Principal - External Developments

Join our growth journey! We are seeking an experienced professional in generic pharma development to fuel our pipeline of prescription drugs for Northern Europe.

About the job

As Principal, External Developments you will play a crucial role in expanding our product pipeline for specialty niche generics in Northern Europe by identifying interesting development opportunities. You will identify and evaluate product leads together with internal and external stakeholders until they reach the development phase, after which you will play a smaller, supportive role.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Continuously working on finding new product candidates for external development so we build a strong pre-pipeline. This is conducted both through pharmaceutical technical assessment of products as well as through market analysis to build robust business case calculations assessing the viability and potential of new development opportunities.
• Maturing pre-pipeline projects through our stage-gate model both by independently driving assessments and by successfully working with internal stakeholders.
• Eventually contracting with CDMOs for the development and supply and transferring the projects to project development leads/PMO.
• Maintaining and expanding a strong network of CDMOs through virtual meetings as well as traveling internationally to perform face-to-face meetings.
• Maintaining solid knowledge of requirements for registration documentation for generic pharma products.

You will be joining the External Development department for the Specialty Rx platform and will report to the Head of External Development.

Who are you?

We seek a candidate with a university degree within natural science or economics/business administration as well as a proven track record (10+ years) of success in actively working with generic pharmaceutical development projects (preferably project management).

In addition, we envision that you bring the following:

• Self-motivation and a strong ability to work pro-actively
• A strong business acumen and a dedication to successfully completing initiated tasks
• A team-oriented approach, with a solid understanding of cross-functional dynamics, excellent communication skills and the ability to work constructively with internal stakeholders
• A proactive mindset with a “can-do” attitude and strong analytical skills
• An understanding of the European generic market dynamics and regulatory pathways
• A well-established network within the CDMO industry
• Basic understanding of the European patent legislation and framework
• Strong negotiation skills and ability to find common ground ensuring Orifarm's best interests
• Fluency in English
• IT competences: Microsoft Office and Power BI

Who are we? 

You will be the first addition to the External Development department transforming it from a one-person department to a team. Team spirit is incredibly important to us and we support each other wherever we can. Meeting company goals and celebrating these is more important than fulfilling individual ambitions. We have a friendly, informal and direct tone and closely cooperate with departments like BD in-licensing, Program Management, Regulatory Affairs and Quality Assurance that support us in bringing product ideas to project level.

"In Specialty Rx, we believe in the power of teamwork and innovation where ideas are valued. We foster a supportive environment where we help each other think outside the box and constantly challenge ourselves to find better ways. Every team member's contribution is crucial to our success."

Why should you work for Orifarm?
At Orifarm, we know that our growth comes from the development of our employees. We are an ambitious organization with an entrepreneurial culture celebrating can-do attitudes, smarts, and hearts. Our secret to success? Valuing how different skill sets join forces to make our journey happen.

You will experience a work environment characterized by flexibility and a strong commitment to work-life balance, understanding that the best results come from satisfied and well-supported employees. Our international setting offers great opportunities for growth and career advancement. Additionally, you can enjoy a great canteen with various delicious and healthy meals at our offices and take advantage of the massage service available at our office in Odense. We also prioritize social events and gatherings to ensure that our employees feel connected and engaged with each other.

We regard our feedback culture as a fundamental element in the individual employee's opportunities for learning and development. When we have good results, every employee, including student workers, is part of our bonus scheme.

About Orifarm

Everyone should have access to modern medicine. High costs or lack of access to pharmaceuticals should never impact our possibility to receive treatment or relief and live a healthy life. At Orifarm, we aim to bring healthy days by making modern healthcare a better deal for the people and the societies we serve. Working towards our vision, we create access to affordable, high-quality pharmaceuticals and healthcare products by challenging markets and always seeking new opportunities. With our core values paving the way, we always act responsibly and constantly with our customers at the center of our attention. And everything we do is driven by our sole purpose:

For as many as possible, as healthy a day as possible.

Our history goes back to 1994 when Orifarm was founded in Denmark by Hans and Birgitte Bøgh-Sørensen. Since then, Orifarm has grown from a small nine-person company into an international company operating globally in 15 countries. Today, Orifarm is Europe's largest parallel importer of pharmaceuticals and Denmark's largest supplier of pharmaceuticals, with more than 2,200 employees.

We encourage everyone to apply

At Orifarm, we welcome people from all backgrounds, recognizing that the best outcomes come from a diverse and inclusive work environment. Our commitment is to create an environment where different perspectives and skills drive innovation and contribute to a sustainable future. By creating such an environment, we are confident that we can achieve better results together.

Job Location

You can work from home and are expected to join face-to-face meetings in Odense, Denmark at least once per month. You must reside in a country where Orifarm has an established office.

Need further information?

If you need further information about the job, please contact Jacob Bower (jbower@orifarm.com) from August 4 onwards.

We are often looking for new employees to help us grow and therefore, we may have other interesting opportunities for you. Follow us on LinkedIn to receive updates on our business activities and job opportunities: https://www.linkedin.com/feed/. Alternatively, if we do not have any vacant positions that match your interests at this time, we encourage you to submit your resume to our talent pool, from which we continuously select candidates: https://careers.orifarm.com/lp/TalentPool/28c5a1691eef5fd4/.

Application deadline 

Applications will be assessed from the beginning of August onwards until the position has been filled.