Associate Director, Business Development (APAC)

Location: Singapore | Regional Scope

Are you a commercially driven Business Development leader with a passion for shaping growth strategy across Asia Pacific This is an opportunity to play a pivotal role in driving regional expansion through high-impact partnerships, licensing, and strategic deals within a dynamic biopharmaceutical environment.

We are partnering with a leading organisation seeking an Associate Director, Business Development to lead and execute deal-making activities across APAC. This role sits at the intersection of strategy and execution, with direct exposure to senior leadership and regional decision-making.

The Role

You will be responsible for identifying, evaluating, and executing strategic opportunities across the region, including:

In-licensing, out-licensing, and M&A activities
Sourcing and assessing partnership opportunities across Pharma and OTC portfolios
Leading end-to-end BD evaluations, including financial modelling and risk assessment
Building robust business cases to support investment decisions
Driving alliance management and ensuring long-term partnership success
Collaborating cross-functionally with Commercial, Medical, Regulatory, and Market Access teams across APAC

What We're Looking For

Minimum 10 years experience within the biopharmaceutical industry
Background in Business Development, Strategy, Portfolio, Strategic Marketing, Business Intelligence, or Analytics
Proven track record in deal sourcing, evaluation, and execution across APAC
Strong experience in in-licensing, acquisitions, and partnership development
Demonstrated ability in business case development and strategic planning
Experience in Pharma and/or OTC markets is highly advantageous
MBA or equivalent postgraduate qualification preferred
Strong stakeholder management skills with the ability to influence at senior levels

Why This Role

Regional, high-visibility role with real impact on growth strategy
Opportunity to work on complex, cross-border deals in a fast-evolving market
Exposure to senior leadership and strategic decision-making
A platform to further develop your career within a forward-thinking organisation

If you're looking to step into a role where you can combine strategic thinking with deal execution across one of the most dynamic regions globally, we'd love to hear from you.

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Regional Director Business Development - Pharmaceutical