Job Ref #: New Development Manager
Industry: Manufacturing
Job Type: Permanent
Positions Available: 1

Job Description

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Job Purpose:

To drive strategic goals through market opportunity identification, licencing partnerships, and cross- functional leadership that expands Wadeville  manufacturing  and commercial footprint.

Reporting to:

Head:New Business Development.

Key Job outputs:

• Market Opportunity Identification: Research and assess potential markets, therapeutic areas, and product opportunities for volume expansion of the Wadeville Manufacturing Facility.
• Partnership & Licensing: Source, review, and negotiate licensing agreements, in-licensing opportunities, and strategic partnerships.
• Business Case Development: Build robust business cases including financial projections, ROI, profitability, and market share analysis to support decision-making.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration:
• Work with Legal on commercial terms, trademarks, and patent issues.
• Partner with Regulatory Affairs on dossier audits and compliance.
• Liaise with Quality Assurance on technical documentation
• Coordinate with Medical Affairs on pharmacovigilance agreements.
• Commercialisation Support: Facilitate brand launches in collaboration with brand management teams and operations.
• Project Leadership: Manage new business development projects from initiation to execution, ensuring timelines and deliverables are met

Behavioural Competencies:

• Strong interpersonal and relationship-building skills.

• Proven business acumen with exceptional attention to detail. Excellent problem-solving and decision-making abilities.

• Outstanding communication skills, both written and verbal.

• Customer service orientation with a collaborative mindset.

• Analytical capabilities to interpret complex data and market trends.
• High integrity and ethical standards.
• Innovative thinker with initiative and drive to deliver results.

Closing date:12 June 2026

Job Requirements

Bachelor's degree in commercial in business, Life Science or related Science field.

Experience in pharmaceutical manufacturing and healthcare industry.

Track record in business development, licensing, or commercial strategy.

Familiarity with regulatory, quality, and medical affairs processes.