Director, Head of Business Development (m/w/d)

Desitin is one of Germany’s few medium-sized privately owned pharmaceutical companies. It is headquartered in Hamburg, where it produces and sells medication primarily destined for the European market. Desitin has significant expertise in medication for treating epilepsy and Parkinson's disease and offers nearly all of the antiseizure drugs listed in the WHO Model List of Essential Medicines. In Germany, over 150,000 epilepsy patients are being treated with drugs provided by Desitin - which is more than the drugs provided by any other pharmaceutical company. Desitin also develops medication for rare diseases and supplements its portfolio with proven over-the-counter drugs sold by pharmacies. With a history spanning over 100 years, Desitin has become synonymous with innovation and tradition for the benefit of patients, and as a company with a solid sense of responsibility for its employees.

• leading and managing the Business Development division. Reporting directly to the Managing Director (CEO) with the aim of expanding the global product portfolio in the strategic core indications
• analyzing, selecting and implementing new product opportunities (R&D, licensing, M&A, asset deals)  
• development of the existing product portfolio
• excellent crossfunctional collaboration
• preparing and conducting price negotiations and concluding contracts in line with the corporate strategy

• a successfully completed degree in natural sciences or economics
• relevant professional experience in the areas of portfolio management, M&A, R&D and BD in the pharmaceutical industry
• strategic foresight, great negotiating skills and an analytical mindset
• a positive, open-minded and assertive personality with an entrepreneurial mindset
• business fluent in German and English
• willingness to travel

• A secure job in one of the most crisis-proof companies in 2023 (award according to the SZ Institute)
• Interesting work with scope for creativity and autonomy
• A competitive salary with attractive social benefits
• Flexible working arrangements
• Professional development support and training
• Wide range of corporate well-being & fitness programs
• Canteen offering a healthy and varied range of foods
• A modern and well-equipped workplace
• Conveniently located near Hamburg Airport (e.g. connections, free parking, job bike leasing options)
• A pleasant working atmosphere in the heart of Hamburg