Head of Business Development, Europe

About This Opportunity

We are representing a confidential global pharmaceutical organization in their search for a Head of Business Development, Europe based in the United Kingdom. Our client operates at significant scale across generics, complex generics, established brands, and innovative portfolio elements throughout European markets.

This is a senior leadership role requiring both strategic vision and hands-on execution. You will lead all business development activities across the region, identifying licensing opportunities, strategic partnerships, and transformative deals that strengthen the portfolio and drive sustainable growth.

Responsibilities

• Define and execute the European business development strategy across generics, complex generics, established brands, mature brands nearing loss of exclusivity, and new innovative brand opportunities
• Partner with Commercial leadership to align BD activities with portfolio gaps and regional market priorities
• Identify and pursue licensing opportunities and strategic partnerships that strengthen the core portfolio
• Lead negotiations and due diligence processes in collaboration with Legal, Finance, R&D, Regulatory, and Operations teams
• Evaluate opportunities on financial, commercial, and strategic merit, ensuring alignment with both immediate and long-term business objectives
• Anticipate market evolution and proactively identify innovation opportunities in delivery models, lifecycle management strategies, and creative deal structures
• Collaborate with Global BD leadership to ensure European insights inform global growth strategies
• Lead and mentor a European BD team with strong execution discipline and forward-thinking capabilities

What We're Looking For

• 8-12+ years of business development or corporate strategy experience in the pharmaceutical industry
• Significant European market expertise with deep knowledge of generics, complex generics, established brands, and innovative brand strategies
• Proven success in mid- to large-scale BD transactions (licensing, partnerships, acquisitions) with measurable business impact
• Demonstrated ability to think strategically about market evolution and innovation opportunities in mature pharmaceutical spaces
• Strong cross-functional collaboration skills, particularly with Commercial and Regulatory teams
• Excellent negotiation, communication, and executive presence
• Fluency in English required; additional European languages are a strong advantage
• Strategic mindset combined with disciplined execution capabilities

How We Work With You

Candidates apply directly through Get A Job.ai. Our talent team will conduct an initial screening to understand your background and fit for this role. Qualified candidates will then be formally submitted to our client for consideration. Please do not attempt to contact the employer directly, as all applications must come through our recruitment process to be considered.

Pay

Compensation details will be discussed with qualified candidates during the screening process.

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