Reporting to the VP, Corporate Development this Director, Corporate Development will take a lead role in complex transactions working with cross functional teams associated with those transactions from identification/evaluation through negotiation and completion.

Responsibilities

• Lead scientific and financial evaluations of transformative strategic opportunities across a breadth of therapy areas.
• Provide solid transaction management expertise to help implement innovative deal structures for the relevant transactions.
• A catalyst to help develop and deliver various regional externalization strategies.
• Work with leadership to ensure appropriate prioritisation and ranking of opportunities across the business.
• Assemble and lead senior level international, multifunctional teams for the evaluation and transaction execution of strategic opportunities. Teams will include senior scientific, technical and commercial representatives from R&D, Finance, Legal, IP, Operations, GMSO and Global Commercial Operations.
• Work with the teams to ensure due diligence assessments identify and focus on key risks, and lead the development of risk mitigation proposals.
• Manage the relationship with the potential partner in a timely and professional manner; ensure that AZ remains competitive in 3rd party processes.
• Ensure as far as possible that AZ is considered as preferred partner status by third parties
• Prepare and present transaction opportunities to SET and Board as required. Oversee deal propositions and papers prepared by Business Development directors
• Assist in, or lead as the case may be, the deal negotiation and closure.
• Work with transaction integration and alliance management team to ensure adequate arrangements are in place from closing.
• Ensure thorough transaction post mortems are prepared and shared internally.
• Prepare activity reports for senior management as appropriate.
• Undertake ad hoc business development projects as they arise and business need require

Essential requirements

• Bachelor’s is required, preferred study in subjects involving strong numeracy, such as Mathematics, Engineering, Economics etc.
• PhD. in Biology and Life Sciences, or advanced degree in Medical studies (e.g. MBChB), is preferred
• Proven strong financial literacy. Expert knowledge of commercial and financial evaluation and business case preparation techniques.
• Superior analytical and problem-solving skills, with proven ability to synthesise complex issues effectively.
• Deep knowledge of pharmaceutical business and drug development process
• Strong interpersonal and team leadership skills, demonstrating flexibility and a proven ability to deal with complexity under time pressure
• Effective communicator to senior audiences, both in writing and orally
• Transactional experience with a relevant track record
• Ability to execute innovative and complex transactions across therapy areas
• Familiarity with a broad range of transaction structures and applicable legal principles
• Experienced in leading international, multi-functional project teams of senior professionals both internal and external advisers.
• Credibility with third parties, including companies, institutions and stakeholders

As one of the world's premier Biopharmaceuticals companies, AstraZeneca’s mission is centered on delivering life-changing products that advance world health, and help fight and cure disease. As a Director, Corporate Development you'll play a pivotal role and make a positive impact on our mission to find lifesaving solutions for all patients.

Join us today.

Competitive salary package and benefits

Applications open: Sept 2, 2021

Applications close: Sept. 9, 2021

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AstraZeneca embraces diversity and equality of opportunity.  We are committed to building an inclusive and diverse team representing all backgrounds, with as wide a range of perspectives as possible, and harnessing industry-leading skills.  We believe that the more inclusive we are, the better our work will be.  We welcome and consider applications to join our team from all qualified candidates, regardless of their characteristics.  We comply with all applicable laws and regulations on non-discrimination in employment (and recruitment), as well as work authorization and employment eligibility verification requirements.