Business Development Executive

Dermal Laboratories is a thriving, successful independent pharmaceutical company specialising in topical formulations. Our expertise in Dermatology has led to the development of several leading prescription and OTC brands for the management of eczema and psoriasis as well as treatments for spots, warts/verruca’s, pain and many other conditions.

The Business Development Executive plays a strategic role in identifying and progressing both in-licensing and out-licensing opportunities across a diverse portfolio of medicines, medical devices, and cosmetics. This part-time position requires an experienced, confident, self-directed, and commercially persuasive individual capable of influencing cross-functional teams and driving projects forward.

The role involves assessing external opportunities, preparing internal business cases, and proactively engaging with both internal departments and external partners. A strong ability to communicate, negotiate, and challenge internal and external assumptions is essential.

Key responsibilities:

In-licencing Opportunity Identification & Evaluation

• Proactively identify, assess, and prioritise in-licensing opportunities that align with NPD and commercial portfolio strategy and growth targets.
• Generate opportunity assessments, including:
  • Market size and dynamics
  • Competitive landscape
  • Formulation assessment
  • Regulatory pathway
  • Product claims and positioning
  • Manufacturing and supply chain implications
  • Intellectual property or exclusivity status
• Identify risks that could affect feasibility, timelines, or profitability

Out-Licensing Activities

• Understand formulations and their USPs, analyse the current product portfolio to identify products suitable for out-licensing
• In collaboration with marketing, identify and approach potential licensing partners in target territories or therapeutic categories.
• Generate out-licensing opportunity packs, including product profiles, claim support and regulatory status.
• Support internal departments in responding to technical, quality, or regulatory due diligence from external parties.

Internal Stakeholder Engagement

• Drive licensing initiatives internally, ensuring projects maintain momentum
• Influence Marketing to evaluate the above commercial opportunities, providing clear rationale and data where needed.
• Work collaboratively with Regulatory Affairs to assess regulatory risks.
• Coordinate with Quality, Supply Chain, and Finance colleagues to ensure operational feasibility and financial viability.

To be successful in this role, you will need:

• University degree, preferably in Pharmacy
• Business development experience
• Strong knowledge of regulatory landscape
• Strong organisational skills
• High degree of accuracy with a keen eye for detail.
• Self-motivation with a ‘can do’ attitude
• Ability to influence others to manage tight deadlines
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written
• Ability to learn quickly
• Experience of using various computer systems