Business Development Manager

We’re building a world of health around every individual — shaping a more connected, convenient and compassionate health experience. At CVS Health, you’ll be surrounded by passionate colleagues who care deeply, innovate with purpose, hold ourselves accountable and prioritize safety and quality in everything we do. Join us and be part of something bigger – helping to simplify health care one person, one family and one community at a time.Cordavis is a wholly owned subsidiary of CVS Health, based in Dublin, Ireland.Cordavis makes strategic investments to bring pharmaceutical products to the U.S. market to increase competition and lower costs. Cordavis partners with manufacturers and payors to deliver:Sustainable cost savings for payors and patients.A reliable and predictable supply chain that minimizes disruption for patients.A responsible and viable long-term approach to deliver value and affordable products.Our partnerships create a vibrant and competitive marketplace, allowing us to expand our investments in future products to shape tomorrow's health care, today.The Business Manager plays a key role in shaping and executing Cordavis’ commercial growth, portfolio performance and partnering strategy at Cordavis. This individual will support and, where appropriate, lead cross-functional initiatives across the business and commercial development lifecycle, ensuring strategic priorities are translated into measurable business outcomes.The Business Manager will lead and support activities focused on identifying, evaluating and executing opportunities that expand the company's commercial footprint and enhance portfolio performance. This includes partnerships, product commercialization, specialty pharmacy and channel management, pharmacy expansion opportunities and emerging business models. Working cross-functionally, the role will drive commercial execution, biosimilar adoption and business growth through collaboration with internal and external stakeholders.The responsibilities and capabilities outlined in this description are intended to provide an overview of the role's potential scope and are not exhaustive. The successful candidate will be expected to develop expertise across relevant areas over time, with priorities shaped by evolving business needs.Commercial & Business DevelopmentIdentify, evaluate and execute commercial growth opportunities, including partnering, product commercialization initiatives, pharmacy channel expansion, and enabling new business models.Develop robust business cases and recommendations using financial modeling, market analysis, risk assessment and ROI projections.Support go-to-market planning and commercial initiatives that drive growth, market penetration and portfolio performance.Partner ManagementLead engagement across the Cordavis portfolio, serving as the primary point of contact for key specialty pharmacy and third-party partners.Support biosimilar adoption and specialty pharmacy performance through cross-functional collaboration and operational execution.Partner with pharmacy and operational teams to identify and address barriers impacting product performance, patient access and commercialization success.Manage relationships with external vendors and third-party partners to support operational readiness, education and pull-through initiatives.Performance Analytics & Market InsightsMonitor and analyze key performance indicators, including market share, new prescriptions, biosimilar conversion, patient adherence, discounting practices and wholesaler sell-through.Conduct market, competitive and patient journey analyses to identify trends, risks and opportunities impacting portfolio performance.Translate data and insights into actionable recommendations that improve commercial execution, patient access and business outcomes.Cross-functional Leadership & ExecutionLead and coordinate cross-functional initiatives across Market Access, Finance, Market Intelligence, Legal, Supply Chain and Quality.Drive execution of commercial and business development initiatives, ensuring alignment, accountability and timely delivery against objectives.Provide insights and recommendations to support decision-making and optimize business performance.Other ActivitiesSupport conference preparation and scheduling to support commercial activities (e.g. PCMA, Asembia, JP Morgan, BIO).As needed, may work with other colleagues to support in the identification, assessment and building of proposals for new opportunities, including the screening of products, companies, and therapeutic areas.Support the development of executive materials in line with business needs.Education*:Essential: Bachelors in relevant specialties with a strong academic recordPreferrable: Registered pharmacist (Pharmacy Society of Ireland) with Advanced degree (MBA or Msc)Experience*:5-7 years of experience with a focus on business development, management consulting, corporate strategy, commercial operations or related fields.Prior experience in healthcare & lifesciences industry preferable, working across global teams.Prior experience in both managing and working with external providers/manufacturers/suppliers.Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:Strong understanding of the pharmaceutical industry, including market dynamics, regulatory landscape, competitive environment, and emerging trends.Demonstrated track record of success in leading and executing complex projects with an ability to influence others independent of level.Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, including experience presenting to executive-level audiences.Proven project management expertise with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.Strong strategic thinking, analytical, and problem-solving skills.Effective communicator with the ability to influence others independent of level.Other Personal Characteristics:Proactive self-starter who can marry the strategic with the practical.Excellent organizational and time management skills.Pragmatic and solution-focused, with the ability to deliver tangible outcomes.Intellectually curious, with a proactive approach to learning, sharing knowledge and helping elevate team capabilities through thoughtful questioning and collaboration.Pay RangeThe typical pay range for this role is:50,000.00 - 125,000.00We anticipate the application window for this opening will close on: 18/10/2026SummaryLocation: IRL - DublinType: Full time