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MCS Group are delighted to be partnering with a leading global animal health company to recruit a Global Business Development & Licensing Lead. This is a fully remote, high-impact commercial role focused on driving international expansion and opening new markets for a leading animal health manufacturer.
This position will play a critical role in accelerating global growth strategy by identifying and developing new business opportunities across untapped geographies, with a particular focus on expanding presence in key international markets such as Europe and beyond. The successful candidate will act as a commercially driven connector in the animal health industry, leveraging their existing network to open doors, build partnerships, and support market entry strategies.
Roles & Responsibilities
- Identify, evaluate, and proactively source global in-licensing, out-licensing, and partnership opportunities (assets, technologies, platforms, or companies)
- Conduct therapeutic and competitive landscape assessments to identify gaps and strategic opportunities
- Build and manage a strong, sustainable deal pipeline across international markets
- Lead cross-functional assessment of opportunities across R&D, clinical, regulatory, commercial, finance, legal, manufacturing, and IP functions
- Support full due diligence processes, ensuring robust evaluation of technical and commercial risks
- Build business cases, valuation models, and financial forecasts including NPV and scenario analysis
- Present clear investment recommendations to senior leadership
- Design and propose deal structures aligned to strategic objectives (e.g. upfront payments, milestones, royalties, co-development arrangements)
- Lead or support negotiations with external partners to secure optimal commercial terms
- Develop negotiation strategies, issue lists, and trade-off scenarios for internal alignment
- Drive internal approval processes, including preparation of executive-level presentations and investment papers
- Build and maintain senior-level relationships with external partners, licensors, and industry stakeholders
- Represent the business at global partnering conferences, scientific meetings, and industry forums
- Participate in alliance governance and joint steering committees where required
- Monitor industry trends, competitor activity, and partnering benchmarks across animal health markets
- Identify emerging technologies, assets, and strategic opportunities aligned to company priorities
- Provide regular insights and recommendations to senior leadership on portfolio strategy and BD opportunities
- Maintain BD&L tracking tools, databases, and opportunity pipelines
Essential Criteria
- Experience in Business Development, Licensing, or Strategic Alliances within the animal health industry
- Proven track record of successfully sourcing, negotiating, and closing licensing or partnership deals (in-licensing and/or out-licensing)
- Strong understanding of animal health markets, including pharmaceuticals, vaccines, or related technologies
- Advanced degree in Life Sciences or related discipline (MSc, PhD or equivalent)
- Strong financial modelling and valuation skills (NPV, risk-adjusted forecasting, scenario analysis)
- Demonstrated ability to evaluate complex scientific and commercial data and translate into clear business decisions
- Established network within the animal health or wider life sciences industry
- Ability to manage multiple complex projects across international markets
Desirable Criteria
- MBA or additional business qualification
- Experience working across multiple therapeutic areas or global markets
- Prior experience within a multinational animal health or pharmaceutical organisation
- Exposure to both in-licensing and out-licensing deal structures at scale
- Experience attending and leveraging global partnering conferences for deal sourcing
- Strong understanding of intellectual property frameworks and licensing agreements
What's On Offer
- Opportunity to play a key role in driving global market expansion for a growing animal health business
- Fully remote working arrangement with international exposure
- Competitive salary of £80,000-£100,000 (up to £110,000 for exceptional candidates)
- Opportunity to shape new market entry strategies in high-growth regions
- High autonomy with direct exposure to senior leadership
- International travel to industry events and partner meetings (occasional)
- Supportive, entrepreneurial environment within a growing global organisation
- Long-term impact role with visibility across global commercial operations
How To Apply
- To speak in absolute confidence about this opportunity please send an up to date CV via the link provided or contact Charlie Plant, Associate Specialist Consultant at MCS Group on .
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Job Info:
- Company: MCS Group
- Position: Global Business Development & Licensing Lead
- Work Location: United Kingdom
- Country: GB
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