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BDM - Out Licensing / Contract Manufacturing

On-site in Madrid·Added 8 months ago (last checked 6 Nov)

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Work mode: On-site, Madrid
Contract: Permanent
Spanish: Expected (ad in Spanish)
English: Required
Experience: 7+ years
Education: University degree

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Pay & benefits

What you'll get

Joining a pharmaceutical company with great global growth.
Direct participation in the European expansion strategy.
International exposure and contact with senior executives in the pharmaceutical industry.
Competitive compensation package including fixed salary and bonus.

The role

We are selecting a BDM Out Licensing / Contract Manufacturing profile for an important pharmaceutical company.

Important pharmaceutical company.
5 years of experience in Business Development in Out Licensing - CMO/CDMO.

What you'll do

Identify and evaluate licensing opportunities in European markets for biosimilar products and complex generics.
Generate and manage relationships with pharmaceutical, biotechnology, and specialty pharma companies in Europe.
Lead the complete business development process: identification, contact, information exchange, due diligence, negotiation, and closing of agreements.
Coordinate cross-functional activities with Regulatory Affairs, Medical Affairs, Legal, etc. departments.
Perform market analysis, competitive assessment, and valuation of partnership opportunities.
Represent the company at congresses, industry fairs, and international partnering events.

Contract Manufacturing

Develop commercial opportunities for Contract Manufacturing services.
Identify companies seeking strategic partners for the manufacturing of finished products (generics and biologics).
Manage request for proposal processes, commercial negotiation, and the establishment of manufacturing contracts.
Collaborate with technical and operations teams to ensure correct technology transfer and project execution.
Build long-term relationships with clients and strategic partners.

Who are we looking for (M/F/D)?

Bachelor's Degree in Health Sciences, Pharmacy, Biology, Biotechnology, Chemistry, or similar.
An MBA or additional business training will be highly valued.
Minimum 7 years of experience in Business Development within the pharmaceutical or biotechnology industry.
Demonstrable experience in negotiating licensing, co-development, commercialization, or distribution agreements with European companies.
Knowledge of the European pharmaceutical market and partnership models.
Previous experience in Contract Manufacturing, CDMO, and CMO will be highly valued.
Experience working with international companies and multicultural environments.
Solid knowledge of the European regulatory environment (EMA).
Excellent negotiation and influencing skills.
Profile clearly oriented towards business development and closing agreements.
Strategic mindset and international vision.
High analytical and financial capacity.
Excellent interpersonal communication and stakeholder management.
Ability to work autonomously in dynamic and multicultural environments.
Proficiency in English at a negotiation level.

Hiring process

2 steps2 interviews

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Consultant contact
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If they see that your experience and motivations fit the values and needs of a hiring company, they will contact you to start the selection process: they will learn about your expectations, answer your questions and help you prepare for each stage of the process.
Company interview
With a client company
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Final stage and negotiation · With a client company

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About Michael Page España

Michael Page is a global recruitment consultancy and part of PageGroup, one of the world's leading professional recruitment firms. The company specializes in placing mid-to-senior level professionals across a wide range of sectors, including technology, engineering, finance, sales, and human resources. With a strong presence in Spain, Michael Page operates offices in major cities and offers services such as executive search, temporary staffing, and outsourcing solutions.