Business Development Manager Of Pharmaceutical Sourcing & Licensing

Overview

Evolve is partnering with an innovative pharmaceutical company to recruit a Business Development Manager of Pharmaceutical Sourcing & Licensing. The role will take full ownership of their UK and European in-licensing strategy, acting as the key link between European innovation and the China market.

This is a full-time permanent position with high autonomy for a commercially driven dealmaker ready to identify, negotiate, and secure niche product opportunities.

Excellent Salary & Benefits – a competitive starting salary depending on experience, plus much more.

• Proven Deal Maker: 3‑5+ years of experience in business development or licensing within pharma, biotech, or life sciences.
• Track Record of Success:
  Demonstrated ability to source, negotiate, and execute partnerships or licensing deals.
• Strategic & Independent:
  Self‑motivated, entrepreneurial mindset with the ability to manage the full business development cycle autonomously.
• Understanding of Product Development:
  Knowledge of pharmaceutical product development pathways is highly valued.

• Lead High‑Impact Deals:
  Own the full deal lifecycle, from sourcing opportunities to negotiating and closing contracts across Europe.
• Build Strategic Partnerships:
  Develop and leverage a network in biotech, mid‑pharma, and innovation hubs to uncover high‑potential paediatric and niche products.
• Drive Market Insights:
  Independently research therapeutic niches to inform and optimize in‑licensing strategy for the Chinese market.
• Collaborate Across Teams:
  Partner with regulatory, scientific, and operations teams to structure feasible, innovative partnership opportunities.

Two‑stage interview process:

• Interview with a hiring manager who is a passionate and experienced leader, values your ideas, mentors your growth, and is committed to helping you succeed in this role.

Excited to learn more? Click apply or reach out to the Pharmaceutical recruitment team for full details!

Evolve is a leading recruitment and outsourcing organisation, operating within the Pharmaceutical, Healthcare, Medical Device and Life Science sectors.

Equal opportunities are important to us. We believe that diversity and inclusion are critical to our success as a company. We encourage applications from everyone, regardless of background, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability status, ethnicity, belief, age, family or parental status, and any other characteristic.