Cornerstone Search Group ยท 1 day ago
VP (Global Head), Business Development & Alliance Mgmt | $9B mkt cap / $1.5B sales Oncology Pharma | HYBRID | RETAINED SEARCH
Greater Philadelphia
Full-time
Hybrid
Director/Executive
12+ years expCornerstone Search Group is partnering with a fast-growing oncology-focused pharmaceutical company that is stable and profitable. The VP, Global Head of Business Development & Alliance Management will lead BD&L activities, develop relationships with stakeholders, and build out the BD&L infrastructure.
BiotechnologyLife SciencePharmaceuticalProfessional Services
Hiring Manager
Corey S. Ackerman, JD
Responsibilities
You and your team of direct reports will identify, source, and negotiate the full-spectrum of BD&L activities including licensing agreements (in- and out-licensing of assets), research collaborations (with academic institutions and private companies), global partnerships (co-development and co-commercialization), and acquisitions
You will lead teams (including your direct reports, cross-functional team members, and partnership representatives) such as 'Search & Evaluation' and 'Alliance Management' that will conduct the commercial and scientific assessment of BD opportunities, build models to support deal negotiations, negotiate deals and contracts, manage virtual data rooms, etc
Develop new relationships with key stakeholders, academic institutions, and future industry partners
Maintain relationships with current research collaboration and co-development/co-commercialization industry partners
Build out the BD&L and Alliance Management infrastructure
Qualification
Required
12+ years of pharmaceutical / biotech industry experience including oncology BD leadership experience (TA lead or department lead) for a clinical stage or small/mid-size commercial stage company
Demonstrated oncology BD&L experience, preferably in 2 or more of the following activities: in-licensing, out-licensing, M&A, research collaborations, co-dev partnership, co-commercial partnership
Alliance Management experience
Breadth of knowledge and skills necessary for leading BD in a smaller environment, including scientific, regulatory, and IP / legal knowledge as well as negotiation, analytical, leadership, project management, and communication skills
Prior direct report experience
Desire and a comfort level with working hands-on and in a fast-paced environment
Willingness to travel internationally as needed
Preferred
Advanced scientific education (PhD, PharmD, MD, MS) is preferred. An MBA or JD is a plus
Experience working on a global basis
Prior experience in strategy consulting, VC / PE, investment banking, and/or corporate development environments is welcomed
The hiring manager seeks someone with the courage to challenge the status quo and advocate for innovative ideas
Leadership indexes on high emotional intelligence coupled with a commitment to a high level of collaboration, integrity, ethical standards
Company
Cornerstone Search Group
Cornerstone Search Group is a life science recruitment firm that specializes in pharmaceutical, biotechnology, and medical device companies.
11-50 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Early StageLeadership Team
Steven Raz
CEO, Co-Founder & Managing Partner
Tom Fascia
Chief Operating Officer & Partner
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