Director of Business Development, Europe

The Director of Business Development, Europe will lead the identification, evaluation, and execution of strategic growth opportunities across Europe, focused on generics, complex generics, established brands, and mature brands nearing loss of exclusivity (LOE). This role also evaluates select innovative product opportunities aligned with the company’s commercial and operational strategy. Strong transaction execution capability and partnership with European Commercial, R&D, and Operations leadership are required to ensure opportunities are commercially viable, technically feasible, and operationally executable. Key role in implementing the regional BD strategy and delivering high-quality transactions.

- Identify and prioritize opportunities across generics, complex generics, established brands, and mature brands nearing LOE within Europe.
- Evaluate innovative product opportunities that complement the core portfolio and align with company scale and capabilities.
- Support development and management of a regional BD pipeline aligned with commercial and global priorities.
- Monitor European regulatory, reimbursement, and competitive dynamics to inform opportunity selection.
- Lead execution of regional transactions, including product in-licensing, asset acquisitions, divestitures, co-development partnerships, and strategic alliances.
- Coordinate diligence efforts across Legal, Finance, Regulatory, Quality, Supply Chain, and Commercial teams.
- Prepare investment materials and present recommendations to senior leadership and governance forums.
- Work with European Leadership to align BD priorities with market strategy and revenue objectives.
- Develop and maintain relationships with European pharmaceutical companies, specialty firms, and licensing partners.

- 6–10+ years’ experience in pharmaceutical business development, corporate development, or commercial strategy within Europe.
- Strong knowledge of European generics, complex generics, established brands, and LOE lifecycle strategies.
- Experience executing licensing, acquisition, or partnership transactions.
- Strong financial acumen and familiarity with valuation concepts.
- Demonstrated ability to collaborate cross-functionally.
- Strategic mindset to balance execution and portfolio evolution.
- Fluent in English; additional European languages preferred.

Competitive salaries, benefits, career progression opportunities, and work-life balance initiatives.