Job Description

2023 will potentially see Sandoz become a standalone organization! Already a global market leader in Generics and Biosimilar medicine, this is an exciting, once-in-a-career opportunity to set our own path forward as an independent, purpose-driven organization, and as the founders of a new Sandoz, this is a time of immense opportunity for us all, both professionally and personally!

Together we will shape the future of Sandoz\xe2\x80\xa6 are you ready to make a difference?

Join Sandoz as the Head of Business Development for Asia, where you\'ll support global BD&L deals by seeking, evaluating and structuring collaborative external agreements in deeply specialized functional areas while managing internal processes to finalize those deals.

Your Key Responsibilities:
Your responsibilities include, but not limited to:

• Deliver against the organization\'s BD&L strategies and plans/objectives.
• Execute against the organization\'s objectives through the proactive management of alliances to enhance value of the Alliance and manage partnership risks.
• Lead the execution of finding activities and alignment with strategic priority targets.
• Co-lead due diligence, build network of contacts, oversee evaluation of partnerships at multiple levels.
• Support negotiations and structuring of transactions (e.g. License deals, out license, JV, divestments etc.), and take part in drafting contracts.
• Manage stakeholders, present to internal leadership teams and drive internal consensus on opportunities.
• Support the formal governance process to seek and obtain approval for appropriate deal opportunities and adhere to internal BD&L review process to ensure quality and consistency of the evaluation of all BD&L activities in accordance with process guidelines.
• Present the opportunity to appropriate deal committee and champion approval of negotiation and execution mandates.
• Manage BD&L projects, including the prioritization of activities and support the prioritization of BD&L projects in accordance with strategic priorities.

Carry out day to day project management, resource allocation, managing across matrixed functions, time line adherence, internal and external communications, leading & working effectively in x-functional teams and oversee the management and development of direct reports (where appropriate).

Minimum requirements

What you\'ll bring to the role:

• Bachelor\'s degree required; degree subject area in Finance, Business or related preferred; MBA a plus.
• 10+ years industry experience with a minimum 5 years of experience in leading BD&L.
• Proven track record of deal execution in scientific, pharmaceutical environment.
• Exceptional planning, organization, negotiating, and influencing skills
• Ability to build relationships with and influence cross -divisional senior leaders and rewarding collaborations and with external partners

Why Sandoz?

Almost 500 million patients were touched by Sandoz generic and biosimilar medicines in 2022 and while we\'re proud of this, we know there is more we could do to continue to help pioneer access to medicines for people around the world.

We are at a pivotal moment in our history giving us the freedom to invest in our future so we can continue to help millions of people access affordable high-quality medicines. Together we will shape the future of Sandoz, building an organization from the ground up and in return, experience an ambitious environment with impactful, flexible-hybrid careers, where diversity is welcomed and where personal growth is encouraged!

The future is ours to shape!

Commitment to Diversity & Inclusion:
Sandoz is committed to building an outstanding, inclusive work environment and diverse teams representative of the patients and communities we serve.

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Functional Area

BD&L & Strategic Planning

Division

SANDOZ

Business Unit

Commercial OPS SIR SZ

Employment Type

Regular

Commitment to Diversity & Inclusion:

Novartis is committed to building an outstanding, inclusive work environment and diverse team\'s representative of the patients and communities we serve.

Shift Work

No

Early Talent

No

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