In/Out Licensing Specialist

In/Out Licensing specialist
Hertfordshire
Permanent
3 days per week (ideally Tues, Weds, Thurs)
Pharmaceutical Development and Manufacturing sector

Scope of the role:

Identifying and moving in-licensing and out-licensing opportunities through the sales lifecycle across a wide range of products within the medical devices, medicines and cosmetics regulatory sectors. You will assess external opportunities, prepare business cases and engage with both internal teams as well as external partners.

Role requirements:

Identify in-licensing opportunities that have good synergy with NPD, wider commercial portfolio and expansion targets.
Create opportunity assessments which focus on: market size and dynamics, competitor landscape, regulatory pathways and formulation, product claims and positioning in the market, implications for manufacturing and supply chain and IP/exclusivity status. You will also identify risks that could affect feasibility, profitability and timescales.
Understand a variety of formulations and their USP's, analyse current portfolio to highlight products suitable for out-licensing.
Working with Marketing team to approach potential licensing partners in targeted territories and/or therapeutics areas.
Create out-licensing packs covering product profiles, claim support and regulatory status information.
Supporting teams with technical, quality or regulatory due diligence from external parties.
Working internally to maintain the profile of commercial opportunities, providing context, rationale and data in order to maintain momentum.
Collaborate with Quality, Supply Chain and Finance colleagues to ensure continual operational feasibility.

Your background:

BSc (or equivalent) in Pharmacy or a related discipline
Proven success in a business development role
Current and working knowledge of the regulatory landscape around semi-solid formulation of pharmaceutical/cosmetic products and medical devices
Highly organised, with accuracy and keen eye for detail
Strong negotiation and influencing skills
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