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.