Executive Director BD&L Transactions

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide outstanding partnering and project management through the entire deal making process to secure and implement attractive deals
• Develop partnering structures tailored to the profile of each envisioned collaboration
• Propose deal terms and negotiation strategy to BD&L Partnering Head(s)  
• Drive contribution from various Functions to develop robust and comprehensive business cases and derive clear recommendations
• Identify and resolve issues promptly, gather and analyze information skillfully, escalate to senior management quickly
• Work closely with the Therapeutic Area Leadership team (Research, Development, Commercial, Strategy Heads) to understand key partnering priorities, drive alignment, and proactively communicate project updates
• Facilitate decision making process at key governance deal committees by preparing comprehensive presentations/memos   
• Proactively monitor the external business environment and maintain a knowledge base of licensing transactions and other companies partnering activities   
• Build and continuously strengthen broad industry network to facilitate deal making

Essential Requirements:

• Relevant degree, Ph.D. or Advanced degree desirable in the biological science plus MBA or similar advanced degree.
• Proficiency in English required - verbal, written, and negotiation.
• Demonstrated industry experience with significant experience in Business Development or Investment Banking
• Proven track record at sourcing, structuring, negotiating, closing different type of partnerships.
• Broad network in the industry 
• Demonstrated history of leading international, global, and cross-functional teams and strategic corporate initiatives.
• Deal sheets are required as part of your application.    

Commitment to Diversity & Inclusion:

We are committed to building an outstanding, inclusive work environment and diverse teams representative of the patients and communities we serve.

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