Director, Global Commercial Partnerships

Elevate global market presence and drive commercial expansion

As Director, Global Commercial Partnerships at [xxxxx], you will report to the Vice President, Global Commercial Partnerships and be part of the Pharmaceutical Business Unit. In close collaboration with a small, specialized global team, you will drive commercial growth and strategic expansion across partner markets where [xxxxx] operates without local affiliates. You will hold full commercial responsibility for a defined portfolio, ensuring strong sales performance and maximizing the potential of the IV iron portfolio while supporting the commercialization of pipeline products. The role combines strategic business development with hands-on partner management, including driving commercial execution, leading market expansion initiatives, identifying and negotiating new partnerships, and ensuring successful onboarding of partners. You will also provide commercial support across markets, including sales training, brand positioning, pricing, and launch excellence for key products. Furthermore, you will gather and translate market insights into actionable strategies while leading cross-functional collaboration across internal stakeholders and regional market teams, ensuring strong alignment, execution, and continued commercial success in an international environment.

Experienced and intercultural business development profile

We expect you to hold a relevant educational background within Business Administration, Commercial Law, Economics, Pharmacy, Life Sciences, Biochemistry, Medicine, or a related scientific discipline, preferably complemented by strong commercial training or experience. In addition, you possess significant experience from the international pharmaceutical industry within commercial management, alliance management, business development, strategic partnerships, or distributor/partner market management. You have a proven track record of driving commercial growth through international partners and distributors and are experienced in navigating complex pharmaceutical markets and stakeholder landscapes. Experience with launch activities, strategic and contract negotiations, licensing agreements, and cross-functional project leadership is considered a strong advantage. Furthermore, you possess strong analytical and strategic capabilities combined with a hands-on commercial mindset. You are comfortable identifying market opportunities, evaluating business cases, and translating strategic ambitions into actionable plans and measurable results. You are able to build trust and long-term partnerships while ensuring strong commitment and prioritization from external partners and internal stakeholders alike.

Personally, you are characterized by a strong international mindset and excellent intercultural communication skills. You work in a structured and proactive manner and thrive in an entrepreneurial and collaborative environment with broad responsibilities and high visibility. You are self-driven, commercially focused, and capable of balancing strategic thinking with operational execution.

You are recognized as a strong relationship builder who communicates clearly, transparently, and professionally across organizational levels and cultures. In addition, you possess a high level of personal drive, flexibility, and accountability, enabling you to navigate a dynamic international environment successfully.

Finally, you are fluent in English, written and spoken, and comfortable working across multiple regions, cultures and time zones in a global business setting.

Play a pivotal role in a unique and exciting international growth journey

This is your opportunity to join [xxxxx] at a time of strong ambition and continued investment and become part of a competent Global Commercial Partnership team that supports the business in seizing strategic commercial opportunities to benefit more patients globally and address unmet medical needs. The recruitment process is carried out by Venaris Executive Search. The recruitment process is carried out by Venaris Executive Search ([xxxxx] For more information regarding the position, please reach out to Senior Executive Search Consultant, Lars Nordlund Bidstrup on +[xxxxx]. All requests will be handled confidentially. If this position is for you, do not hesitate to apply by uploading your CV - it is not necessary to include a cover letter.

About [xxxxx]

[xxxxx] A/S is a global leader in carbohydrate chemistry and innovative treatments for iron deficiency and iron deficiency anaemia. Building on our foundational expertise in carbohydrate chemistry and cell cycle biology, we develop innovative treatments for unmet patient needs, with a focus on iron metabolism and blood-related disorders. Founded in 1965 and headquartered in Denmark, our team is made up of more than 650 specialists across the UK, Ireland, the Nordics, Germany, Canada, and the USA. Learn more about [xxxxx] at www.[xxxxx].com