In-Licensing Management Assistant Manager

The Role:

•A part of Business Development, Portfolio and NPI Team, leading in-licensing function by planning & delivering In-licensing objectives within set project timelines through successful portfolio building, asset identification, lead generation, opportunity evaluation, techno-commercial due-diligence, deal negotiation, Contracting and commercial launch for in-licensing of products in the region (India).

Key Job Description:

•Identifying New product opportunities for in-licensing by continuous tracking of global approvals in key markets, Product Portfolio databases, partner products by conducting IP/Regulatory and medico-marketing potential assessment of drugs/devices/delivery systems.

•Create and regularly update Universal master list of opportunities targeted for in-licensing in key therapy areas and new potential areas.

•Relationship building and alliance management - Proactively reach out to partners and build business relationship with key business development professionals within pharma and lifesciences industry through various global forums/conferences/individual connects and explore partnership opportunities.

•Detailed evaluation & Due-diligence for potential in-licensing opportunities - business case preparation including sales forecasting, pricing analysis & IP/Regulatory scenarios, business fitment/commercialization planning, commercial deal negotiation, legal contract negotiation & closure.

•Preparing and effectively pitching Business proposals/business cases to External prospective partners/stakeholders.

•Presenting projects to senior management towards securing internal stakeholder approvals in organized & efficient manner. Update diligently and share project progress regularly with teams as per meeting cadence

•Ensuring timely execution of project by tracking partner's activity till launch of the product, aiming to identify bottlenecks, suggest solutions and make sure that necessary actions are taken inside and outside of the company. Working with F&D, IP and regulatory team to ensure closure of due diligence gaps.

•Working closely with NPD, Business & Commercial Excellence teams to ensure successful business case development & launch of in-licensed products.

•Keeping abreast of market trends, patent landscapes and competitor moves by utilizing the market intelligence, CI databases.

•Ensure effective information sharing with Affiliates, Management and all functional areas

•To facilitate key strategic projects & planning exercise including business & portfolio development

Eligibility Criteria:

ØQualification: B. Pharm + M. Pharm/MBA from premier Institute

ØYears of Experience: Minimum 5 years with minimum 3-5 years experience in In-Licensing and Portfolio function

Essential Skills & Experience:

ØExperience & proven track record in BD & Licensing role with pharmaceutical drugs for key pharma market

ØKnowledge of novel therapies and Experience in identifying source of new product launches

ØTo be able to sail through complex environment and challenging project management tasks, Identify bottlenecks, suggest solutions and make sure that necessary actions are taken inside and outside of the company.

ØInfluencing multi-stakeholder and diverse groups internally and externally (suppliers, contractors, advisers) leading to strong and trusting relationships.

ØExperience working in an international work environment across several time zones

ØExcellent command over IT skills - esp. Excel and Power Point

ØExcellent communication (in written and spoken English) confident liaising with all levels of authority and able to navigate cultural differences with ease.

ØTechnical background with knowledge of steps involved in pharmaceutical product development, regulatory pathway of Developed/Emerging Markets & India.

ØExperience in handling cross-functional teams of R&D, Production, QA, Supply Chain to meet customer deadlines and targets.

ØWell versed with Financial business case preparation & evaluation metrics/tools like break even, NPV, IRR analysis.

ØWorking knowledge of new product development process like formulation development, packaging, manufacturing, costing, regulatory etc