Description:
Bringing life-changing medicines to millions of people, Novartis sits at the intersection of cutting-edge medical science and innovative digital technology. As a global company, the resources and opportunities for growth and development are plentiful including global and local cross functional careers, a diverse learning suite of thousands of programs & an inhouse marketplace for rotations & project work. With strong medicines pipeline our current transformation will not just deliver growth for our business but continue to allow us to bring innovative medicines to patients quickly.
Key Responsibilities:
- Manages the integrated approach for the review, evaluation, and recommendation of BD&L opportunities under guidance of a DD Head and in alignment with BD&L Partnering Heads and close partnership with BD&L deal team
- Responsible for operational excellence in the set up and conduct of DD (adherence to BD&L process; review of data, development plan / timelines, on site visits etc.)
- Co-lead or lead for developing an integrated and aligned risk management plan
- Co-leads or leads the elaboration of comprehensive, accurate and aligned development plans and costs.
- Leads and organizes due diligence for development stage out-licensing candidates; organizes data rooms, handles Q&A from interested parties
- Prepares overall development budget in collaboration with GDD Development Finance, ensuring costs are complete, accurate and reasonable.
- Drives team recommendation based on integrated view on the BD&L opportunity with fair balance of opportunities and risks, and with solution focused outlook.
Minimum requirements
Education
- Doctoral or equivalent degree in life science required combined with business management training or experience preferred
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Work Experience
- Extensive drug development expertise, with at minimum 6+ years’ experience in pharma drug development spanning across several disciplines and stages (from research to commercial). Past contribution to in-licensing, M&A, and due diligence; extensive experience an advantage
- Sound judgement of which risks and issues need to be highlighted and properly communicated to management
- Advanced planning and tracking skills with attention to detail including experience with project management and tools, extensive experience preferred.
- Strong interpersonal and leadership skills, ability to integrate across functions and organizations to build collaborative relationships. Coaching skills
- Fast action taker, ability to quickly grasp the essence of new projects. Involves the right team members in the right situation at the right time.