Adexen is mandated by one of its clients in the Pharmaceutical/FMCG industry to recruit a Business Development Manager. The position is based in Lagos, Nigeria.
Responsibilities
The Business Development Manager will Identify, review and select new Products for inclusion into the company’s product Portfolio
Identify the Unique Selling Properties of the products with the marketing team
Continually review and scan the environment for opportunities.
Initiate discussions, review prices, pack sizes and strength.
To ensure proper CTD dossiers are available for registration with regulatory authorities.
Liaise with marketing to ensure that the Value Chain Pricing is properly done, and that the product will be viable when launched.
Liaise with finance to conclude on the right margins for new products.
Ensure that the identified gaps in the dossier are properly completed before submission.
Follow up with contracts for New Products with both the lawyers and group team.
Initiate and ensure that Trademarks are concluded on record time for products that will be branded.
Follow up with the Design of packs, SmPc, literature inserts to ensure that they are compliant with regulatory requirements for all New Products.
Handle regulatory aspects of export operations.
Review the products and opportunities for the company.
Conduct a preliminary review including price analysis of potential partners.
Identify other countries for export after a successful pilot study of the model used in Ghana.
To follow up on all projects related to WHO products.
Review of the product and project opportunities
Following up with our partners to prepare the documentation and submit to different regulatory authorities across Africa.
Start the process of mapping Developmental partners and informing them of current progress for WHO products including registration for business.
Desired Skills and Experience
Bachelor's degree from a recognised university in Pharmacy or any related field of study
MBA is a plus
Minimum 7 years of proven experience in Business Development and Product Management in the Pharmaceutical industry within an international group.
Strong sales background
Good working knowledge of regulations and current industry practices.
We thank all applicants however only those selected will be contacted.
Industry
FMCG
Job Seniority
Manager
Job Category
Business Development
Employment Type
Full time
Experience
5 - 10 years
Skills
New Business Development, Sales, Marketing Strategy, Emerging Markets, Business Development, Organization, Business Strategy, Team Management, Fast-Moving Consumer Goods (FMCG)
