About the role
AI summarisedThe Experimental Drug Development Centre (EDDC) is Singapore's national platform for drug development, translating biomedical research into therapeutic assets. We are seeking a driven Business Development Manager/Senior Manager to operate at the intersection of science and strategy, shaping how our assets are positioned and engaging global pharma and biotech partners to drive commercialization.
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Key Responsibilities
- Lead commercial assessment and positioning for projects entering EDDC's portfolio.
- Define and refine Target Product Profiles with a commercial lens alongside scientific colleagues.
- Assess competitive landscapes, unmet need, differentiation, and partnering viability for assets.
- Identify inflection points that enhance asset value for licensing or co-development.
- Develop compelling non-confidential decks and asset narratives.
- Conduct market analysis in therapeutic areas of focus and monitor evolving standards of care.
- Build and manage relationships with local and global pharma/biotech partners.
- Drive BD, licensing, and spinoff discussions in collaboration with A*Innovation & Enterprise and A*STAR Legal.
- Manage due diligence processes with prospective partners, including virtual dataroom management.
Requirements
- Degree in Life Sciences, Pharmacy, Medicine, or related discipline.
- At least 2 years of experience in pharma/biotech business development, licensing, strategy consulting, venture, or related commercial roles.
- Past exposure to deal processes (in-licensing, out-licensing, co-development, or strategic alliances).
- Understanding of drug development pathways (preclinical to clinical), regulatory considerations, and IP strategy.
- Ability to objectively assess projects by connecting scientific data to market opportunity.
- Comfortable engaging senior stakeholders both internally and externally.