Head of Search Evaluation, Cardiovascular, Renal, Metabolism

divh2Head Of Search Evaluation, Cardiovascular, Renal, Metabolism / h2pThe Strategy Growth Corporate and Business Development team is seeking a new Head of Search Evaluation, Cardiovascular, Renal, Metabolism (CRM) to drive and champion business growth through global and regional BDL deals by seeking, negotiating and closing collaborative external agreements across the BDL disciplines. This individual will ensure smooth functioning of the attributed alliances. / ppKey Responsibilities : / pulliDefine Search Evaluation (SE) strategy Search Priorities in close alignment with the business strategy (research, development and commercial) as defined by the TAL for all external opportunities throughout the value chain in a core Therapeutic Area (TA), i.e. early target discovery / technology development in BR, all stages of clinical development, and commercial opportunities. / liliLead, educate, instruct, and guide a team of SE professionals responsible for sourcing and vetting opportunities for a core TA to deliver on the SE strategy by being agile, creative, and accountable, and by implementing both a proactive and responsive approach to SE while aiming at fast turnarounds / liliServe as the Corporate Business Development representative on the enterprise-wide TA leadership team (TAL) for Cardiovascular, Renal, Metabolism (CRM). / liulliBrings creative and appropriate deals to the TAL and drives meaningful discussions and outcomes on the TAL / liliCommunicates discussions and decisions back to the CBD team / li / ulliProactively identify external growth opportunities along the RDC continuum within a core TA / liulliConduct SE activities with a creative, deal-type agnostic mindset to bring forward new ideas that could help us achieve our enterprise-level growth goals / liliThinks beyond single asset deals (portfolio swaps, co-commercialization deals, strategic equity investments and acquisitions) / li / ulliStrengthens the front-end of the BD process for opportunities in their area : / liulliEfficiently screen inbound opportunities and conduct triage, including robust discussion of SE generated, proactively sourced, opportunities as appropriate / liliEnsures documenting of all incoming opportunities and all declines / next steps via a newly implemented system / li / ulliIs the face of Novartis to the external world for their core TA / liulliIs the point of contact for all new business opportunities that come to Novartis in their core TA / li / ulliContribute to rebranding NVS as the partner of choice and increases visibility and attractiveness of NVS as partner : / liulliDefines and implements a new approach to SE : proactive, fast (sense of urgency), agile, humble, responsive accommodating / liliSupports the change of mindset : Instills a sense of urgency and pride with the team and implements high challenge / high support culture / li / ulliContribute to an increased level of engagement with the Biotech community, including interactions between BR President Biotech CEOs, VCs, etc / liliEnsure appropriate representation of NVS at major partnering and scientific conferences relating to their core TA / liliAttract, educate and develop talent within their SE team and fosters collaboration with other CBD sub-teams and the wider NVS organization / li / ulpAs a result, the Head of SE, Cardiovascular, Renal, Metabolism serves to help promote a high performing Global Corporate and Business Development culture, while effectively identifying and leading opportunities consistent with Novartis objectives and priorities in their TA, to help build Novartis innovative pipeline, and enabling Novartis to deliver on its mission to discover new ways to improve and extend peoples lives and maintain its leadership position in the industry. / ppEssential Requirements : / pulliAdvanced degree in the life sciences (preferably PhD or MD / PhD) / liliEnglish essential, other languages (EU27, CN, JP) are considered a plus. / liliPharmaceutical industry experience (adding to a minimum of 10 years) with focus on RD, early-stage commercialization and Business Development (of which ? 5 years in BDL related roles) / liliAdditional experience in Biotech or as a Pharma Project Team Leader or strategy lead is preferable, particularly in Cardiovascular, Renal, Metabolism. / liliA deep understanding of pharmaceutical medical science and drug development with an excellent instinct for truly transformational innovation, and an understanding of commercialization / liliDeep knowledge of BDL with a proven track record in opportunity prioritization, evaluation and deal making / liliExhibit an entrepreneurial spirit to generate new ideas and ways of working / liliAbility to lead without formal authority in a matrix environment / liliOrganizationally savvy manages and communicates effectively with different audiences using compelling arguments, manoeuvres comfortably through people-related organizational dynamics and uses expert influencing skills to achieve superior business outcomes / liliAbility to effectively manage difficult situations and drive towards constructive resolution / liliStrong ethical values, bridging different opinions and generating consensus to achieve a common goal / li / ulpNovartis Compensation Summary : / ppThe salary for this position is expected to range between $225,400.00 and $418,600.00 per year. / ppThe final salary offered is determined based on factors like, but not limited to, relevant skills and experience, and upon joining Novartis will be reviewed periodically. Novartis may change the published salary range based on company and market factors. / ppYour compensation will include a performance-based cash incentive and, depending on the level of the role, eligibility to be considered for annual equity awards. / ppUS-based eligible employees will receive a comprehensive benefits package that includes health, life and disability benefits, a 401(k) with company contribution and match, and a variety of other benefits. In addition, employees are eligible for a generous time off package including vacation, personal days, holidays and other leaves. / ppEEO Statement : / ppThe Novartis Group of Companies are Equal Opportunity Employers. We do not discriminate in recruitment, hiring, training, promotion or other employment practices for reasons of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital or veteran status, disability, or any other legally protected status. / ppAccessibility and reasonable accommodations : / ppThe Novartis Group of Companies are committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. If, because of a medical condition or disability, you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application process, or to perform the essential functions of a position, please send an e-mail to us.reasonableaccommodations@novartis.com or call +1(877)395-2339 and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. Please include the job requisition number in your message. / p / div