Head of Business Development, Europe
Viatris
9 hours ago
Remote friendly (Denmark, WI)
United States
Sales
Head of Business Development, Europe
Responsibilities:
- Lead all business development activities across Europe with a broad mandate across generics, complex generics, established brands, mature brands nearing loss of exclusivity (LOE), and innovative brands.
- Partner with European Commercial leadership to align BD activities with portfolio gaps and market priorities.
- Define and execute the European BD strategy, emphasizing generics, complex generics, established brands, mature brands nearing LOE, and new innovative brand opportunities.
- Anticipate market evolution and identify how the company can shape innovation in generics and established brands (e.g., new delivery models, lifecycle management strategies, creative deal-making).
- Identify and pursue licensing and strategic partnerships in Europe that strengthen the core generics and established brand portfolio.
- Evaluate opportunities based on financial/commercial terms and strategic impact across generics/established brands and select innovative brand opportunities.
- Lead negotiations and due diligence processes, collaborating with Legal, Finance, R&D, Regulatory, and Operations.
- Collaborate with Global BD leadership to ensure European insights inform global growth strategies.
- Lead and mentor a European BD team.
Qualifications / Skills:
- 8–12+ years of business development or corporate strategy experience in the pharmaceutical industry, with significant European market expertise.
- Deep knowledge of European generics, complex generics, established brands, and innovative brand strategies.
- Proven success in mid- to large-scale BD transactions (licensing, partnerships, etc.) with measurable impact.
- Strategic thinking about market evolution and innovation in mature pharma spaces.
- Strong cross-functional collaboration skills, especially with Commercial and Regulatory teams.
- Excellent negotiation, communication, and leadership presence; fluent in English (other European languages a plus).
Benefits:
- Competitive salaries and benefits.
- Career progression opportunities.
- Work-life balance initiatives.
Application instructions:
- If you’re excited about the role but your experience doesn’t fully align with every requirement, you are encouraged to apply.
Responsibilities:
- Lead all business development activities across Europe with a broad mandate across generics, complex generics, established brands, mature brands nearing loss of exclusivity (LOE), and innovative brands.
- Partner with European Commercial leadership to align BD activities with portfolio gaps and market priorities.
- Define and execute the European BD strategy, emphasizing generics, complex generics, established brands, mature brands nearing LOE, and new innovative brand opportunities.
- Anticipate market evolution and identify how the company can shape innovation in generics and established brands (e.g., new delivery models, lifecycle management strategies, creative deal-making).
- Identify and pursue licensing and strategic partnerships in Europe that strengthen the core generics and established brand portfolio.
- Evaluate opportunities based on financial/commercial terms and strategic impact across generics/established brands and select innovative brand opportunities.
- Lead negotiations and due diligence processes, collaborating with Legal, Finance, R&D, Regulatory, and Operations.
- Collaborate with Global BD leadership to ensure European insights inform global growth strategies.
- Lead and mentor a European BD team.
Qualifications / Skills:
- 8–12+ years of business development or corporate strategy experience in the pharmaceutical industry, with significant European market expertise.
- Deep knowledge of European generics, complex generics, established brands, and innovative brand strategies.
- Proven success in mid- to large-scale BD transactions (licensing, partnerships, etc.) with measurable impact.
- Strategic thinking about market evolution and innovation in mature pharma spaces.
- Strong cross-functional collaboration skills, especially with Commercial and Regulatory teams.
- Excellent negotiation, communication, and leadership presence; fluent in English (other European languages a plus).
Benefits:
- Competitive salaries and benefits.
- Career progression opportunities.
- Work-life balance initiatives.
Application instructions:
- If you’re excited about the role but your experience doesn’t fully align with every requirement, you are encouraged to apply.