About Minapharm:
Minapharm Pharmaceuticals is a leading pharmaceutical company in Egypt and the Middle East and the largest end-to-end manufacturer of biological therapies in MEA with over 20 years of experience in cellular and bioprocess engineering.
Headquartered in Cairo, Minapharm commercializes over 100 life-saving and life-enhancing products ranging from small molecules to complex bioengineered proteins and viral vectors, with an impressive immunotherapy pipeline.
Together with its wholly owned Berlin-based subsidiary; ProBioGen AG - a world-leading CDMO, Minapharm has established an integrated business model making it the only gene-to-market company in the region.
Consolidating its international platform of intelligent biopharmaceutical technologies with the longstanding process development and manufacturing expertise in the MEA; Minapharm, together with ProBioGen, has incorporated MiGenTra GmbH headquartered in Berlin and manufacturing in Cairo, to enhance the accessibility to critical healthcare transforming medicines through product development and commercialization of Biosimilar mABs, Cell and Gene Therapies and vaccines, at affordable prices in Egypt, and MEA.
Minapharm employs a collective workforce of over 1400 individuals.
Our Core Values:
- Diversity & Respect
- Integrity & Accountability
- Collaboration
- Leadership & Empowerment
- Innovation & Continuous Learning
Job Mission (Role)
The Biologics Pipeline Associate will play a crucial supportive role within the Executive Board; assisting the Head of Biologics Pipeline Innovation in driving strategic pipeline expansion and market-driven decision-making.
This position offers a unique opportunity to gain exposure to both the scientific and business aspects of biopharmaceutical innovation; focusing on business insights, project coordination, and market analysis.
The ideal candidate will be eager to contribute to a dynamic environment and develop their business development skills within the pharmaceutical sector.
Duties & Responsibilities:
- Assist with comprehensive market research and competitor analysis to identify emerging opportunities for new biopharmaceutical products and therapeutic areas.
- Support portfolio evaluations by meticulously gathering, organizing, and analyzing scientific and market data, contributing to the preparation of insightful reports and recommendations.
- Help coordinate projects across diverse internal teams including R&D, Production, Regulatory Affairs, and Business Development, actively tracking progress and ensuring adherence to timelines and deliverables.
- Organize and meticulously document meetings with internal and external partners, ensuring all action items are clearly assigned, communicated, and followed up on effectively.
- Conduct in-depth reviews of scientific literature to provide essential background research for feasibility studies and the exploration of innovative therapeutic platform concepts.
- Work closely and collaboratively with the R&D team to ensure robust alignment between scientific advancements and overarching business goals.
- Prepare professional presentations, detailed reports, and compelling proposals for review by senior management and for engagement with external stakeholders.
- Represent the department in cross-functional discussions and working groups as required, contributing to the alignment of strategic objectives.
- Stay continuously informed about the latest pharmaceutical market trends, regulatory developments, and advancements in formulation technologies relevant to biologics.
- Actively seek opportunities to enhance business acumen and contribute business insights to strategic discussions, with a strong interest in growing business development skills.
Qualifications (Educational Background & Preferred Experience):
- Bachelor's Degree in Pharmaceutical Sciences, Biotechnology, Biochemistry, or a related scientific field from a reputable university.
- Master's Degree Holder will be considered an asset.
- A relevant experience not less than 1-3 of professional years in the pharmaceutical or biotechnology industry, preferably in a role involving business insights, project coordination, R&D support, or market analysis.
Basic understanding of pharmaceutical development processes, biopharmaceuticals, and
current market trends within the industry.
-Proficiency in MS Office Suite.
-Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to articulate complex
information clearly and concisely in reports and presentations.
-Excellent English language skills.
-Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills with attention to detail.
-A highly motivated team player with a strong interest in continuous learning and actively
contributing to collaborative, cross-functional projects.
