Key Responsibilities:

• Provide outstanding partnering and project management through the entire deal making process to secure and implement attractive deals
• Develop partnering structures tailored to the profile of each envisioned collaboration
• Propose deal terms and negotiation strategy to BD&L Transaction Head 
• Drive contribution from various Functions to develop robust and comprehensive business cases and derive clear recommendations
• Identify and resolve issues promptly, gather and analyse information skilfully, escalate to senior management quickly
• Work closely with the Therapeutic Area Leadership team (Research, Development, Commercial, Strategy Heads) to understand key partnering priorities, drive alignment, and proactively communicate project updates
• Facilitate decision making process at key governance deal committees by preparing comprehensive presentations/memos   
• Proactively monitor the external business environment and maintain a knowledge base of licensing transactions and other companies partnering activities   
• Build and continuously strengthen broad industry network to facilitate deal making

What you’ll being to the role:

Essential Requirements:

• Proven track record at sourcing, structuring, negotiating, closing different type of partnerships (Deal sheets are required as part of your application).
• Extensive experience in Business Development or Investment Banking with a Broad network in the pharma or biotech sector/industry.
• Demonstrated history of leading international, global, and cross-functional teams and strategic corporate initiatives.
• Show innovation and creativity in previous roles, demonstrating a curious mindset.
• Proficiency in English required - verbal, written, and negotiation

Desirable Criteria

• Relevant degree, PhD. or Advanced degree in the biological sciences. Plus MBA or similar advanced degree
• Experience in Oncology Therapeutic Area in BD&L space. 

Commitment to Diversity & Inclusion:

We are committed to building an outstanding, inclusive work environment and diverse teams representative of the patients and communities we serve.

Accessibility and accommodation:

Novartis is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to all individuals. If, because of a medical condition or disability, you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the recruitment process, or in any order to receive more detailed information about essential functions of a position, please send an e-mail to inclusion.switzerland@novartis.com  and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. Please include the job requisition number in your message.

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