Assoc. Dir/Dir, Search & Evaluaton and iDAS Business Liaision

at  Takeda Pharmaceutical

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OBJECTIVES:

• Takeda has a broad and growing oncology pipeline that will build upon our strong commercial foundation in both solid cancer and hematologic malignancies. Business development (BD) will be core to further strengthen Takeda’s foothold in oncology by continuously evaluating opportunities for in-licensing, out-licensing, co-promotions, research collaborations and other partnerships.
• Takeda is seeking a Oncology Search & Evaluation & iDAS Business Liasion focused on global and EUCAN, to work as part of an international and integrated team. Main partners for this role within Takeda cross-functional partners within the Global Oncology Product and Pipeline Strategy (GOPPS) team, the Oncology team EUCAN and other geographies, our Center for External Innovation (CEI), Global Business Development (GBD), and our disease area strategy teams.
• This role will be responsible for helping drive Takeda’s oncology strategy through evaluation of new therapeutic assets and collaboration opportunities, co-owning the oncology BD target list, orchestrating valuations, communicating & influencing, and supporting BD processes from initial search to deal closure as well as liaising with our EUCAN and other integrated disease area strategy (iDAS) teams.

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS:

• Master’s or graduate degree in a scientific discipline
• Minimum of 10 years experience in pharmaceutical / biotech search and valuation, and / or pharmaceutical portfolio / corporate strategy experience. Experience in healthcare investment banking, strategy consulting or pharma equity analysis will also be considered, as well as MBA or similar.
• Strong understanding of the clinical drug development globally (with experience working with development teams), regulatory, access, and commercialization process; with a preference for previous oncology / hematology experience
• Strong forecasting and financial valuation experience in the pharma context, including basic financial and accounting knowledge (P&L forecasting, DCF valuations, etc.)
• Results-oriented, creative, self-starter with strong verbal and written communication and presentation skills; experience in preparing materials and presenting to executive management desirable.
• Excellent interpersonal skills, proven leadership capabilities and experience leading teams and influencing cross-functional groups (R&D, M&A) in a global setting (cross-cultural experience desirable), including senior leaders to accomplish shared goals
• Experience defining disease area strategies or corporate strategy experience required
• Demonstrated exceptional strategic thinking ability
• Demonstrated ability to understand and translate clinical/scientific information
• Language: Full business proficiency, sufficient to lead negotiation with external stakeholders and have conversation over contracts in English, is required.
• Location: Zurich, Switzerland or Cambridge, MA

TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS

• Willingness to travel to various meetings, conferences or client sites, including overnight trips. Some international travel will be required.
• Requires approximately 10-20% travel.

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