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Senior Manager, Business Development, Licensing & Alliances

Hybrid in Barcelona·Added today (last checked 20 Oct)

Ferrer

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Overview

Work mode
Hybrid, Barcelona
English
Required
Experience
5+ years
Education
University degree

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Skills

Requirements

What we're looking for

You will rock at this company if you are a person with empathy, humility, curiosity and optimism.

You will rock at this role if you match with:

  • Bachelor's degree, preferably in Business Administration, Life Sciences or a related field.
  • At least 5 years of relevant experience in Business Development & Licensing, Alliance Management or Strategic Partner Management, preferably within the pharmaceutical or life sciences industry.
  • Strong understanding of the pharmaceutical and life sciences business environment.
  • Experience working in international, cross-functional environments, preferably in a global role.
  • Professional proficiency in English, both written and spoken.

Pay & benefits

What you'll get

  • Make a positive impact in society
  • Participate in volunteering activities
  • Grow in a culture of trust, responsibility, and constructive feedback
  • Enjoy a flexible working model & collaborative office experience to enable innovation and teamworking
  • Make a real difference to the team and to yourself
  • Take advantage of opportunities for development & learning
  • Discover a range of benefits to support your physical, emotional and financial wellbeing
  • Customize your remuneration and benefit

The role

Mission
To build and strengthen high-value strategic partnerships, acting as a key connector between Ferrer and its partners to ensure alignment, collaboration and strong alliance performance, while maximising the long-term value of each partnership.

What you'll do

  • Build and maintain trusted, long-term relationships with Ferrer's strategic partners, fostering transparency, mutual understanding and collaboration to achieving shared objectives.
  • Ensure effective alliance governance, overseeing the implementation of agreed plans, monitoring key milestones and commitments, and ensuring compliance with contractual obligations.
  • Coordinate internal cross-functional teams, facilitating communication, alignment, decision-making and reporting to relevant stakeholders.
  • Ensure alliance activities remain aligned with Ferrer's strategic priorities, working to secure the expected value of each partnership.
  • Proactively identify and manage risks, challenges and potential conflicts, driving constructive solutions and timely escalation when required.
  • Build strong relationships with key stakeholders at different organisational levels, ensuring clear communication, effective decision-making and timely escalation of relevant issues.
  • Foster a culture of collaboration, accountability and continuous improvement, both within Ferrer and across its strategic partnerships.

Key Competencies

  • Relationship Management & Influence
    Ability to build trust, manage complex relationships and influence stakeholders effectively.

  • Strategic Thinking
    Ability to understand the broader business context, anticipate challenges and identify opportunities to create long-term value.

  • Cross-functional Collaboration
    Ability to work across functions, align diverse stakeholders and drive common objectives without formal authority.

  • Organisation & Prioritisation
    Strong ability to manage multiple priorities, maintain focus and ensure effective follow-up.

  • Problem Solving & Collaborative Mindset
    Solution-oriented, adaptable and positive approach, with the ability to navigate ambiguity, facilitate decisions and contribute beyond individual responsibilities.

If this great challenge matches your profile, then we are waiting for you!

About Ferrer

Ferrer is a global pharmaceutical company headquartered in Barcelona, Spain, with a strong focus on developing and commercializing treatments in neurology, cardiology, and dermatology, as well as a growing portfolio in hospital and consumer health products. The company operates in over 90 countries and has a significant manufacturing and R&D presence, with a commitment to sustainability and social impact, as reflected in its 'Liveable Planet' initiatives.

Industry
Pharmaceuticals
Founded
1959
Employees
1,000–5,000
Headquarters
Barcelona, Spain
In Spain
Barcelona, Sant Cugat del Valles
Website
ferrer.com

Good to know if you are moving

  • Ferrer is headquartered in Barcelona, offering a prime location for professionals seeking to live in a vibrant Mediterranean city.
  • The company has a strong commitment to sustainability and social impact, with dedicated roles in ESG and environmental initiatives.
  • Ferrer operates in over 90 countries, providing international exposure and potential for cross-border career development.
  • The company offers a range of trainee programs, making it an attractive option for early-career professionals in the pharmaceutical industry.
  • Ferrer's diverse portfolio spans pharmaceuticals, consumer health, and chemical manufacturing, offering varied career paths.

In their own words

Additional information

At Ferrer, we guarantee equal treatment and opportunities in recruitment, avoiding prejudices and stereotypes for any reason in the processes of access to the company, assessing only objective criteria such as professional and academic skills and work experience.

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