Business Development Associate

About Eirgen Pharma

Join Eirgen Pharma, a company established in 2005 with a workforce exceeding 180 employees based in Waterford, Ireland. We pride ourselves on combining the dynamism of a smaller enterprise with a strong commitment to delivering superior medicines worldwide, all while fostering a collaborative and people-centric work environment.

Role Opportunity

We are seeking a driven and commercially focused Business Development Associate to join our full-time, onsite team located in Waterford. This role requires five days a week onsite presence and entails international travel within Europe and the US.

Key Responsibilities

• Identify and research potential new clients and commercial prospects.
• Gain a comprehensive understanding of potential customers, including their products and business needs.
• Assist with international business development activities utilizing various research tools such as industry databases, email, and professional networks.
• Maintain precise records of customer details and commercial documentation.
• Contribute to the development and management of the pipeline for prospective customers.
• Collaborate with senior business development staff on ongoing commercial endeavors.
• Work cross-functionally with Technical, Quality, Regulatory, Manufacturing, and Project Management teams.
• Conduct market analysis on pharmaceutical companies, their products, therapeutic areas, and outsourcing trends.
• Monitor competitor actions and identify new opportunities within the CMO/CDMO pharmaceutical market.
• Support preparation of customer meetings, proposals, and commercial negotiations.
• Participate in select customer meetings, conferences, and exhibitions across Europe and the US.
• Develop deep insight into the pharmaceutical manufacturing landscape and the CMO/CDMO sector.

Candidate Profile

• Holds a Level 8 degree in Business, Science, or a related field with a strong academic record.
• Exhibits strong ambition and commercial acumen with a genuine interest in business development.
• Demonstrates initiative through previous work experience, internships, academic projects, entrepreneurial activities, or society involvement.
• Possesses curiosity, engages through inquisitive questioning, and adapts swiftly to new knowledge.
• Approaches challenges with an entrepreneurial mindset.
• Committed to hard work and willing to take responsibility beyond standard expectations.
• Located in Waterford or willing to relocate/commute to the area.

Why Join Us?

• Opportunity to learn the pharmaceutical business development process from seasoned professionals.
• Comprehensive training on the pharmaceutical industry provided by the company.
• Engagement with international clients, senior leaders, and a highly specialized global industry.
• Access to competitive benefits, including pension schemes, health insurance, social activities, and on-site canteen facilities.

Additional Information

Applicants are encouraged to send their CVs specifying the job title to the provided company email address.