This job is with MSD, an inclusive employer and a member of myGwork – the largest global platform for the LGBTQ+ business community. Please do not contact the recruiter directly. Job Description We have an exciting opportunity for a Director Business Development Transactions to be based in Moorgate, London. This role is hybrid and requires presence onsite 2 days a week. The Transactions group within the Business Development advanced degree (MBA) preferred. Candidates must demonstrate sufficient scientific fluency to engage credibly with internal experts and external partners. Required experience: Substantial experience in pharmaceutical business development, with demonstrated ownership of deal workstreams and relevant experience structuring, negotiating and executing similar type of agreements. Hands-on experience with leading Early Stage transactions and familiarity with relevant market benchmarks. Strong working knowledge of common structures used in Early Stage transactions. Skills/Competencies: Excellent deal execution skills, including ability to develop negotiation strategy, manage contracting/legal processes, and partner effectively with internal stakeholders and external partners. Demonstrated leadership and structured problem-solving skills, including the ability to frame complex issues, develop options and drive alignment across diverse stakeholders. Strong influencing skills with external counterparties and the ability to lead internal deal teams through ambiguity to timely, high-quality decisions. Proven ability to communicate clearly with executive leadership and to influence decisions through concise synthesis of science, strategy, risk and financial trade-offs. Excellent judgment in structuring and negotiating agreements, escalating issues appropriately, and balancing risk, scientific uncertainty and strategic value. Self-motivated, attention to detail, and proven ability to work well on teams. Our ability to excel depends on the integrity, knowledge, imagination, and skills of our team, with an inclusive culture of respect, encouragement, and teamwork. Members of our global team have the opportunity to collaborate with talented and dedicated colleagues, while developing their own careers. Please include a brief deal sheet summarising relevant transaction experience. We respect confidentiality, so company names or other confidential details shall not be included. Additional location(s) Compensation Information: Required Skills: Deal Strategy, Negotiation, Professional Networking, Project Management Leadership, Stakeholder Management Preferred Skills: Current Employees apply HERE Current Contingent Workers apply HERE Search Firm Representatives Please Read Carefully Merck
Director Business Development Transactions employer: MSD
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