Head of Business Development, Europe

In this role you lead European business development to accelerate growth and profitability across generics, complex generics, established brands, and innovative brands. You’ll shape the BD strategy, form strategic partnerships, and ensure opportunities are viable across commercial, scientific, and operational dimensions. You’ll collaborate with regional and global leaders to align portfolio opportunities and drive cross-functional execution. This role offers a chance to influence the next phase of innovation in Europe and beyond.

• competitive salaries
• benefits
• career progression opportunities
• work-life balance initiatives
• inclusive environment

• Steer BD activities across Europe for generics, complex generics, established brands, LOE brands, and innovative brands
• Define and execute the European BD strategy with focus on portfolio gaps and market priorities
• Identify and pursue licensing and strategic partnerships in Europe
• Evaluate opportunities for strategic alignment and financial merit, beyond immediate commercial terms
• Lead negotiations and due diligence with Legal, Finance, R&D, Regulatory, and Operations
• Collaborate with Global BD leadership to inform global growth strategies
• Lead and mentor a European BD team with execution discipline
• Partner with European Commercial leadership to align BD with portfolio needs
• Anticipate market evolution and shape next-stage innovation and deal structures

• 8-12+ years of BD or corporate strategy experience in the pharmaceutical industry with strong European market expertise
• Deep knowledge of European generics, complex generics, established brands, and innovative brands
• Proven success in mid- to large-scale BD transactions (licensing, partnerships) with measurable impact
• Strategic thinking about market evolution and innovation in mature pharma spaces
• Strong cross-functional collaboration skills with Commercial and Regulatory teams
• Excellent negotiation, communication, and leadership presence; fluent in English; other European languages a plus

• 跨职能协作 (cross-functional collaboration)
• 谈判能力 (negotiation)
• 领导力 (leadership)
• Generics and complex generics knowledge
• Licensing and partnerships
• Due diligence processes