Executive, Business Development

About us

Novugen is a wholly owned subsidiary of SciTech International, a UAE-based group with over 30 years of experience in the healthcare industry. We specialize in venturing into strategic healthcare businesses and developing world-class healthcare facilities across the globe. With operations in multiple countries across continents, our global presence and expertise empower us to meet the complex challenges of delivering hard-to-source, technology-intensive pharmaceutical products to market.

Our manufacturing facilities in Bandar Enstek, Negeri Sembilan, are the first USFDA-approved pharmaceutical manufacturing facilities in Malaysia and Southeast Asia. We are also the first pharmaceutical company in the region to be vertically integrated from R&D to manufacturing, giving us greater control over the supply chain and reflecting our commitment to meeting a wide range of stringent regulatory standards.

At Novugen, we are united by a shared vision, with a team of talented individuals from diverse backgrounds and nationalities working together towards one common goal. We are driven by a passion for science and innovation, striving to accelerate the launch of pharmaceuticals that lack robust generic alternatives due to their complexity. Our continued investment in R&D and dedication to excellence aim to provide early access to affordable, high-quality medicines, impacting lives across the world.

Together, we are shaping the future of healthcare and changing lives everywhere.

About the role

The Executive, Business Development will be responsible for identifying business needs, analyzing key processes, and delivering data-driven insights to support strategic decision-making. The primary focus of this role is to act as a liaison between business stakeholders and licensing teams, ensuring that business requirements are clearly defined and effectively implemented. The role will lead efforts in gathering and analyzing large datasets, conducting comprehensive market research, and performing competitive landscape assessments to uncover opportunities for process optimization and business growth.

Key Responsibilities: -

• Conduct comprehensive market analysis to identify industry trends, emerging opportunities, and competitive landscapes, delivering insights that support the development of robust business cases and financial feasibility assessment
• Assist in Identifying and evaluating licensing opportunities to enhance the company's pipeline, including technologies, compounds, and intellectual property.
• Support due diligence on potential licensing partners, analyzing scientific, financial, and operational viability.
• Assist in the coordination of in- and out-licensing discussions, including preparation of materials and support during negotiations.
• Collaborate with legal and financial teams to support the preparation, review and coorfination of licensing agreements.
• Work closely with commercial team to analyze market potential and the strategic fit of licensing opportunities.
• Provide support in the development of long-term alliance management strategies to help maximize partnership value.
• Contribute to business development initiatives by researching potential areas for expansion through partnerships or acquisitions.
• Assist in monitoring the performance of existing alliances and helpidentify areas for improvement
• Perform any other ad hoc tasks assigned by the management

About you

• Must possess a Degree in Business Administration, Life Sciences, Biotechnology, Chemistry or equivalent.
• 3 years of experience as a Business Analyst, preferably in a pharmaceutical, biotech, or life sciences environment. Fresh graduates are encouraged to apply!
• Strong analytical skills with a keen eye for detail.
• Good communication and coordination skills for cross-functional collaboration.
• Understanding of pharmaceutical regulatory and compliance environments is an added advantage.
• Excellent communication skills