Pharma Trade Partnering Manager

Job summary

This role focuses on establishing and growing a new partnering function within the pharmaceutical trade sector, aimed at building strategic partnerships with pharmaceutical companies across Europe. The position involves identifying commercial opportunities, developing long-term relationships, and creating innovative partnership models that add value to partners and healthcare systems.

Qualifications

• Experience in pharmaceutical business development, licensing, portfolio management, or similar roles in the healthcare industry.
• Strong relationship-building skills combined with an analytical mindset.

Responsibilities

• Identify and develop strategic partnership opportunities with pharmaceutical and generic companies.
• Build and maintain relationships with key decision-makers and industry stakeholders.
• Evaluate product portfolios and commercial opportunities for partnership and growth.
• Develop business cases and assess the commercial potential of new opportunities.
• Lead commercial discussions and negotiations from initial contact to signed agreement.
• Represent the organization at international conferences and industry events.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders to structure and execute partnership agreements.

Skills

• Strong commercial mindset with a track record of creating business opportunities.
• Skilled in building relationships and engaging senior stakeholders.
• Experience with partnerships, negotiations, and business development.
• Strong analytical capabilities for assessing portfolios and commercial potential.
• Ability to work independently and take ownership of projects.
• Strategic thinker with a pragmatic approach.
• Willingness to travel internationally.
• Familiarity with AI and digital tools for analysis and decision-making.

Education

• Relevant degree or equivalent experience in a related field.

Tools

• Proficiency in digital tools for business analysis and communication.