(Sr.) Director Pharma Partnering Transactions (BD&L)

The Position

The Corporate Business Development organization supports Roche and Genentech partnerships worldwide, encompassing R&D assets, technologies, and commercial deals. The Partnering Transaction Group (PTG) is seeking an experienced business development professional in Basel to ensure negotiated deal outcomes align with business objectives.

The Opportunity

As a member of the Partnering Transaction Group, you will be an integral part of deal teams to structure and negotiate high-impact deals, and shape the direction of global partnerships through the following responsibilities:

• Act as a core member of the deal team to drive strategic partnerships and licensing projects across all therapeutic areas and drug development stages worldwide.
• Lead or co-lead the preparation of offers and negotiations with biopharma executive teams and external advisors.
• Participate in briefings with senior management at key project junctures to drive business decisions.
• Focus on all elements of deal strategy and execution, including proposed deal structures and financials based on valuation, risks, and diligence assessments.
• Draft term sheets and deliver detailed comments on complex licensing agreements while driving the resolution of deal issues.
• Highlight deviations from standards on financial and key licensing clauses, identifying resulting risks and possible mitigation strategies.
• Take a lead in developing the transaction and negotiation skills of the organization by creating and delivering training materials.

Who You Are

You are an energetic, results-driven self-starter with a strong executive presence and a track record of leading strategic projects in a complex deal environment, meeting the following requirements:

• Advanced degree in Science, Business, Finance, Law, or a related area.
• A minimum of 10 years of experience in the pharma/biotech industry including professional services, advisory or law firm supporting biopharma clients.
• A minimum of 5 years of specific pharma/biotech transactions-related experience.
• Significant experience in negotiating complex licensing or M&A deals, preferably as the lead negotiator in the biopharma space.
• A thorough understanding of corporate functions, including finance, accounting, legal, and intellectual property.
• Proficient communication skills with a collaborative mindset and the ability to think strategically through advanced professional judgment.