Global Head of Business Development - Oncology R&D
AstraZeneca

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Global Head of Business Development - 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!

Job description

AstraZeneca has established leadership in Oncology through an industry leading portfolio built from our internal pipeline and bold business development partnerships. We aspire to grow our leadership position further through an integrated portfolio strategy that will require continued and active business development.

The deep scientific insight within AZ R&D has enabled groundbreaking external pre-clinical and clinical science to be identified early, and our rapid decision making has given AZ a competitive edge in negotiations for partnerships on assets like Enhertu and DS-1062.

Our continued success will be driven by a bold, integrated strategy with complementary internal R&D and external science. To meet this aim, we have recently reshaped our organisation to fully integrate Oncology R&D Strategy, Business Development, and External R&D alliances into a unified group.

As part of this new vision, we are seeking a scientifically minded leader who is passionate about innovation in Oncology, to lead AstraZeneca's Oncology business development group, incorporating our search & evaluation, transactions and alliance management teams.

The Global Head of Business Development in Oncology R&D will be responsible for enriching the product pipeline and platform technology capabilities by accessing external innovation, through collaborations, licensing and acquisitions. Product opportunities will be across the stages of discovery through to clinical development. You will have responsibility for establishing new scientific partnerships for oncology R&D, offering the organisation new business or segment opportunities, typically either with academic institutions or commercial organisations.

This position will report to the VP of Oncology R&D Strategy, Business Development and Alliances and will lead all BD activities. This includes search & evaluation and deal transactions for collaborations, licensing, partnership and divestiture/out-licensing agreements.

You will also partner with the oncology commercial leadership team and other internal partners ensuring that activities are conducted with urgency and deliberation to successfully close deals that are aligned to Oncology's strategy.

Major Duties and Responsibilities:

• Be a core member of the Oncology Strategy, Business Development and Alliances leadership team and key contributor to our strategy, reporting to the VP Strategy, Business Development and Alliances
• Exceptional leadership of an industry leading Oncology Business Development team, ensuring career development, retention and recruitment of top talent
• In collaboration with other leaders, agree and define an integrated strategy that incorporates in licensing, out licensing, acquisition and divestment of portfolio assets, collaborations, partnerships and alliances.
• Oversee all search and evaluation of external in-licensing opportunities emanating from academia, VC, biotech and peer-pharma including early research projects, new modality platforms, clinical stage candidates and Life Cycle Management (LCM) opportunities for our pipeline assets and franchises that can improve the scientific credibility of AZ's Oncology R&D portfolio.
• Oversee and manage due diligence teams and processes (for preclinical and early clinical assets) to drive thorough scientific evaluation of potential assets and deliver recommendations to key governance bodies including the Senior Executive Management Team (SET).
• Collaborate with key partners and cross-functional teams to build business cases and to ensure effective communication, efficient decision-making, to support completion of transactions in a timely manner
• Build a deep external network with biotech, venture and peer pharma network and ensure presence, exposure and positive relationship building wherever innovation happens
• Represent Oncology R&D's critical initiatives and business priorities with senior management of the external life sciences community to ensure AZ is considered partner of choice
• Bring specialist knowledge in industry trends in oncology including awareness of competitor datasets in AZ areas of strategic focus

Education and experience:

• 10+ years in oncology life sciences industry with PhD / MD

Essential Requirements and Qualifications:

• Proven scientific credibility with an extensive background in the pharmaceutical industry, specifically within oncology.
• Proven delivery of novel innovation strategies in oncology that have impacted portfolio delivery, in particular through the closure of complementary business development opportunities.
• Proven leadership capability in a research and development environment with expert knowledge of drug discovery, pre-clinical and clinical R&D.
• Demonstrated collaborative leadership through establishment of successful internal and external partnerships through collaborative relationships, demonstrating cultural sensitivity and awareness.
• Proven ability to establish and act on priorities and to take the overall company interests into account when making decisions.
• Ability to contribute and fully understand the sophisticated architecture of contracts and financial evaluations
• An excellent communicator with extensive experience of interacting with third parties including senior representatives of peer companies, banks, VC companies and other relevant 3rd parties.
• Excellent negotiation skills
• Demonstrated ability to motivate and influence experienced professionals.
• Demonstrated capability to think critically, creatively and to anticipate and solve problems.

Why AstraZeneca?

At AstraZeneca, we 're dedicated to being a Great Place to Work. Where you are empowered to push the boundaries of science and unleash your entrepreneurial spirit. There is no better place to make a difference to medicine, patients and society. An inclusive culture that champions diversity and collaboration. Always committed to lifelong learning, growth and development.

So, what's next?

A place built on courage, curiosity and collaboration - we make bold decisions driven by patient outcomes. Empowered to lead at every level, free to ask questions and take calculated risks that write the next chapter for our pipeline.

If you are swift to action, confident to lead, willing to collaborate, and passionate about the possibilities, then we are keen to hear from you!

Competitive salary and benefits package available.

Where can I find out more

Connect with our recruiter / talent scout on LinkedIn for a confidential discussion: Sam Hunter https://www.linkedin.com/in/samhunter1/

Liz Mayne: https://www.linkedin.com/in/liz-mayne-a0b0b31/

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AstraZeneca embraces diversity and equality of opportunity. We are committed to building an inclusive and diverse team representing all backgrounds, with as wide a range of perspectives as possible, and harnessing industry-leading skills. We believe that the more inclusive we are, the better our work will be. We welcome and consider applications to join our team from all qualified candidates, regardless of their characteristics. We comply with all applicable laws and regulations on non-discrimination in employment (and recruitment), as well as work authorization and employment eligibility verification requirements.

AstraZeneca requires all US employees to be fully vaccinated for COVID-19 but will consider requests for reasonable accommodations as required by applicable law.

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