Job Description

Company Description
Informa is a leading academic publishing, business intelligence, knowledge and events business, creating unique content and connectivity for customers all over the world. It is listed on the London Stock Exchange and is a member of the FTSE 100. Taylor & Francis is one of the world\xe2\x80\x99s largest publishers of high-quality, peer reviewed scholarly journals, books, e-books and reference works. We empower learners, thinkers and doers with trusted knowledge that advances research and enriches lives. We bring together diverse people, ideas and opinions to validate and publish the experts, theories and truths that matter. And we\xe2\x80\x99ve been doing this in an unbroken arc since 1798. Our purpose is to foster human progress through knowledge. We strongly believe that this requires us to encourage and examine different ideas and voices, so that any work that meets our exacting levels of quality deserves to be included in our publications. This requires open minds, the opportunity for robust debate, and the courage to defend perspectives that stand up to scrutiny, even if they conflict with our personal beliefs or values. Because that\xe2\x80\x99s the only way to find the best obtainable version of the truth and, ultimately, foster human progress. If you agree, then we\xe2\x80\x99d love to hear from you.


We are looking for an innovative, self-motivated, and conscientious Business Manager to work on expanding our business in the pharmaceutical industry with a focus on marketing/medical team suite/CSR. This role will manage and deliver new business from the specified segment and collaborate closely with marketing and sales leaders. Prior Business Development expertise in Medical Communications, Medical Publishing, or the Pharmaceutical Industry is preferred.
As a Business Manager (Special Projects) in the pharmaceutical industry, your responsibilities would include:

• Work as a partner/consultant with pharma marketers and their medical teams to address their marketing challenges regarding the delivery of scientific communication tools to their doctors/key opinion leaders.
• Create Indian Pharma-specific offerings from existing Taylor & Francis content and sell them to pharmaceutical company marketing departments. The offerings consist of Journal Reprints, a Collection of Articles on Various Therapy Areas, and Custom Medical Communication derived from current content.
• Should have Knowledge of the pharmaceutical industry\'s clientele and be keen to network with them to generate revenue.
• Responsible for conceptualizing and selling new products
• Bring in new Pharma clients while fostering relationships with current Taylor & Francis clients.
• Establishing strong client relationships and generating revenue growth
• To devise a strategic plan to meet assigned business targets from the Pharma Industry segment.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders to develop customized offerings, business proposals, client meetings, requirements generation, and negotiations with external stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Lifesciences or Medical Sciences background preferable, or relevant expertise in Sales and Business Development of Medical Communication, Publishing, and CME products for the pharmaceutical industry.
• Energetic and Self-Motivated Individual with the ability to identify potential Pharma clients for publishing products and cultivate and maintain long-term relationships with key stakeholders of varying hierarchical levels.
• Should have worked closely with at least two to three of India\'s major pharmaceutical clients and should be confident in bringing in business for the year from these clients.

Additional Information
At Taylor & Francis we care about our colleagues, promoting work-life balance, wellbeing and flexible working. We believe that the skills and experience you bring to Taylor & Francis are invaluable. We want you to have the opportunity to develop your abilities, and to innovate and develop in areas which you are passionate about.
What we offer in return:

• 30 days annual leave
• 4 volunteering days annually
• Day off for your birthday
• Pension contributions
• Medical insurance for self and dependents; life cover and personal accident cover for self
• Seasonal social and charitable events
• Training and development
• Blended style and flexible working time
• Right tools for remote working

You must have the right to work and live in India. Location: We are open to getting candidates from all parts of India. We currently have in mind Mumbai as the base location for this position. We would like to thank all applicants in advance and regret that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.