Job Title: Assistant Manager – Business Development & New Product Development (NPD)
Industry: Pharmaceutical
Job Requirements
We are looking for a motivated and experienced professional with a strong pharmaceutical background to join our team as Assistant Manager – Business Development & NPD.
Qualifications and Experience:
•Education : Bachelor’s degree in Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences, Business Development.
• Previous working experience in a pharmaceutical company, preferably in pharmaceutical distribution, procurement, licensing or business development.
• Strong understanding of pharmaceutical products, suppliers, manufacturers and international markets.
• Minimum 2-3 years Experience in licensing, product registration and regulatory coordination.
• Proven experience in sourcing and developing new pharmaceutical product portfolios.
• Ability to identify new business opportunities, potential suppliers and strategic partnerships.
• Strong negotiation, communication and presentation skills.
• Excellent market research, analytical and commercial skills.
• Ability to prepare business proposals, reports and presentations.
• Strong relationship-building skills with international manufacturers, suppliers and business partners.
• Good command of English; additional languages are an advantage.
• Willingness and flexibility to travel internationally for business meetings, exhibitions and supplier visits.
• Self-motivated, proactive and capable of working independently as well as within a team.
Key Responsibilities
• Identify and develop new business opportunities in local and international pharmaceutical markets.
• Source new pharmaceutical products and manufacturers for portfolio expansion.
• Coordinate licensing, product registration and regulatory requirements.
• Manage procurement activities and negotiate commercial terms with suppliers.
• Develop and maintain relationships with international pharmaceutical manufacturers and distributors.
• Conduct market research and competitor analysis to identify potential business opportunities.
• Support new product development, portfolio expansion and product launches.
• Represent the company at international pharmaceutical exhibitions, meetings and business events.
• Prepare business development strategies, presentations and commercial proposals.
• Monitor market trends and recommend opportunities for business growth.
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AMREC Properties · Sharjah - United Arab Emirates (UAE)
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