Business Development Manager at Devon Pharmaceuticals

Job Summary

• We are seeking a highly motivated and intelligent Business Development Manager with strong initiative, creativity, and hunger for success.
• The ideal candidate will be responsible for identifying new business opportunities, expanding market presence, and driving revenue growth for the company's pharmaceutical products both locally and internationally.
• This Individual must be results-oriented, strategic in thinking, and capable of building long-term relationships with distributors, healthcare professionals, regulatory agencies, and key stakeholders in the pharmaceutical ecosystem.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and execute business development strategies to achieve growth targets in the Nigerian Pharmaceutical market.
• Identify, evaluate and secure new business opportunites, partnerships, and distribution networks.
• Conduct thorough market research to identify trends, competitor activities, and emerging product opportunities.
• Build strong relationships with hospitals, pharmacies government institutions, and medical representatives.
• Lead negotiations with partners, agents and distributors to secure profitable agreements.
• Collaborate with the marketin and regulatory teams to support product registration, launches and promotional campaigns.
• Prepare and present business proposals, market reports, and performance analyses to management.
• Monitor and evaluate business performance, ensuring alignment with corporate goals and sales forecasts.
• Represent the company at exhibitions, conferences, and trade fairs.
• Continuously assess risks, challenges, and opportunities in the dynamic pharmaceutical landscape.

Qualifications and Experience

• Bachelor's Degree in Pharmacy, Biochemistry, Marketing, Business Administration, or related field (MBA or Postgraduate qualification is an added advantage).
• Minimum of 4-6 years of proven experience in pharmaceutical sales, marketing, or business development.
• Strong understanding of the Nigerian pharmaceutical market, distribution channels, and regulatory environment.
• Demonstrated success in identifying new business opportunities and growing market share.

Key Skills and Attributes:

• Smart, analytical, and business-savvy with strong decision-making abilities.
• Excellent Communication, presentation, and negotiation skills.
• Strong networking and relationship-building capability.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision and take initiative to achieve goals.
• High intergrity, professionalism, and resilience under pressure.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Powerpoint, Word) and CRM tools.

Remuneration
Competitive salary with performance-based incentives, career growth opportunities, and other benefits commensurate with experience.