Senior Director of Search & Evaluation, Global Business Development, Oncology R&D
AstraZeneca
- Jing'an, Shanghai
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Serving as the primary point, the search and evaluation of external in-licensing opportunities emanating from biotech, VC, peer-pharma and academia including early research projects, new modality platforms, clinical stage candidates and Life Cycle Management opportunities for our pipeline assets and franchises that can improve the scientific credibility of AZ’s Oncology R&D portfolio.
- Establishing and leading Due Diligence teams and processes (for preclinical and early clinical assets) to drive detailed scientific evaluation of assets and deliver recommendations to governance bodies including the Senior Executive Management Team.
- Providing evaluation input and support for mid to late clinical Due Diligence assessments stage (with ongoing studies capable of achieving registration) when led from within the Business Development Operations DD team.
- Serves as the point of contact with the external partner throughout the deal process including during submission and negotiation of non-binding term sheet (NBTS) through to deal execution.
- Works collaboratively with the Transactional lead within the Oncology BD team during negotiation of any NBTS or definitive agreement.
- Serving as the internal lead in both preparation and presentation of business case and other materials for senior management briefings with support from the R&D or BDO Transactions lead for transactional items.
- Representing Oncology R&D’s critical initiatives and business priorities with senior management of the external life sciences community.
- Best represents AstraZeneca’s scientific excellence through a deep understanding of the portfolio and ensures AZ is considered partner of choice.
- Specialist in industry trends in oncology including awareness of competitor datasets in AZ areas of strategic focus.
- Master’s degree in life science with 8 plus years of industrial experience OR
- PhD degree with 6 plus years of experience
- PhD, M.D., or M.D./PhD in oncology or a related scientific field
- Deal experience and solid foundation of generally accepted BD practices.
- Strong scientific reputation in drug discovery and development.
- Ability to interact and communicate effectively with senior executive teams.
- History of building internal/external relationships, demonstrating cultural sensitivity and awareness.
- Extensive experience in pharmaceutical R&D, demonstrating international experience in multiple cultures and drug discovery / clinical environments.
- Ability to think critically, creatively and to anticipate and solve problems.
- Ability to navigate and be successful in a fast-paced, highly matrixed work environment.