VP; Global Head), Business Development & Alliance Mgmt 9B mkt cap​/5B sales Oncology Pha

VP (Global Head), Business Development & Alliance Mgmt | $9B mkt cap / $1.5B sales Oncology Pharma | HYBRID | RETAINED SEARCH

Cornerstone Search Group is pleased to partner again with a highly-successful oncology-focused pharmaceutical company that is fast growing and financially healthy ($1.5B in sales and a $9B market cap) and has a positive work environment and renowned culture. For this newly-created VP, Global Head of Business Development & Alliance Management position, our client is seeking an entrepreneurial and experienced BD&L professional who is passionate and scientifically knowledgeable about oncology, has a proven track record in small or mid-size pharma/biotech BD&L activities, and who values working in close collaboration with high EQ, high integrity professionals in a low bureaucracy, hands-on environment.

ATTRACTIVE FEATURES:

• Newly created role with direct reports
• This is a growing, profitable, stable, and publicly traded company with $1.5Bn+ in revenue and a $9.5Bn market cap that still retains a small company feel with limited layers
• Our client internally discovered a fast-growing oncology blockbuster that has plenty of patent life remaining as well as a Phase III asset that is anticipated to also achieve blockbuster status
• Hybrid role - minimal on-site required. There is flexibility to live in northern or central states within Eastern Time Zone (ET)

LOCATION: This is a hybrid role with office locations in the New York City and Boston metro areas. There is minimal on-site required. Our client prefers candidates located in the Eastern Time Zone and from states within reasonable and convenient travel distance from either of their offices, such as Massachusetts MA, New Jersey NJ, New York NY, Pennsylvania PA, Connecticut CT, Maryland MD, Washington, D.C. DC, Virginia VA, North Carolina NC, Delaware DE, Maine ME, Rhode Island RI, and Ohio OH.

RESPONSIBILITIES in a NUTSHELL:

• You and your team of direct reports will identify, source, and negotiate the full-spectrum of BD&L activities including licensing agreements (in- and out-licensing of assets), research collaborations (with academic institutions and private companies), global partnerships (co-development and co-commercialization), and acquisitions.
• You will lead teams (including your direct reports, cross-functional team members, and partnership representatives) such as “Search & Evaluation” and “Alliance Management” that will conduct the commercial and scientific assessment of BD opportunities, build models to support deal negotiations, negotiate deals and contracts, manage virtual data rooms, etc.
• Develop new relationships with key stakeholders, academic institutions, and future industry partners.
• Maintain relationships with current research collaboration and co-development/co-commercialization industry partners.
• Build out the BD&L and Alliance Management infrastructure.

Desired Skills / Experiences / Education / Behaviors:

• Ideally 12+ years of pharmaceutical / biotech industry experience including oncology BD leadership experience (TA lead or department lead) for a clinical stage or small/mid-size commercial stage company.
• Advanced scientific education (PhD, Pharm
  
  D, MD, MS) is preferred. An MBA or JD is a plus.
• Demonstrated oncology BD&L experience, preferably in 2 or more of the following activities: in-licensing, out-licensing, M&A, research collaborations, co-dev partnership, co-commercial partnership.
• Alliance Management experience is a plus.
• Seeking someone who has the breadth of knowledge and skills necessary for leading BD in a smaller environment, including scientific, regulatory, and IP / legal knowledge as well as negotiation, analytical, leadership, project management, and communication skills.
• Prior direct report experience is a plus.
• Experience working on a global basis is a plus.
• Prior experience in strategy consulting, VC / PE, investment banking, and/or corporate development environments is welcomed.
• Desire and a comfort level with working hands-on and in a fast-paced environment.
• The hiring manager seeks someone with the courage to challenge the status quo and advocate for innovative ideas.
• Leadership indexes on high emotional…