Business Development Manager at Devon Pharmaceuticals Limited

Devon Pharmaceuticals Limited - The primary business of Devon Pharmaceuticals a foremost provider of pharmaceutical services in Nigeria spreading through Sub-Saharan Africa and beyond is to conduct business as importers of finished pharmaceutical products and to conduct sales and marketing of such in the most ethical manner. Our products are sourced from reputable, GMP-certified factories across the globe. We maintain proper storage facilities in Lagos and other strategic towns in the different parts of Nigeria.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Business Development Manager

Location: Sabo, Lagos
Employment Type: Full-time

Job Summary

• We are seeking a highly motivated and intelligent Business Development Manager with strong initiative, creativity, and hunger for success.
• The ideal candidate will be responsible for identifying new business opportunities, expanding market presence, and driving revenue growth for the company's pharmaceutical products both locally and internationally.
• This Individual must be results-oriented, strategic in thinking, and capable of building long-term relationships with distributors, healthcare professionals, regulatory agencies, and key stakeholders in the pharmaceutical ecosystem.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and execute business development strategies to achieve growth targets in the Nigerian Pharmaceutical market.
• Identify, evaluate and secure new business opportunites, partnerships, and distribution networks.
• Conduct thorough market research to identify trends, competitor activities, and emerging product opportunities.
• Build strong relationships with hospitals, pharmacies government institutions, and medical representatives.
• Lead negotiations with partners, agents and distributors to secure profitable agreements.
• Collaborate with the marketin and regulatory teams to support product registration, launches and promotional campaigns.
• Prepare and present business proposals, market reports, and performance analyses to management.
• Monitor and evaluate business performance, ensuring alignment with corporate goals and sales forecasts.
• Represent the company at exhibitions, conferences, and trade fairs.
• Continuously assess risks, challenges, and opportunities in the dynamic pharmaceutical landscape.

Qualifications and Experience

• Bachelor's Degree in Pharmacy, Biochemistry, Marketing, Business Administration, or related field (MBA or Postgraduate qualification is an added advantage).
• Minimum of 4-6 years of proven experience in pharmaceutical sales, marketing, or business development.
• Strong understanding of the Nigerian pharmaceutical market, distribution channels, and regulatory environment.
• Demonstrated success in identifying new business opportunities and growing market share.

Key Skills and Attributes:

• Smart, analytical, and business-savvy with strong decision-making abilities.
• Excellent Communication, presentation, and negotiation skills.
• Strong networking and relationship-building capability.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision and take initiative to achieve goals.
• High intergrity, professionalism, and resilience under pressure.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Powerpoint, Word) and CRM tools.

Remuneration
Competitive salary with performance-based incentives, career growth opportunities, and other benefits commensurate with experience.

Application Closing Date
Not Specified.