APAC BD Market Research Manager

1 day ago Be among the first 25 applicants About The Position Medison offers hope to patients suffering from rare and severe diseases, by forming partnerships with emerging biotech companies to accelerate access to highly innovative therapies in international markets. As the creator and leader of the global partnership category in the pharma industry, we strive to be Always Ahead and work relentlessly to bring therapy to patients in need, no matter where they live. Our values are at the core of every action we take, and we are committed to going above and beyond for the benefit of the patients we serve. We are a dynamic, fast-paced company, operating in over 34 countries on 5 continents. We are looking for out-of-the-box thinkers, people who are passionate, caring, agile and adaptive, to join us on our mission. If you are looking to make a difference in people's lives, we invite you to join us As a Market Research Manager you will lead and leverage primary and secondary research, and work with internal functions (Market Access, Medical, Commercial, etc) to provide detailed insights, financial analysis and strategic recommendations to drive informed decision-making. Responsibilities Work in coordination with the Medison Business Development team to support partners through the BD journey from first contact to deal closure. Drive the evaluation of BD opportunities in selected APAC markets, notably China, and assist with development of comprehensive assessment and evaluation of new opportunities. Support the BD assessment for the APAC region and work in collaboration with the team to consolidate insights into the overall Business Case presentation to potential partners Responsible for the development and implementation of assigned market research activities in APAC related to BD projects and opportunities Conduct secondary market research covering all related aspects of potential candidate treatments, from clinical research through to reimbursement and commercial strategy Partner with internal subject matter experts in-region to develop and validate our understanding of unmet need and pathways to market Engage in targeted Primary Market Research through interviews with external stakeholders, mainly key opinion leaders. Maintain awareness of the BD environment and opportunities in APAC. Where appropriate, explore, propose, and initiate business opportunities to further develop Medison's presence in the APAC market. Prepare written analysis and summary reports for the research insights accumulated during your work Comply with all Medison SOPs, policies and national guidelines. Internal And External Work Interfaces Internal – Country and Regional Managers, Functional leads, Business Development Team External – Partners and other relevant stakeholders (e.g. HCPs, KOL’s, pharmacies, clinics, HCPs) Requirements Minimum Graduate Degree in life and/or natural sciences, medicine, pharmaceutical or a similar scientific discipline. Alternative qualifications may be considered if augmented by relevant training or experience Preferred post-graduate degree in relevant scientific, health economic or business fields Minimum 5 years’ experience in either: Pharmaceuticals/Biotechnology – Commercial, Medical or Market Access Associated adjacent organisations, such as Pharmaceutical Consulting Financial Analysis in Banking / Healthcare Business Development in Pharmaceutical /Biotech Experience engaging specialist healthcare professionals and hospitals Experience assessing novel innovative treatments in China Understanding and experience in Asia Pacific pharmaceutical policy and landscape (for example pricing and reimbursement) - an advantage Prior experience with rare diseases and/or oncology - an advantage Fluent English – essential Fluency in Mandarin - essential Required Skills Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to successfully maintain professional and trusting relationships Flexibility in engaging with global team in different time zones, including regular meetings out of local business hours Innovative and strategic thinking Strong analytical and forecasting capabilities Works effectively in highly dynamic and changing environments Ability to participate in multiple complex projects and deliver on (at times) urgent business priorities Ability to collaborate and influence across senior stakeholders internally and externally Mindset of continuous learning Self-management & self-motivation High ethical and compliance standards. Able to encourage cooperation between functions Commercial, financial and marketing acumen and skills Managing complexity (across brands, markets, functions) #J-18808-Ljbffr