Rui Luzeiro | Associate Director Business Development
Stein Cares

Rui Vasco Luzeiro brings over 12 years of experience in the global pharmaceutical industry across Business Development, In/Out-Licensing, Market Intelligence, and Commercial Strategy.   As SteinCares’ Associate Director of Business Development, Rui drives strategic licensing initiatives and business expansion across biosimilars, complex generics, CMO/CDMO services, and specialty care. Throughout his career, he has held key leadership positions at companies such as Pharmex Advanced Laboratories and Fresenius Kabi, developing a comprehensive end-to-end view of the pharma value chain—from manufacturing and regulatory affairs to global deal-making and cross-functional team leadership.   Rui holds a Master’s Degree in Pharmaceutical Sciences (MSc) from the University of Coimbra and an MBA, blending deep technical domain expertise with strategic business management credentials.   With a pragmatic, problem-solving mindset and a collaborative leadership style, Rui provides valuable insight into emerging market dynamics and sustainable healthcare partnerships.   Rui’s key areas of expertise include: •                     In-Licensing & Out-Licensing Strategies: Structuring and negotiating complex commercial deals. •                     Portfolio Expansion in Biosimilars & Generics: Building high-value pipelines in specialty care. •                     CMO & CDMO Business Models: Contract manufacturing partnerships and business growth. •                     Market Intelligence & Strategic Planning: Evaluating market trends and identifying growth opportunities. •                     Cross-Functional Team Leadership & International Negotiation: Driving execution across global pharmaceutical markets.