Director Business Development Transactions

Role Overview

The Transactions group within the Business Development & Licensing organisation in London is responsible for Early Stage partnerships that advance the company’s Human Health portfolio. The team evaluates, structures, and executes collaborations that drive sustainable growth.

What You Will Do

As the Director Business Development Transactions, you will lead the structuring, negotiation, and execution of Early Stage transactions in the pharmaceutical arena for the European hub. You will develop deal structure and economics, and lead internal governance through to contract signature.

Why It Might Be a Fit

This role requires a Director with substantial experience in pharmaceutical business development, with demonstrated ownership of deal workstreams and relevant experience structuring, negotiating and executing similar type of agreements.

Requirements

• Substantial experience in pharmaceutical business development
• Hands-on experience with leading Early Stage transactions
• Strong working knowledge of common structures used in Early Stage transactions
• Excellent deal execution skills
• Demonstrated leadership and structured problem-solving skills
• Strong influencing skills with external counterparties
• Proven ability to communicate clearly with executive leadership
• Excellent judgment in structuring and negotiating agreements

Benefits

• Flexible work arrangements
• Hybrid work schedule
• Relocation assistance
• VISA sponsorship
• Travel requirements
• Valid driving license
• Hazardous material handling