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Vetoquinol

Develops and markets veterinary medicines

Business Development and International Agreements Manager

Business Development & PartnershipsPosted on Nov 10
Full-timeParis, FranceNo salary listed

About the Job

Requirements

  • A degree or qualification as a pharmacist, veterinarian, PhD, or MBA is required.
  • Seven to ten years of business development experience is required, preferably in animal or human health.
  • Proficiency with computer tools is required.
  • Fluency in French and English is required.

Responsibilities

  • Create Europe-based transactions and partnerships aligned with the company’s strategy, vision, missions, and values.
  • Manage alliances after agreements are signed, according to the Group’s strategic priorities.
  • Participate in Business Development and Licensing team meetings as part of the development policy.
  • Contribute to team cohesion and cross-functional collaboration, and create the conditions for successful work.
  • Propose partnership opportunities.
  • Lead business development transactions ranging from licensing to distribution.
  • Research partnership opportunities by studying conferences, medical and scientific meetings, and industry networks.
  • Work across disciplines and collaborate with relevant departments, taking predefined targets and portfolio products into account.
  • Identify, review, and evaluate new products, technology licensing opportunities, and acquisition opportunities.
  • Make recommendations to the Group and relevant stakeholders.
  • Negotiate contractual terms and execute contracts, including managing internal processes and agreement approval processes.
  • Manage implementation of agreements after conclusion, working closely with project managers.
  • Monitor the implementation process with the legal team.
  • Serve as the primary contact for external partners and represent the Group’s interests.
  • Identify, establish, and manage strategic alliance relationships with universities, industrial research organizations, and biotechnology and biopharmaceutical companies in Europe.
  • Identify regional sources for collaboration and co-funding collaborative research.
  • Contribute to defining Group strategy through knowledge of the industry market, product evolution, customer needs, and partnership opportunities.
  • Develop and promote the Group’s image as a preferred partner through interactions with potential and existing partners, in close collaboration with subsidiaries and other departments.

Desired Qualifications

  • Experience in animal or human health is preferred.
  • Knowledge of another European language is a plus.

About the Company

Vetoquinol

Develops and markets veterinary medicines

Vetoquinol is a global animal health company that develops and markets medicines and health products for pets and livestock. Its products are used to treat diseases, prevent illness, and support animal well-being, distributed through a network of subsidiaries and partners in about 24 direct countries with products available in around 100 countries. Core operations include research, development, and commercialisation of veterinary pharmaceuticals and health solutions for both companion and farm animals. What sets Vetoquinol apart is its long family-led history and steady international expansion, including an IPO in 2006 to accelerate growth, which has helped it build a widespread, multi-country presence. The company’s goal is to improve animal health globally by bringing effective veterinary products to markets around the world and expanding access through direct operations and partnerships.

Company size
1,001-5,000
Company stage
IPO
Headquarters
Paris, France
Founded
1933

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