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Ipsen · 4 hours ago

Vice President & Head of Rare Disease Global Partnering

Cambridge, MA

Full-time

Onsite

Director/Executive

12+ years exp

Ipsen is a global biopharmaceutical group focused on innovation and specialty care. The Vice President, Head of Rare Disease Global Partnering is responsible for establishing a strong Rare Disease pipeline through business development activities, including due diligence and negotiation of transactions aligned with corporate strategy.

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H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

Manage due diligence, structure and negotiate transactions, including in/out- licensing deals, product acquisitions, strategic partnerships, and M&A in Rare Disease, focused on assets that will enhance the company’s portfolio

Collaborate with EVP, Chief Business Officer and stakeholder functions (including but not limited to C-level roles, country/regional leadership, Commercial Franchises, R&D, IP, Finance, Legal, Manufacturing and Corporate Strategy) to establish business development strategy & goals for Rare Disease that are aligned with overall business/corporate strategy and objectives

Ensure high-quality due diligence

Execute value-add deals

Lead contract negotiations and work with stakeholder functions to ensure high-quality contracts are negotiated and executed to protect future interests of Ipsen’s business

Contribute to the strategic direction of corporate business development through analysis of evolving market and R&D/competitive landscape in Rare Disease and provide concise and accurate updates and documentation to senior management (and committees involving members from the Board of Directors when necessary) for deal review and decision-making

Contribute to the strategic direction of Rare Disease Franchise defining and steering Ipsen Rare Disease strategy

Deliver accurate and timely updates, and provide customized support to the Executive Vice President, Chief Business Officer for regular review and decision making at senior management level

Maintain professional relationships with potential strategic partners and network with external companies and advisers in the industry including regular attendance at appropriate conferences and other industry events

Qualification

Business DevelopmentDue DiligenceStrategic PartnershipsNegotiation SkillsPharma Industry ExperienceMarket AnalysisProject ManagementNetworking SkillsFluent EnglishFluent FrenchTeam Leadership

Required

Master's degree in Science required

Minimum of 12-15 years industry experience from a global top biotech or medium-sized pharma company

Broad experience of business development in the R&D and commercial oncology context

Substantial deal sheet, including in- and out-licensing, M&A, product acquisitions/divestments, and strategic partnerships in the oncology space

Strong business and strategic acumen

Experienced at structuring associated with biopharma deal making

Ability to manage complex deals and perform solid market, company and product analysis and due diligence

Proven project management and workflow delegation skills

Good awareness of the biopharma ecosystem, including the deal-making landscape

Track record of successfully securing deals in Rare Disease as a lead negotiator

Excellent relationship and networking skills

Well-established network in the pharma industry, particularly in the oncology space

Experience with leading a team

Fluent English

French is a plus

Preferred

Advanced post-graduate degrees including Masters, Ph.D. in Chemistry, Biology or Medicine ideal

Master's in Finance or MBA desirable

International experience outside the US

Sensitivity to (and familiarity with) the European and French business culture is an advantage

Company

Ipsen

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Ipsen is a global specialty-driven biopharmaceutical company focused on innovation and specialty care.

Founded in 1929

Boulogne-billancourt, Ile-de-France, FRA

5001-10000 employees

http://www.ipsen.com

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