Pharmaceutical BD Director Starting at ¥2 Million per Year — Why Are Companies Still Struggling to Hire?
In today’s rapidly evolving pharmaceutical industry, business development (BD) directors play a critical role in driving strategic partnerships, licensing deals, mergers and acquisitions, and market expansion. Despite some companies offering starting annual salaries of ¥2 million (≈$280,000) or higher, finding qualified candidates for these positions remains extremely challenging.