Kerja Sepenuh Masa, Executive, International Business di Novugen Selangor - Maukerja

About Us

Novugen is a wholly owned subsidiary of SciTech International, a UAE-based group with over 30 years of experience in the healthcare industry. We specialize in venturing into strategic healthcare businesses and developing world-class healthcare facilities across the globe. With operations in multiple countries across continents, our global presence and expertise empower us to meet the complex challenges of delivering hard-to-source, technology-intensive pharmaceutical products to market.

Our manufacturing facilities in Bandar Enstek, Negeri Sembilan, are the first USFDA-approved pharmaceutical manufacturing facilities in Malaysia and Southeast Asia. We are also the first pharmaceutical company in the region to be vertically integrated from R&D to manufacturing, giving us greater control over the supply chain and reflecting our commitment to meeting a wide range of stringent regulatory standards.

At Novugen, we are united by a shared vision, with a team of talented individuals from diverse backgrounds and nationalities working together towards one common goal. We are driven by a passion for science and innovation, striving to accelerate the launch of pharmaceuticals that lack robust generic alternatives due to their complexity. Our continued investment in R&D and dedication to excellence aim to provide early access to affordable, high-quality medicines, impacting lives across the world.

Together, we are shaping the future of healthcare and changing lives everywhere.

About the Role

• Support the development and implementation of international business expansion strategies, market entry plans and commercial initiatives to drive business growth across international markets.
• Conduct market research, commercial due diligence and competitor analysis to identify potential business opportunities, assess market attractiveness and support market entry decisions.
• Support the identification, evaluation and onboarding of international distributors, licensing partners and strategic business alliances, while maintaining effective communication and relationships with existing partners.
• Collaborate with the Global Portfolio team and international business partners to identify suitable products and product portfolios based on market demand, competitive landscape, regulatory requirements and commercial feasibility.
• Assist in preparing, consolidating and updating the five-year international business plan, including country-level sales forecasts, product launch timelines, market assumptions and business growth projections across Business-to-Business (B2B) and Business-to-Consumer (B2C) channels, where applicable.
• Assist in preparing product pricing analyses, transfer pricing proposals, commercial quotations, tender submissions and profitability assessments for review by the International Business team and relevant stakeholders.
• Coordinate with international distributors, Finance and relevant internal teams on pricing proposals, marketing plans, purchase orders, sales forecasts, payment terms and other commercial matters.
• Coordinate with Regulatory Affairs, Legal, Supply Chain, Quality Assurance, Artwork Management and other relevant departments to support timely agreement finalization, regulatory dossier submissions, product registration and commercial launch readiness.
• Track product launch milestones, including regulatory approvals, trademark clearance, packaging artwork finalization, product availability and supply arrangements, ensuring timely follow-up on outstanding actions.
• Support the coordination of product supply and order fulfilment by monitoring purchase orders, demand forecasts, product availability, shipment arrangements and delivery timelines in collaboration with relevant internal teams and business partners.
• Assist in preparing and maintaining international business budgets, operating expense forecasts and sales projections. Monitor sales performance, purchase orders, delivered sales, budget utilization and forecast variances, highlighting discrepancies and outstanding matters for review.
• Prepare and maintain market intelligence reports, competitor pricing analyses, tender information, commercial dashboards and management presentations to support data-driven decision-making.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date records of business partners, commercial agreements, pricing information, product portfolios, market assessments, regulatory milestones and other relevant international business documentation.
• Coordinate cross-functional meetings, prepare agendas and minutes, monitor action items and follow up with relevant stakeholders to ensure timely execution of agreed deliverables.
• Leverage digital and AI-enabled tools to improve the efficiency of market research, data analysis, reporting and commercial operations.

About You

• Bachelor's Degree in International Business, Business Administration, Marketing or a related business discipline.
• A degree in Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences or another relevant scientific field would be an advantage.
• An MBA or relevant postgraduate qualification would be an added advantage.
• Minimum of 3 years of relevant experience in international business development, pharmaceutical commercial operations, regulatory coordination, data analytics, sales or a related function
• Experience within the pharmaceutical or healthcare industry would be an added advantage.
• Basic understanding of pharmaceutical commercial operations, product portfolios, pricing and distributor management.
• Strong analytical and organizational skills, with the ability to conduct market research, interpret commercial data and prepare reports and presentations.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel and PowerPoint, with the ability to prepare commercial analyses, forecasts and management reports.
• Familiarity with AI tools such as ChatGPT and Microsoft Copilot to support research, analysis, documentation and reporting.
• Exposure to business intelligence tools such as Power BI or Tableau, and pharmaceutical market intelligence platforms such as IQVIA, would be an advantage.
• Good written and verbal communication skills in English, with the ability to coordinate effectively with internal stakeholders and international business partners.
• Willingness to travel overseas when required.