29
Apr
2019
What traits pharma business development personnel should have?
Pharma business development person should have following traits
- Qualifications (preferably in pharmaceutical like B.Pharma / M.Pharma / B.Sc / BS – Pharma with management degree. A certificate course in Pharmaceutical Business Development will be added benefit.)
- Knowledge – Drug and Biopharma discovery, development, project management skills, knowledge about the licensing and business development activities in a pharmaceutical company
- High energy and good achievement orientation
- Genuine interest to grow in the pharmaceutical industry
- Clear, demonstrable professional achievements
- Work well solo and as part of a team – Team work & team player
- High drive for results and self-motivated
- Strong planning and organisational skills
- Excellent interpersonal skills and a clear communicator
- Advance negotiation skills
- An aptitude for learning (including complex technical information, and execution of selling skills)
- Consistent demonstration of “winning spirit” behaviours that have contributed to team success
- Previous experience in a similar role of international business development in a pharma company.