Associate Director/Director Business Development Transactions - GI

Company: Takeda Pharmaceuticals International GmbH
Location: Cambridge
Posted on: April 6, 2021

Job Description:

The health and safety of our employees and candidates is very important to us. Due to the current situation related to the Coronavirus (COVID-19), we're leveraging our digital capabilities to ensure we can continue to recruit top talent at Takeda. As your application progresses, you may be asked to use one of our digital tools to help you through your recruitment journey. If so, one of our colleagues will explain how these tools will be used during the recruitment process. Thank you. *Please be aware of an Identity Theft Scheme targeting individuals seeking jobs with Takeda and other employers. See below or here for more info. Associate Director/Director Business Development Transactions - GI Takeda fosters a collaborative and stimulating work environment filled with opportunity and the chance to make a difference in people's lives. It is a workplace driven by integrity, one of Takeda's long-held values that extends to both the patients we serve and our employees who develop and deliver medicines. Across our company, Takeda employees bring together diverse strengths that together create a stronger whole. As one of the world's leading biopharmaceutical companies, Takeda is committed to bringing Better Health and a Brighter future to people worldwide. We aspire to bring our leadership in translating science into life-changing medicines to the next level, in our core focus areas; oncology, gastroenterology, neuroscience, rare diseases, plasma-derived therapies, and vaccines. The Greater Boston Area is headquarters to many of our Global and US business units. We are a passionate team doing important work that impacts patients' lives. If you are driven to create better health and a brighter future, join us! Success What makes a successful member of our team? Check out the traits we're looking for and see if you have the right mix. Life at Takeda A Global Top Employer Recognized for our culture and way of working, we're one of only select companies to receive Top Global Employer -- status for 2021. Associate Director/Director Business Development Transactions - GI Job ID R0030756 Date posted 02/25/2021 Location Boston, Massachusetts By clicking the "Apply" button, I understand that my employment application process with Takeda will commence and that the information I provide in my application will be processed in line with Takeda's Privacy Notice and Terms of Use . I further attest that all information I submit in my employment application is true to the best of my knowledge. Job Description Are you looking for a patient-focused, innovation-driven company that will inspire you and empower you to shine? Join us as an Associate Director/Director R&D Transactions, GI in our Cambridge, MA--office. At Takeda, we are transforming the pharmaceutical industry through our R&D-driven market leadership and being a values-led company. To do this, we empower our people to realize their potential through life-changing work. Certified as a Global Top Employer, we offer stimulating careers, encourage innovation, and strive for excellence in everything we do. We foster an inclusive, collaborative workplace, in which our global teams are united by an unwavering commitment to deliver Better Health and a Brighter Future to people around the world. Here, you will be a vital contributor to our inspiring, bold mission OBJECTIVES: The Associate Director R&D Transactions will support the Director / Senior Director, R&D Transactions in the execution of the licensing/alliance strategy for his/ her assigned Therapeutic Area(s). In this role, he/she is responsible to support or lead as assigned the evaluation (with Search and Evaluation), due diligence, structuring, negotiation and presentation of BD opportunities to key governance bodies (TAU, External Innovation Committee, PRC, BRC, BOD), and to support the execution of endorsed strategies, focusing primarily on R&D in-licensing opportunities at the global/ multi-regional level, but also including other R&D-driven strategic alliances such as acquisitions where appropriate. This position requires demonstrated leadership skills, an aptitude for negotiation, and the ability to collaborate across Takeda global, matrixed teams to deliver on endorsed strategies resulting in transactions which access new technologies, platforms and products that meet the Company's goals.-- ACCOUNTABILITIES: For his/ her Therapeutic Area(s), and for additional Therapeutic Areas as needed and directed by the Director or Senior Director, R&D Transactions: Performs analyses of business development opportunities requiring extensive internal and external collaboration, with significant financial investment. Leads or supports business development engagements and leads or supports negotiations of transactions focusing primarily on R&D in-licensing but also including out-licensing, R&D-driven acquisitions, partnerships, equity carve-outs, newco creation and/or joint ventures as may be appropriate. Manage aspects of due diligence processes; key contact with partner, prioritize issues and questions, assemble cross-functional teams, manage review, and integrate into deal assessment. Prepare and present materials to GLBD leadership, TAU leadership, and for internal governance approvals Supports the execution of strategic initiatives to advance Company's mission and objectives for licensing/ strategic alliances within assigned Therapeutic Areas.

• Manages business relationships and counsels business partners, internally and externally, on transaction and strategic issues pertaining to licensing/ strategic alliance arrangements.
• Develops and maintains key relationships across a broad sphere of influence, both internally and externally.-- EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS: Education and Experience: Required:
  • Minimum 6 years of relevant pharmaceutical/biotech industry experience with exposure to R&D and/or Commercial Operations.
  • Candidates with backgrounds in investment banking, consulting, or healthcare equity analysis will also be considered.
  • Understanding of the drug development, approval, and commercialization process
  • Outstanding verbal and written communication skills and a demonstrated ability to present to/communicate with senior management with confidence and clarity.Preferred:
    • MBA, MS and/or PhD preferred
    • Some degree of financial knowledge, including basic accounting and valuation analysis Knowledge and Skills:
      • Business Leadership -confidence, decisiveness and a willingness to listen to influence as well as engage others in the accomplishment of functional goals.
      • Communication - ability to communicate ideas and data both verbally and written in a persuasive and appropriate manner
      • Analytical Skills - ability to analyze a wide variety of scientific data, financial figures and market research data to make strategic decisions
      • Pharmaceutical Industry Acumen - ability to define, develop and implement business solutions based on trends, opportunities, needs and market direction within pharmaceutical industry and health care environment.WHAT TAKEDA CAN OFFER YOU: 401(k) with company match and Annual Retirement Contribution Plan Tuition reimbursement Company match of charitable contributions Health & Wellness programs including onsite flu shots and health screenings Generous time off for vacation and the option to purchase additional vacation days Community Outreach Programs Empowering Our People to Shine Discover more at takedajobs.com This job posting excludes CO applicants. Check out where you could be
        working if you apply. Job Seekers: Protect yourself against identity theft Please be aware there are instances of identity thieves posting Takeda-branded jobs and posing as employees to steal personal information. They visit job-related websites and invite candidates to online chats. During the chat, they press job seekers to provide bank account information and Social Security numbers. Copyright 1995-2019 Takeda Pharmaceutical Company Limited. All rights reserved.

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