At Lilly, we unite caring with discovery to make life better for people around the world. We are a global healthcare leader headquartered in Indianapolis, Indiana. Our employees around the world work to discover and bring life-changing medicines to those who need them, improve the understanding and management of disease, and give back to our communities through philanthropy and volunteerism. We give our best effort to our work, and we put people first. We’re looking for people who are determined to make life better for people around the world.Position Summary: The Associate Vice President, Business Development will lead the team identifying, evaluating, pursuing, and executing business development transactions to expand and enhance the oncology portfolio. The transactions will range from mergers and acquisitions to asset in/out-licensing and R&D collaborations, spanning preclinical through commercial-stage programs, covering all cancer treatment modalities.Roles and Responsibilities of the position:
Keep a close pulse on the external oncology landscape (via news, medical meetings, etc.)
Propose new ideas for consideration, provide scientific and business editorialization on the opportunities, manage communication/relationships with external parties, and see deals through the stages of diligence, negotiation, and signing
Regular, high visibility interfacing with internal leadership (oncology, cross-TA, Lilly executives) and external parties (other companies, investment firms, banks)
Participation in cross-functional oncology meetings, representing and owning business development’s role in portfolio shaping
Building trust and credibility with internal and external stakeholders
Effective management of a team, including several direct reports
Agency, ownership, clear communication, relationship-building, decision-making agility, and sound scientific and business judgment are key to success in this position
Required Qualifications:
Strong scientific acumen and understanding of drug development and biopharma deal structuring / financing
Minimum 7 years’ work experience in the biotech / pharma sector
Exceptional communication, interpersonal / relationship-building skills, scientific & business judgment
Highly organized with a proven ability to think through and execute on plans to answer complex questions; ability to adjust with agility to changing priorities & fact patterns.
Proactive and collaborative, with a proven ability to work effectively across domains (scientific, legal, financial)
Demonstrated ability to work effectively in a team setting
Additional Preferences:
PhD, MS, or BS
Experience in oncology (across modalities and program stages)
Previous experience managing direct reports
Physical Demands/Travel:The physical demands of this job are consistent with working in an office. This role will require up to 20% domestic and international travel annually.The physical demands here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job .Work Environment:This position’s work environment is in an office settingThe work environment characteristics descri b ed here are representative of those an em p loyee encounters whil e performing the essential f unctions of this job.To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each role and responsibility satisfactorily. The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential func tions.Lilly currently anticipates that the base salary for this position could range from between $229,500 to $336,600 and will depend, in part, on the successful candidate’s qualifications for the role, including education and experience. Full-time equivalent employees also will be eligible for a company bonus (depending, in part, on company and individual performance). In addition, Lilly offers a comprehensive benefit program to eligible employees, including eligibility to participate in a company-sponsored 401(k); pension; vacation benefits; eligibility for medical, dental, vision and prescription drug benefits; flexible benefits (e.g., healthcare and/or dependent day care flexible spending accounts); life insurance and death benefits; certain time off and leave of absence benefits; and well-being benefits (e.g., employee assistance program, fitness benefits, and employee clubs and activities).Of course, the compensation described above is subject to change and could be higher or lower than the range described above. Further, Lilly reserves the right to amend, modify, or terminate its compensation and benefit programs in its sole discretion and Lilly’s compensation practices and guidelines will apply regarding the details of any promotion or transfer of Lilly employees.Eli Lilly and Company, Lilly USA, LLC and our wholly owned subsidiaries (collectively “Lilly”) are committed to help individuals with disabilities to participate in the workforce and ensure equal opportunity to compete for jobs. If you require an accommodation to submit a resume for positions at Lilly, please email Lilly Human Resources ( LillyRecruitingCompliance@lists.lilly.com ) for further assistance. Please note This email address is intended for use only to request an accommodation as part of the application process. Any other correspondence will not receive a response.Lilly is an EEO/Affirmative Action Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, protected veteran status, disability or any other legally protected status.Our employee resource groups (ERGs) offer strong support networks for their members and help our company develop talented individuals for future leadership roles. Our current groups include: Africa, Middle East, Central Asia Network, African American Network, Chinese Culture Network, Early Career Professionals, Japanese International Leadership Network (JILN), Lilly India Network, Organization of Latinos at Lilly, PRIDE (LGBTQ + Allies), Veterans Leadership Network, Women’s Network, Working and Living with Disabilities. Learn more about all of our groups.#WeAreLilly
