Regional Director Business Development - Pharmaceutical

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.

Email your CV to: jodie@barringtonjames.com 

#LI-JR4 #hybrid #singapore