Manager, Market Research & Business Development, European Partner Markets

About the role

Medison helps biotech companies bring breakthrough therapies to patients in international markets where traditional commercialization models fall short, through a partnership-based model that combines commercial, medical and operational capabilities. This Business Development Manager role expands the BD team in European Partner Markets (EPM) and supports regional work with potential partners, requiring the ability to step into new therapeutic areas and understand complex clinical, regulatory and reimbursement dynamics.

Key responsibilities

• Work with the Medison Business Development team to support partners from first contact to deal closure.
• Evaluate BD opportunities in selected EPM markets, notably Poland, Romania and Czechia, and help build comprehensive assessments of new opportunities.
• Lead the BD commercial assessment for EPM and help turn insights into the Business Case presentation for partners.
• Develop and run market research activities linked to BD projects, including secondary research on clinical research through to reimbursement and commercial strategy.
• Partner with in-region subject matter experts to define unmet need and pathways to market.
• Carry out primary research through interviews with external stakeholders, mainly key opinion leaders.
• Stay aware of BD opportunities in EPM and, where appropriate, propose and initiate new business opportunities.
• Prepare written analysis and summary reports, and take part in international travel several times a year.

Required profile

• Graduate degree in life or natural sciences, medicine, pharmacy or a similar field; post-graduate study in science, health economics or business is preferred.
• At least 5 years' experience in pharmaceuticals/biotech commercial, medical or market access, or in pharmaceutical consulting, banking financial analysis or pharma/biotech business development.
• Experience assessing novel treatments in Poland, Romania or Czechia, and knowledge of EPM pharmaceutical policy, pricing and reimbursement.
• Fluent English is essential.

Required skills

• Strong analytical and forecasting capabilities.
• Ability to manage complexity across brands, markets and functions.
• Collaboration and influence with senior stakeholders, and flexibility for global team meetings outside local business hours.