Salary
💰 $194,497 - $230,061 per year
About the role
- Lead Amgen’s search and evaluation, negotiate and execute external partnerships focusing on small molecule drug discovery and oncology technologies
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to align with business goals
Develop and nurture a global network of industry and academic contacts
Manage search and identification of opportunities and prioritize based on Amgen’s R&D strategy
Lead technical evaluations via cross-functional review teams and provide recommendations
Engage in business negotiations and work with legal to execute contracts
Lead strategic discussions and presentations with senior management and R&D
Contribute to transactions for other technology areas as needed
Mentor others and present as a respected professional to internal and external parties
Requirements
- Doctorate degree in a scientific field & 4 years of experience in drug development industry and/or biopharma business development
Or Master’s degree in a scientific field & 7 years of experience in drug development industry and/or biopharma business development
Or Bachelor’s degree in a scientific field & 9 years of experience in R&D and/or biopharma business development
Preferred: Doctorate in scientific field, with strong knowledge in discovery and technology platforms
4+ years of management and/or leadership experience in business and drug development activities
Strong technical R&D experience along with business development and licensing experience
Strong leadership, scientific, organizational, communication, and project management skills
Excellent presentation skills
Effective communication skills pertaining to scientific and business development
Ability to foresee and solve problems, prioritize and meet deadlines
Strong team player, experience in managing direct reports
Demonstrated ability to create and establish relationships with internal and external parties
Professional demeanor with strong decision making
Be able to work independently, manage large cross functional teams, and mentor individuals