Business Development Manager (OUT Licensing)

WE ARE HIRING!

BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT MANAGER – OUT-LICENSING

Neuraxpharm is looking for people who want to make a difference and improve patients’ lives within the CNS area. We want individuals who will go the extra mile and make great things happen.

Being part of this team does not mean you are just working for a company, but for a cause!

We are seeking a Business Development Manager – Out Licensing to strengthen our Corporate Business Development & Innovation Area. Given the highly specialized nature of the role, based in Spain

Your mission:

Reporting to the Chief Business Development & Innovation Officer, you will lead Neuraxpharm’s global out‑licensing strategy, identifying, structuring, and executing licensing opportunities across our product portfolio and pipeline.
Your work will be instrumental in expanding our international commercial footprint through strategic partnerships, licensing agreements, and long‑term collaboration models.

In addition to driving new global out‑licensing opportunities, this role will have full responsibility for managing and maximizing the value of Neuraxpharm’s existing out‑licensing portfolio, ensuring contractual commitments are met and budgeted net sales and EBITDA targets are achieved.

Your major accountabilities:

1. Strategy & Opportunity Development:

• Define and execute Neuraxpharm’slobal out-licensing Out strategy for assigned products and therapeutic areas.
• Identify, screen and prioritize partners and markets.
• Assess opportunities using competitive intelligence, pricing & reimbursement insights, regulatory factors and supply capabilities.

2. Partner Engagement & Deal Closing

• Drive the full BD cycle: prospecting → pitching → negotiation → contracting → onboarding.
• Prepare compelling value propositions and partnering materials.
• Lead term sheet negotiations and align all legal, financial, supply-chain and performance conditions.
• Coordinate internal and external due diligence processes.
• Build strong, trust‑based relationships with current and potential partners.
  
  

3. Cross‑Functional Coordination

• Ensure product documentation and technical packages are “partner‑ready” in collaboration with Regulatory, QA and Technical Operations.
• Work with Finance on financial modelling, profitability analysis and scenario planning.
• Validate production capacity and supply continuity with Supply Chain.
• Ensure scientific and brand alignment with Medical and Marketing functions.
  
  

4. Portfolio Performance, Governance & Market Intelligence

• Own and manage Neuraxpharm’s global out‑licensing portfolio, ensuring partners meet contractual, commercial and performance obligations.
• Be accountable for portfolio performance against budgeted net sales, gross margin and EBITDA targets.
• Monitor actuals vs budget and forecasts in close collaboration with Finance; identify performance gaps, risks and mitigation actions.
• Lead corrective action plans for underperforming partners, acting as the primary internal escalation point and coordinating with Legal, Finance, Supply Chain and Commercial teams.
• Identify and execute opportunities to optimize and grow existing agreements, including:
• Territory expansions
• Lifecycle management initiatives
• Contract amendments, extensions or restructuring
• Ensure effective governance of licensing agreements, including performance tracking, reporting and compliance.
• Represent Neuraxpharm at key international partnering events and conferences, supporting both portfolio visibility and future opportunity generation.

We would like you to have:

• 5+ years of experience negotiating and managing pharmaceutical FDF deals.
• Demonstrated track record in out‑licensing of drug product dossiers.
• Strong experience preparing and negotiating term sheets and complex commercial agreements.
• Solid understanding of regulatory, quality and supply‑chain implications in cross‑border licensing.
• Demonstrated experience managing existing licensing portfolios with responsibility for commercial performance.
• Strong financial acumen, with hands‑on experience tracking net sales, profitability and EBITDA impact of licensing agreements.
• Bachelor’s degree in science, Pharmacy, Chemistry, Engineering, or similar (MBA/BD & Licensing postgraduate highly valued).
• Fluent English (Spanish a plus).
• Willingness to travel 30–40%

ABOUT US

Neuraxpharm is a leading European specialty pharmaceutical company focused on the treatment of the central nervous system (CNS), including both psychiatric and neurological disorders. It has a unique understanding of the CNS market built over 35 years.

Neuraxpharm is constantly innovating, with new products and solutions to address unmet patient needs and is expanding its portfolio through its pipeline and acquisitions.

The company has c. 1,000 employees and develops and commercializes CNS products through a direct presence in more than 20 countries in Europe, two in Latin America, one in the Middle East and globally via partners in more than 50 countries. Neuraxpharm is backed by funds advised by Permira.

Neuraxpharm manufactures many of its pharmaceutical products at Neuraxpharm Pharmaceuticals in Spain.

Be part of the team where you can count on us to deliver:

• Individual Professional development in a leading European pharmaceutical company with an ambitious international growth strategy.
• Attractive remuneration according to the experience and skills provided.
• An inspiring leadership team that drives performance.
• An inclusive culture promoting diversity across the teams that will inspire you every day with a passionate, dynamic, a result focused and an expert & excellent team!

Interested in knowing more?

Have a look at what Neuraxpharm culture represents and what makes us a great place to work: www.neuraxpharm.com

If you want to join us, this is your opportunity!

WE COUNT ON YOU, YOU COUNT ON US

At Neuraxpharm’s we ensure an inclusive, diverse, safe and respectful work environment for everyone in its organization. As we care for our people as much as we do for our patients, we are committed to guaranteeing a healthy, inclusive and equal opportunity workplace that enables employees to develop their professional potential, while ensuring their individual and collective satisfaction.

We are guided by a Diversity & Inclusion policy to ensure a business culture based on the principles of diversity, equality and inclusion. Our policy complies with European legal regulations and includes the necessary standards, processes and measures to be taken in the event of discrimination or harassment against any employee of the company.

We embrace and promote different cultures, gender identities, seniorities, ages and mindsets within the workplace, to bring different perspectives, styles and experiences to our business.