JOB DESCRIPTION:

ABOUT ABBOTT

Abbott is a global healthcare leader, creating breakthrough science to improve people’s health. We’re always looking towards the future, anticipating changes in medical science and technology.

WORKING AT ABBOTT

At Abbott, you can do work that matters, grow, and learn, care for yourself and family, be your true self and live a full life. You will have access to:

• Career development with an international company where you can grow the career you dream of.

• A company recognized as a great place to work in dozens of countries around the world and named one of the most admired companies in the world by Fortune.

• A company that is recognized as one of the best big companies to work for as well as a best place to work for diversity, working mothers, female executives, and scientists.

Established Pharmaceuticals

We are committed to bringing the benefits of our trusted medicines to more people in the world’s fastest-growing countries. Our broad portfolio of high-quality and differentiated branded generic medicines reaches across multiple therapeutic areas including gastroenterology, women's health, cardiometabolic, pain management/central nervous system, and respiratory.

JOB SUMMARY

Main purpose of the role: Manage projects relating to licensing and acquisition of new products (business case development, proposal preparation, cross-function / affiliate alignment, support deal negotiation, partner relationship development.

Core job responsibilities:

1. New product project / business development

• Part of the NPI / Business Development team, being responsible for driving business development, licensing, acquisition projects across APAC countries
• To create a comprehensive picture of the market/product opportunity.  Develops strategies from market and medical/clinical data (trends, unmet therapy needs) and clinical profile/indications/patents of product, develops a SWOT analysis, forecast short and long-term market development and product potential. 
• Project management – manage and execute new product projects,  including product assessment, business case development and proposal, cross-function coordination, partner evaluation and negotiation, due diligence, and support contracting works

2. Market research

• To develop, recommend, create, and review market research solutions through quantitative and qualitative research, and local initiatives.
• To construct future markets for New Business Development and pipeline products through compilation of data.
• Partnership with Marketing Team to develop situational analysis for business case development.
• To expand company awareness of business opportunities in line with Company’s strategic goals

3. Others

• To ensure team activities to comply with Company Business Code of Conduct and all local applicable laws within scope of function responsibility.
• Special projects as directed & assigned by Associate Head of BD

MINIMUM BACKGROUND/ EXPERIENCE REQUIRED

Work Experience:

• Experience in either business development, project management in regards of new product licensing and acquisition, or sales & marketing in the pharmaceutical segment with at least 5 years at MNC.
• Have good knowledge & experience in market research. Deep understanding macro market environment.
• B2B experience is an advantage

Core Skill Requirement:

1. Professional Skill

• Comprehensive knowledge of the pharmaceutical.
• Strong analytical skills to analyze data and draw valid conclusions, to do ‘number crunching’, and make recommendations based on quantitative or qualitative data.
• P&L understanding or knowledgeable on Financial.
• Report writing – pull diverse sources of information together into a concise, comprehensive document.
• Project management
• Long- and short-term planning, project management skill
• Strong interpersonal skills to work with various people and departments.
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Strong negotiation skill

2. Behavioral / Leadership Skill

• Vision Leadership
• Managing Innovation
• Driving Results
• Conceptual Thinking
• Client Orientation

3. Language Skill

• Vietnamese/ Tiếng Việt
• English/Tiếng Anh

4. Computer Skill

• Strong computer skills –Excel, PowerPoint, internet searches.

MINIMUM EDUCATION REQUIRED

• A Bachelor's degree in Pharmacy or a Medical degree is a plus, and an MBA qualification is desirable.

     

The base pay for this position is

N/A

In specific locations, the pay range may vary from the range posted.

     

JOB FAMILY:

Project Management

     

DIVISION:

EPD Established Pharma

        

LOCATION:

Vietnam > Ho Chi Minh City : Me Linh Point Tower

     

ADDITIONAL LOCATIONS:

     

WORK SHIFT:

Standard

     

TRAVEL:

Not specified

     

MEDICAL SURVEILLANCE:

Not Applicable

     

SIGNIFICANT WORK ACTIVITIES:

Continuous sitting for prolonged periods (more than 2 consecutive hours in an 8 hour day)