Title: Executive Director, Head of Transactions - Oncology R&D
Location: Boston, US
Do you want to be at the cutting edge of innovation that will lead to a cure for cancer? At AstraZeneca, our team is working to make this a reality by bringing together our world-leading oncology pipeline with emerging innovations and technologies!
We are seeking a scientifically minded leader who is passionate about innovation in Oncology to join AstraZeneca's Oncology R&D Transactions team. AstraZeneca has grown to be a leader in Oncology through bold decisions in both our internal pipeline as well as business development. We aim to expand our leadership by leveraging external innovation and building strong scientific networks.
The Executive Director, Head of Transactions, Oncology R&D, is a role in the Strategy, Business Development & Alliances organization at AstraZeneca, where this person supports global business development and transactions and has a direct impact on the success of the Oncology R&D strategy and portfolio.
The Transactions team is responsible for all aspects of transaction, including definition of deal structure, term-sheets, financial analysis, deal execution and communication. By effectively structuring, presenting and executing deals, this person will enable enterprise investment in growth and innovation to ensure that Oncology R&D science, capabilities and project portfolio are fit for future challenges and opportunities.
Major Duties and Responsibilities:
Responsible for future success of Oncology R&D by enriching the product pipeline and technology capabilities through external innovation from discovery to Phase 2 development (later stage opportunities or those capable of accelerated approval in Phase 1/2 would be handled by BDO from a Transactional perspective)
Be a member of the Business Development Leadership Team, reporting to the Head of Business Development
Lead a robust international team of transactional professionals (Manager, Associate Director and Directors levels) for timely execution of transaction opportunities
Oversee and deliver all transactional activities, including: in licensing, out licensing, acquisition or divestment of assets, collaborations, clinical combination deals, partnerships and alliances.
Lead or oversee, as appropriate, the deal negotiation and closure.
Partner with the Oncology Search & Evaluation teams, commercial teams and other partners to ensure that all activities of growth through collaborations, licensing, partnership and divestiture/out-licensing are aligned with Oncology's disease and science area strategies.
Contribute to the development of BD partnering strategy that supports the Oncology R&D Strategy
Build an internal network within Oncology R&D, the Commercial organisation and the Finance group to enable the best possible deals and deal flow
Collaborate with the deal Search & Evaluation lead in the preparing and communicating the transactional aspects of deal propositions to relevant senior governance bodies.
Enable agile decision making and deal execution process, by determining the appropriate level of input from key partners.
Oversee the preparation of activity and achievement reports for senior management and feed into SET updates as appropriate.
Ensure effective transition to alliance management of post-deal matters
Build a deep external network with biotech, venture and peer pharma network and ensure presence, exposure and strong relationship building across the innovation ecosystem.
Meaningfully contribute to BD team mission for AZ to be regarded as partner of choice.
Minimum Qualifications:
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