Head Strategy and Business Development Rare Diseases Job Listing at Genzyme Corporation in Cambridge, MA (Job ID Genzyme_feed.xml_32285)

Biotechnology, Pharmaceutical

Head, Strategy and Business Development- Rare Diseases-32285

Description
Genzyme has pioneered the development and delivery of transformative therapies for patients affected by rare and debilitating diseases for over 30 years. We accomplish our goals through world-class research, collaboration with the global patient community, and with the compassion and commitment of our employees. With a focus on rare diseases and multiple sclerosis, we are dedicated to making a positive impact on the lives of the patients and families we serve. Genzyme's portfolio of transformative therapies, which are marketed in countries around the world, represent groundbreaking and life-saving advances in medicine. As a Sanofi company, Genzyme benefits from the reach and resources of one of the world's largest pharmaceutical companies, with a shared commitment to improving the lives of patients. Learn more at www.genzyme.com.

Job Title: Head, Strategy and Business Development- Rare Diseases

Responsibilities
•Oversee company's Rare Disease long-term strategy; develop and convey longer-term perspective of trends likely to affect industry, sector and company
•Originate and lead strategic initiatives and internal projects related to key corporate choices and opportunities
•Serve as strategic advisor to the Rare Disease leadership team
•Screen, evaluate and prioritize external opportunities for collaborations, in-licensing, structured transactions and acquisitions (MA)
•Oversee and coordinate cross-functional due diligence efforts on all Rare Disease transactions
•Develop business cases and lead or direct valuation and financial modeling analyses
•Lead deal negotiations including term sheet and contract development
•Develop and maintain relationships with management teams of potential partner organization, bankers, venture capitalists, and consultants
•Lead out-licensing projects
•Present at conferences and to Genzyme and Sanofi Executive Management teams
•Support the company's mission and vision, continually reinforcing opportunities to build value

Qualifications

Basic Qualifications

•MBA, MD or science PhD required
•10+ years of directly relevant business experience required
•Demonstrated ability to work in a complex matrix and cross-cultural environment
•Demonstrated track record of successfully leading negotiations
•Demonstrated ability to lead and develop high performing teams

Preferred Qualifications
•Multi-country or multi-functional experience desirable
•Ability to travel domestically and internationally 20-30%
•Superb strategist who a proven track record of originating new initiatives
•Result-oriented with highly developed analytical and organizational skills
•Extensive financial expertise
•Strong judgment and decision-making skills
•Excellent written and verbal communication skills and strong presentation skills

Job : Business Development
Primary Location : United States-Massachusetts-Cambridge

Job Posting : Mar 13, 2013

Shift : Day Job
Job Type : Regular
Employee Status : Regular