Head of Business Development- Pharma- Asian market

Background:
Nonstop''s client is an very interesting and dynamic international company with over 100 years of history in market expansion specialising in particular in Asia. They have several business units including Pharmaceutical''s which works with global Pharmaceutical companies in expanding across diverse markets. Our client offers expert ''on the ground'' consultancy combined with high technology and highly regulated facilities, very much the ideal partner for any business looking at these markets. Our client is able to offer you a position with a huge scope for growing the business significantly in markets where there is significant growth prospects, so this would be a great match for those ''hunters'' that like to source and generate new business leads. You will also have a great advantage in our client''s strong name and reputation in these markets as well as a growing name amongst the Pharmaceutical sector. Our client is also able to offer you an attractive location, based in their global headquarters in Zurich. As the Head of New BD you will be working directly alongside the Vice President to define the sales strategy and marketing alongside the new business development therefore giving you the opportunity of a diverse position working alongside one of the company''s key decision makers. This position will take responsibility for developing and growing business for special chemical ingredients by identifying new business opportunities related to new suppliers and products, negotiating deals and giving support to local sales force, visit suppliers for business discussions and and being present for audits. Our client is looking for a candidate with a background in Chemical Engineering, Pharmaceutical or other related degree with strong and demonstrated experience in account management, sales or business development with specifically Pharmaceutical chemicals. A knowledge of the pharmaceutical industry in Asia would be a strong advantage, and experience in working in these markets would be beneficial. This is a position that is looking to be filled as soon as possible so for a confidential discussion about this position, or any other Commercial and Marketing positions we have available, please contact Dominic Roberts by e-mail on d.roberts@nonstop-recruitment.com or by telephone on +44(0)207 940 2105.