390268BR
Jun 24, 2024
Switzerland

Summary

Location: Basel, Switzerland The Director, Search & Evaluation EU will drive and champion business growth in European region by screening opportunities and to identifying materially sized, late-stage commercial deals.

About the Role

Key Responsibilities:

  • Define Regional (European) S&E Commercial Priorities
  • Bring creative and appropriate deals to the global S&E team for European Commercial deals.
  • Lead the execution of finding activities and alignment with strategic priority targets oversee evaluation of partnerships at multiple levels (Triage, DD).
  • Lead business growth by conducting S&E activities with a deal-type agnostic mindset beyond ‘single asset deals’ fostering creative thinking (portfolio swaps, co-commercialization deals, and acquisitions)
  • Support structuring of transactions and negotiations as a member of the deal team (e.g. License deals, JV, divestments etc.)
  • Foster collaboration throughout different stakeholders within Novartis AG organization to align regional commercial interests including Europe.
  • Reporting on company meetings to align with the broader S&G organization.

Minimum Requirements:

  • Relevant degree, Ph.D., M.D., or MBA in a relevant Life Sciences discipline
  • Relevant experience gained in biotechnology or pharmaceutical industry, with strong drug discovery and/or development experience.
  • Demonstrated experience leading Commercial Late Stage deals globally, regionally specifically in Europe and/or across franchises
  • Demonstrated experience in business development and licensing, venture capital or management consulting, related to healthcare or drug development.
  • Proficiency in English - Exceptional written and oral communication skills
  • Domestic and international travel required (estimated 25%)

Preferred:

  • M&A experience is a plus

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Strategy & Growth
Innovative Medicines
Switzerland
Basel (City)
BD&L & Strategic Planning
Full time
Regular
No
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390268BR

Director, Search & Evaluation EU

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