About Minapharm:

Minapharm Pharmaceuticals is a leading pharmaceutical company in Egypt and the Middle East and the largest end-to-end manufacturer of biological therapies in MEA with over 20 years of experience in cellular and bioprocess engineering. Headquartered in Cairo, Minapharm commercializes over 100 life-saving and life-enhancing products ranging from small molecules to complex bioengineered proteins and viral vectors, with an impressive immunotherapy pipeline. Together with its wholly-owned Berlin-based subsidiary, ProBioGen AG - a world-leading CDMO, Minapharm has established an integrated business model making it the only gene-to-market company in the region. Consolidating its international platform of intelligent biopharmaceutical technologies with the longstanding process development and manufacturing expertise in the MEA, Minapharm, together with ProBioGen, has incorporated MiGenTra GmbH headquartered in Berlin and manufacturing in Cairo, to enhance the accessibility to critical healthcare transforming medicines through product development and commercialization of Biosimilar mABs, Cell, and Gene Therapies and vaccines, at affordable prices in Egypt, and MEA.

Our Values:

· Diversity & Respect

· Integrity & Accountability

· Collaboration

· Leadership & Empowerment

· Innovation & Continuous Learning

Job Summary:

Plays a major role in driving the company's growth through strategic partnerships and in-licensing opportunities. Responsible for identifying, evaluating, and managing potential in-licensing opportunities to enhance our pharmaceutical portfolio. Working closely with cross-functional teams, assess the strategic fit, commercial potential, and financial viability of potential partnerships to ensure alignment with our company's objectives.

Duties:

• Portfolio Strategy Development: Collaborate with senior leadership to develop and refine the in-licensing portfolio strategy, aligned with the company's overall business goals and therapeutic area priorities.
• Opportunity Identification: Proactively identify potential in-licensing opportunities through market research, competitive analysis, and relationship-building with external partners, including pharmaceutical companies, academic institutions, and biotechnology firms.
• Due Diligence: Lead the comprehensive evaluation of potential in-licensing opportunities, including assessing the scientific, clinical, regulatory, and commercial aspects of candidate assets. Conduct thorough due diligence and risk assessment to inform decision-making processes.
• Financial Analysis: Conduct financial analysis, including forecasting, valuation, and ROI assessment, to determine the economic viability and potential value creation of in-licensing opportunities. Develop financial models and business cases to support investment decisions.
• Cross-functional Collaboration: Collaborate closely with internal stakeholders, including R&D, commercial, legal, finance, marketing and regulatory teams, to ensure alignment and integration of in-licensing activities with broader business strategies and operational plans.
• Portfolio Management: Oversee the ongoing management of in-licensing partnerships, including monitoring performance against milestones, tracking financial performance, and identifying opportunities for optimization and value enhancement.
• Market Intelligence: Stay abreast of industry trends, market dynamics, competitive landscape, and emerging technologies to inform strategic decision-making and identify new opportunities for collaboration and growth.

Job Requirements:

• Advanced degree in life sciences, business administration, or related field. MBA or PhD preferred.
• Minimum of 10 years experience in global pharmaceutical business development, licensing, or strategic planning, with a proven track record of successful in-licensing transactions.
• Deep understanding of the global pharmaceutical industry, including drug development processes, regulatory requirements, and commercialization strategies.
• Strong analytical skills, with the ability to assess complex scientific, clinical, and financial information and make data-driven recommendations.
• Excellent negotiation and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build and maintain relationships with external partners and internal stakeholders.
• Strategic mindset, with the ability to think creatively, identify opportunities, and develop innovative solutions to drive business growth.
• Strong project management skills, with the ability to effectively prioritize and manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to clearly articulate complex concepts and influence key stakeholders.
• Excellent English language skills. Knowledge of French, Spanish & Russian would be an asset.