At STADA we pursue our purpose “Caring for people‘s health as a trusted partner” worldwide. Originally founded by pharmacists, we are a leading manufacturer of high-quality pharmaceuticals. More than 12,300 employees around the globe live our values Integrity, Entrepreneurship, Agility and One STADA to achieve ambitious goals and shape the successful future of STADA.

The pharmaceutical company EG is a Belgian company and leader of generic medicines in Belgium. Today, the company counts 190 collaborators. EG is part of STADA Group and consists of 3 divisions: EG Generics, Consumer Care & Specialty Care. With over 30 years of experience, EG is the indisputable market leader of generic medicines in Belgium. The EG Generics portfolio contains almost 700 medicines (mostly prescription medicines) destined for the treatment of health problems in almost every therapeutic domain. The EG team also offers continuous practical support to doctors and specialists for a responsible and affordable patient care. EG Consumer Care creates innovative brands of nutritional supplements, medical aids and medicines that are available in pharmacies without prescription (OTC). We emphasize ‘evidence-based nutraceuticals’: nutritional supplements that are scientifically tested and who help you sustain your health. EG Specialty Care also offers very specialized prescription medicines – mainly to hospitals and psychiatric institutions. We are also working on expanding the product line with, among others, biosimilars. To strengthen our team, we’re looking for a: 
 

Business Development & Portfolio Manager Generics   

Strombeek-Bever | Belgium (BE) | Full-time | Permanent 

Job Summary:

We are seeking a strategic & hands-on business development manager Generics who can contribute to the company’s growth by driving portfolio management with a focus on development & launch excellence as well as form and manage strategic partnerships for in-licensing, out-licensing and commercial collaborations across existing and new areas within the OTC and Generics space.

Key Responsibilities:

Strategy & Stakeholder management

• Drive the development strategy for OTC and Generics in Belgium.
• Lead the selection process, ensuring strategic alignment with EG’s commercial objectives.
• Build robust business cases including financial models, forecasts, investment plans and risk assessments.
• Provide Belgian market input to the Generics marketing & sales team in order to support decision-making for the Generics marketing & sales plans
• Work cross-functionally with internal stakeholders (Marketing, Regulatory, Medical, Finance, Supply Chain, Market Access) to ensure alignment and readiness for pipeline execution

Business Development

• Support product evaluations (including dossiers, registration feasibility, commercial attractiveness).
• Identify and evaluate external growth opportunities (in-licensing, partnerships, co-marketing, out-licensing).
• Support the short-, mid- and long-term BD strategy for Generics in Belgium.
• Lead due diligence, negotiations, and contract development for new deals.
• Collaborate with global and regional BD teams to align local initiatives with group strategy.
• Ensure compliance with corporate BD policies and governance standards

Launch Excellence

• Lead and coordinate end-to-end launch processes for new Gx products: from regulatory readiness to go-to-market inclusief full project management.                                
• Ensure strong back-end planning, demand forecasting, positioning and market differentiation.
• Collaborate closely with commercial, regulatory, medical, and supply teams to ensure timely and impactful product launches.
• Track progress on key launch KPIs and ensure escalation and resolution of any barriers to success.

Qualifications:

• Master’s degree in Pharmacy, Engineering, Business Administration or similar; MBA is a plus.
• Appr. 3 years’ experience in business development, portfolio management or commercial/marketing roles in the pharmaceutical or healthcare industry.
• Proven understanding of OTC/Gx markets and consumer healthcare dynamics.
• Solid grasp of the full product lifecycle from opportunity identification to launch and lifecycle management.
• Experience in contract negotiation, licensing deals and cross-functional project coordination.
• Strong analytical skills, financial acumen and strategic mindset.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Fluent in Dutch & English and strong knowledge of French.
• Proactive, results-oriented, collaborative and entrepreneurial mindset.
• Willingness to travel occasionally internationally.

Personal Attributes:

• Innovative: Ability to think creatively and develop innovative solutions.
• Results-Oriented: Focused on achieving goals and driving business growth.
• Adaptable: Comfortable working in a fast-paced and dynamic environment.

Benefits:

• Competitive salary and performance-based bonuses.
• Comprehensive health and wellness benefits.
• Opportunities for professional development and career advancement.

Do you have the Motivation, Energy and Passion it takes? Then this job might be for you. Apply now!