Director, External Innovation Business Development
Company: Horizon Therapeutics
Location: Deerfield
Posted on: May 18, 2023
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Job Description:
Working at Horizon is more than a job - it''s personal. For us,
success is measured by the numbers that matter most - the number of
lives we touch, the number we change and those we work tirelessly
to help save. We''re a team of agile, out-of-the-box thinkers who
are inspired to do more because we know we''re a part of something
bigger. We strive to build meaningful careers at a company whose
values we share because when we live up to our potential, we help
others live up to theirs. The Director, External Innovation serves
as a member of a dynamic Research & Development team, working in
close collaboration with Horizon''s Business Development team,
focused on evaluation of innovative products and companies that
have potential to complement Horizon''s existing pipeline of
clinical and preclinical drug
candidates.Responsibilities:Contribute to actively searching for
and then evaluating potential Business Development opportunities,
with deal structures that may span from M&A, in-licensing of
clinical or preclinical stage assets, to research collaborations,
platforms and academic SRAs that are consistent with the
advancement of Horizon''s pipeline.Review potential opportunities
for scientific merit/feasibility and integrate commercial
considerations based on input from Commercial colleagues. As
discussions advance, coordinate with R&D colleagues to draft
research and/or clinical development plans, from study design to
resource requirements and expense forecasting. Prepare and present
status, risks and mitigation strategies via oral and written
presentations for ongoing evaluations to key internal stakeholders
on a timely basis, including preparation of opportunity assessments
and summaries for executive-level audiences. Facilitate and
maintain opportunity identification and assessment processes to
move projects forward in the most efficient and effective manner
and provide recommendations for dismissing/deprioritizing ideas
early and effectively.Facilitate creation of institutional memory
for opportunities by providing clear, concise assessments and
recommendations for future reference.Qualifications and Skills
Required:MD and/or biomedical PhD are nice to have, but candidates
with comparable technical knowledge/experience are also encouraged
to apply. An MBA or technical experience with immunology would be a
plus.5-10+ years biotech/pharma industry experience; could be in a
business development or search/evaluation role, and/or in a drug
development/discovery role - e.g., clinical development, regulatory
affairs, clinical pharmacology program management, translational
science, drug discovery, competitive intelligence, or related
settings. Management consulting or Wall Street research experience
considered as well.Must have strong cross functional leadership
skills and be able to assemble and lead an internal team of
cross-functional R&D experts in support of asset evaluations.
Business acumen with an understanding of how Business Development
contributes to corporate strategy is important.Must possess a solid
foundation of understanding in drug discovery or development
processes with deep familiarity in one or more aspectsStrong
scientific acumen, able with little guidance to critically
interpret results from pre-clinical (in vitro and in vivo) thru
clinical studies, and to assess the scientific validity of
mechanism of actions at playExperience interfacing with Commercial
colleagues, performing and presenting competitive assessments,
drafting TPPs and/or R&D plans; experience with R&D expense
forecasting is a plus.Experience in disease areas of interest to
Horizon are a plus (Rheumatology, Immunology, Nephrology,
Dermatology). Must also be curious, willing and able to conduct
assessments in other disease areasStrategic thinker with the
ability to translate analysis into strategyTeam player, able to
work in close relationship with technical R&D experts, Business
Development and Commercial colleaguesEagerness to contribute to
company growth by working relentlessly to identify valuable
assetsRequires approximately 20% travelStrong work
ethicProfessional, proactive demeanorStrong interpersonal
skillsKeen ability to collaborate in a complex, fast-paced
environmentExcellent written and verbal communication
skillsProficient in Microsoft Office, particularly expert with
PowerpointSelf-starter attitudeAble to juggle multiple projects,
competing prioritiesExperience in supervising others is not
expected but helpful Horizon Core Values & Competencies: Growth
Manages Ambiguity Strategic Mindset Demonstrates Self-awareness
Cultivates Innovation Develops Talent Accountability Drives Results
Ensures Accountability Decision Quality Transparency Courage
Collaboration Instills Trust Horizon requires all U.S. employees to
be fully vaccinated, as a condition of employment, with either
Pfizer (fully approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration),
Moderna or Johnson & Johnson (currently granted emergency-use
authorization by the FDA). ''Fully vaccinated'' is defined as two
weeks after your final dose of the Pfizer, Moderna, or Johnson &
Johnson vaccine. Horizon will provide medical and religious
accommodations as required by law. Horizon Therapeutics plc does
not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, gender,
sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, veteran
status, or any other characteristic protected by law. It is our
intention that all qualified applications are given equal
opportunity and that selection decisions be based on job-related
factors. Any individual, who, because of a disability, needs
accommodation or assistance in completing this application or at
any time during the application process, should contact the Human
Resources Department.
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