Some opportunities happen only once in a lifetime - like a job where you have the chance to change lives. At Alexion, people living with rare and devastating diseases are our Guiding Star. We are driven to continuously innovate and create meaningful value in all we do to help patients and families fully live their best lives. We value the uniqueness and diversity of our employees and recognize that nurturing the diverse perspectives and strengths of our people translates into innovative breakthroughs for patients.

This is what you will do:

The Associate Director, Search & Evaluation will identify and evaluate new Business Development opportunities and may assist with or lead diligence and completion of M&A, collaborations, in-licensing, and out-licensing transactions across the rare disease space. The role is responsible for identification of inorganic growth opportunities that will advance the strategic objectives and business goals of Alexion AstraZeneca Rare Disease. In addition to drafting and negotiating term sheets, proposals, partnering agreements and licenses, the role supports the generation of therapeutic area (TAs) strategies and implementation in conjunction with the TA R&D and Commercial colleagues. The Associate Director, Strategic Evaluation utilizes a strong scientific to conduct assessments of the strength of each prospective opportunity. The role plays a key role in purposeful growth and development of Alexion’s future pipeline.

You will be responsible for:

Identifies, investigates, analyzes, and forms third-party relationships that create mutually beneficial business partnerships:

• Assesses scientific data and hypothesis, research plans and expected outcomes to qualify opportunities in alignment with Alexion’s scientific, financial, and business objectives.
• Applies rigor to identify and assess issues that may impact the direction of the pipeline; weighs the potential and risks of each opportunity, and makes recommendations on opportunities to pursue
• Throughout the evaluation process, manages and tracks the data room, ensures appropriate protocols and disclosures; directs cross-functional teams on the completion of activities to support the information gathering, financial modeling, business evaluation and forecasting necessary to support the scientific evaluation of each scenario.
• Collaborates with partners in Commercial, Research & Development, Legal, Finance, and Global Operations to ensure alignment of activities and business needs.
• Finds prospective buyers, prepares data room and sales pitch, point of contact to external parties in out licensing process
• Drafts, reviews, and edits transaction documents including CDAs, term sheets, and contracts while ensuring Alexion compliance and quality requirements are fulfilled (in partnership with Legal)
• Negotiates key terms and critical items for both buy-side and sell-side opportunities
• Collaborates with cross-functional teams to provide strategic and business input including competitive intelligence, risk/gap identification, and internal program alignment with corporate and business development strategy and execution.
• Presents business case for deals to senior leadership and is responsible for representing Alexion to external parties such as investment bankers and venture capital.
• Builds strong relationships within the academic, industry associations, pharmaceutical and biotechnology communities to bring awareness of the company’s interests and capabilities.
• Represents Alexion at industry and academic conventions and conferences.
• Supports the Alliance and Integration Management team to ensure a smooth transition to a partnered program pre- and post-deal close.

You will need to have:

• Advanced degree in a scientific field; MD or PhD in life sciences.

• At least 2 years of research and/or development or medical/patient care experience within a related field or equivalent combination of education and biotech/pharma experience in a business development role or healthcare investing, either venture capital or public investing
• Strong project management skills to ensure integration of multiple work streams, to manage data flow and confidentiality to ensure completion of rigorous evaluation within established timeframes.
• Excellent communication skills both written and verbal.
• Strong presentation skills to deliver recommendations and frame business case consideration to senior stakeholders internally and externally.
• Excellent interpersonal skills with demonstrated track record and ability to drive results as an effective a team member
• Must demonstrate an energy and enthusiasm which brings a positive approach to all challenges.
• Sense of ethics and responsibility.
• Ability to travel as required to meet business needs.

• The duties of this role are generally conducted in an office environment. As is typical of an office-based role, employees must be able, with or without an accommodation to use a computer; engage in communications via phone, video, and electronic messaging; engage in problem solving and non-linear thought, analysis, and dialogue; collaborate with others; maintain general availability during standard business hours.

We would prefer for you to have:

• Experience in business development and licensing, including a broad understanding of the scientific, financial, commercial, and legal dimensions that support the evaluation process.
• Strong relationship building / networking skills.
• Excellent problem solving, organizational, and negotiating skills.

• Rare disease experience
• Demonstrated excellence in scientific evaluation.

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Alexion is a global biopharmaceutical company focused on serving patients and families affected by rare diseases and devastating conditions through the discovery, development and commercialization of life-changing medicines. Headquartered in Boston, Massachusetts, Alexion has offices around the globe and serves patients in more than 50 countries. Further information about Alexion can be found at: www.alexion.com.

Alexion is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. We are committed to fostering a culture of belonging where every single person can belong because of their uniqueness. The Company will not make decisions about employment, training, compensation, promotion, and other terms and conditions of employment based on race, color, religion, creed or lack thereof, sex, sexual orientation, age, ancestry, national origin, ethnicity, citizenship status, marital status, pregnancy, (including childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), parental status (including adoption or surrogacy), military status, protected veteran status, disability, medical condition, gender identity or expression, genetic information, mental illness or other characteristics protected by law. Alexion has taken critical steps to protect colleagues, loved ones, and patients from COVID-19 and its variants. All US-based employees must comply with Alexion's COVID-19 vaccination mandate. Alexion provides exceptions based on applicable state law as well as reasonable accommodations to meet the needs of candidates and employees. To begin an interactive dialogue with Alexion regarding a legally required exemption or accommodation, please contact accommodations@Alexion.com. Alexion participates in E-Verify.

As a leading employer in our industry, Alexion offers a highly competitive package of base and incentive compensation as well as a comprehensive benefits program designed to support the health, wellness and financial security of our employees and their families. Benefits include group medical, vision and dental coverage, group and supplemental life insurance, 401(k) with company match, tuition reimbursement, and much more.

AstraZeneca completed its acquisition of Alexion, marking the creation of Alexion, AstraZeneca Rare Disease. If you're interested in career opportunities with AstraZeneca, click here.