics
- Proven track record in deal sourcing, evaluation, and execution across APAC
- Strong experience in in-licensing, acquisitions, and partnership development
- Demonstrated ability in business case development and strategic planning
- Experience in Pharma and/or OTC markets is highly advantageous
- MBA or equivalent postgraduate qualification preferred
- Strong stakeholder management skills with the ability to influence at senior levels
Why This Role
- Regional, high-visibility role with real impact on growth strategy
- Opportunity to work on complex, cross-border deals in a fast-evolving market
- Exposure to senior leadership and strategic decision-making
- A platform to further develop your career within a forward-thinking organisation
If you're looking to step into a role where you can combine strategic thinking with deal execution across one of the most dynamic regions globally, we'd love to hear from you.
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