Associate Director Business Development Portfolio Strategy innovative

Associate Director Business Development Portfolio Strategy innovative

Teva

Haarlem, Netherlands

How you’ll spend your day

Mature Brands Management & Lifecycle Leadership

• Oversee the lifecycle management of mature brands with annual revenues exceeding $0.5B, ensuring sustained value and commercial performance.
• Develop and implement strategies to limit revenue erosion, optimize brand positioning, and extend product lifecycle.
• Track and analyze business performance metrics for mature brands, proactively identifying risks and opportunities.

Divestment Support

• Support the strategic evaluation and execution of divestment opportunities for mature brands.
• Coordinate with internal stakeholders to ensure smooth transition and value realization.

Opportunity Identification & Market Screening

• Lead proactive identification and qualification of innovative assets across Europe, focusing on high-impact, near- and mid-term opportunities.
• Maintain a pulse on emerging science, therapeutic trends, and competitive dynamics through deep engagement with biotech, academia, and venture networks.
• Build and maintain a strong network of external contacts including biotech executives, venture capitalists, academic institutions, and industry experts.

Evaluation & Due Diligence

• Oversee and drive cross-functional due diligence processes, ensuring rigorous assessment of scientific, regulatory, commercial, and financial dimensions.
• Develop and present compelling investment cases and risk-adjusted forecasts to senior leadership.
• Deliver clear, data-driven recommendations to senior leadership.

Portfolio Strategy & Integration

• Ensure strategic alignment of external opportunities with EU portfolio priorities and corporate objectives.
• Partner with commercial and market access teams to shape go-to-market strategies, launch sequencing, and pricing/access frameworks.
• Provide strategic input into the divestment of mature brands, optimizing portfolio value and resource allocation.

Thought Leadership & Stakeholder Influence

• Act as a senior thought partner to the Head of EU BD and SVP Innovative EU, contributing to long-range planning and innovation strategy.
• Foster strong internal alignment across functions and geographies, ensuring seamless execution of BD initiatives.
• Contribute to capability building within the team.

Your experience and qualifications

• Advanced degree in Life Sciences, Pharmacy, or related field; MBA or PhD strongly preferred.
• 6–8+ years of progressive experience in strategic consulting business development or BD within the pharmaceutical or biotech industry.
• Demonstrated success in leading complex evaluations and executing BD transactions.
• Deep understanding of the European pharmaceutical landscape, regulatory frameworks, and commercial models.
• Exceptional communication, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills.
• Fluent in English; proficiency in additional European languages is a plus.