Johnson & Johnson Innovative Medicine · 4 days ago
Vice President Business Development Oncology Transactions – Hematology, I/O
Johnson & Johnson is a leader in healthcare innovation, committed to improving health outcomes globally. The Vice President of Business Development Oncology Transactions will lead business development activities for the Oncology franchise, focusing on Hematological Malignancies and Immuno-Oncology, while overseeing transaction execution and team performance.
Pharmaceuticals
Responsibilities
Lead Business Development activities for the Oncology franchise, J&J Innovative Medicine’s largest and fastest growing therapeutic area
Accountable for leading activities in the Hematological Malignancies and Immuno-Oncology (I/O) spaces
Identify, evaluate, and execute value-creating transactions in support of the Pharm Group’s growth strategies across the end-end Oncology portfolio
Direct the search, due diligence, business case development, negotiations, financing, and communications to senior management to execute transactions
Oversee the closing of deals and integration of assets into J&J
Oversee divestitures of identified assets to enhance value creation of the portfolio
Engaged in renegotiation of existing agreements according to changing business needs
Help develop high external share of voice in the Oncology marketplace, furthering J&J Innovative Medicine’s reputation as a partner of choice
Develop and lead a consistently high performing team Oncology BD team
Partner with Therapeutic Area Leadership and Global Commercial (GCSO) teams to develop actionable growth plans based on gap analyses, competitive landscape reviews, and a continuous review of all mechanisms of action that are viewed as critical for growth
Source assets that continue to drive near- and long-term growth of the portfolio based on gaps identified
Sustain the ‘freshness’ of the Oncology pipeline by adding new assets to replace those lost to development attrition and to ensure sustained growth of the business
Integrate strategic and cross-functional teams and ensure teams are following the appropriate guidelines (for example, WW420C)
Determine screening criteria and rationale for targeting new business opportunities in relation to J&J strategic goals
Evaluate critical assumptions, risks, and opportunities to determine organizational impact
Direct teams to make go or no-go decisions in a timely manner and based on available data
Direct the development of business cases for new business opportunities that are aligned with strategic goals
Determine which opportunities to bring to market based on assessment of research and valuation model results
Develop procedures and ensure the quality of the due diligence process. Communicate to J&J management and stakeholders in a balanced and transparent manner
Lead the negotiation, structuring, and closing of deals
Oversee the execution of all contracts, amendments and confidentiality agreements
Develop and lead a consistently high performing Business Development Oncology team
Active talent scout in the Oncology external environment as well as within J&J Innovative Medicine
Develop team to continually function as a high impact, efficient machine to quickly analyze and execute on opportunities
Qualification
Required
An advanced Degree is required (Ph.D, MBA, M.S or equivalent)
We are looking for a business development leader with significant experience bringing new compounds to companies
A minimum of 15 years of experience in the pharmaceutical industry
Ability to take personal accountability at the project decision/execution-level is required
Previous Business Development and licensing experience is mandatory
Knowledge of the Oncology space is a plus
The ability to create clear, compelling, business cases that significantly advance the growth and competitive advantage of J&J
The ability to influence and lead multifunctional teams toward a shared vision
The ability to prioritize and focus on right ideas, opportunities, issues, and projects based on business strategy
Develops decision criteria and considers benefits, costs, and risks of each decision and its immediate and long-range implications before making go or no-go actions
Makes timely, sound judgments in uncertain and changing situations following J&J procedural guidelines
Has the ability to scan and scout outside of J&J and identify new, breakthrough opportunities that have exceptional value
Builds and leverages networks and resources
Sees and understands key current and future developments, drivers, and trends in markets, industry, technologies, and competition and knows how they are connected and converge in new ways
Strong curiosity and deep passion to continuously learn about new scientific developments and technological platforms
Understands the scientific, organizational, and regulatory processes of discovery and development
Identifies key current and future trends that affect scientific, medical, and technology areas
Must be viewed by the R&D Organization as a strong, objective partner
The ability to leverage understanding of the operational, commercial, business, and organizational requirements needed to build compelling and clear business case for new opportunities
Clearly identifies and articulates value propositions and risks of opportunities
Understands the operating companies, functions, and sectors of J&J and the manufacturing, commercialization and market access of its products and services
The ability to understand and analyze business financial information, including target company's term sheets, financial statements and reports across deal situations (e.g., licensing, acquisition, divesture, auction)
Understands key financial factors and trends that impact target company's success in the short- and long-term
Conducts financial analysis, forecasting, revenue modeling, and valuation of companies at various developmental stages
The ability to understand technical and commercial risk, and the ability to structure deals in a way that rewards J&J appropriately based on the level of risk assumed in a transaction
Preferred
Alliance Formation
Business Alignment
Business Continuity Planning (BCP)
Business Development
Business Valuations
Competitive Landscape Analysis
Developing Others
Developing Partnerships
Due Diligence
Forward Thinking
Inclusive Leadership
Leadership
Negotiation
Product Marketing Sales
Product Strategies
Resource Management
Strategic Change
Tactical Planning
Benefits
Medical
Dental
Vision
Life insurance
Short- and long-term disability
Business accident insurance
Group legal insurance
Consolidated retirement plan (pension)
Savings plan (401(k))
Long-term incentive program
Vacation – up to 120 hours per calendar year
Sick time - up to 40 hours per calendar year; for employees who reside in the State of Washington – up to 56 hours per calendar year.
Holiday pay, including Floating Holidays – up to 13 days per calendar year of Work, Personal and Family Time - up to 40 hours per calendar year
Company
Johnson & Johnson Innovative Medicine
Johnson and Johnson Innovative Medicine focuses on developing medical solutions for some of the challenging diseases and medical conditions.
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageRecent News
2025-08-14
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