Director, Business Development, Search & Evaluation – Respiratory, Immunology and Inflammation At GSK, we have bold ambitions for patients, aiming to positively impact the health of 2.5 billion people by the end of the decade. Our R&D focuses on discovering and delivering vaccines and medicines, combining our understanding of the immune system with cutting-edge technology to transform people’s lives. GSK fosters a culture ambitious for patients, accountable for impact, and committed to doing the right thing, making sure that we focus our efforts on accelerating significant assets that meet patients’ needs and have the highest probability of success. This role is an exciting opportunity to shape GSK’s future by identifying and securing external partnerships that drive innovation and growth. You will lead efforts to evaluate and help execute strategic business development deals that align with GSK’s R&D priorities. Working closely with cross-functional teams, you will play a key role in advancing our pipeline and delivering value to patients. The Director of Search and Evaluation is a senior role in the R&D organization at GSK, where the role holder supports early and late-stage global business development and licensing initiatives and has a direct impact on the success of the GSK Respiratory, Inflammation and Immunology strategy and portfolio. Key Responsibilities: Synthesize varied and vast information including clinical data, competitive landscape, market, and investment trends to formulate business cases that will deliver substantial enterprise value to GSK. Possess gravitas and significant learning agility allowing for fluency across disciplines, allowing the role holder to drive constructive challenge and debate amongst senior stakeholders to ensure the best outcomes for GSK. Act with substantial urgency and entrepreneurial attitude in driving the deal process to go/no-go decisions. Engage with the life science investment and biotech community, alongside senior GSK executives, to represent GSK strategic initiatives and business priorities to build relationships and industry-leading deal flow. Establishing and leading initial technical evaluation and formal diligence processes to drive the rigorous scientific evaluation of potential assets and deliver clear recommendations to key governance bodies and senior GSK leadership. Serves as the primary point of contact with the external partner throughout the deal process including during submission and negotiation of non-binding term sheet through to deal execution. Works collaboratively with the Transactional lead during negotiation of term sheets and definitive agreements. Serving as the internal lead in both preparation and presentation of business case and other briefing materials for senior management and internal governance bodies, with support from functions across the business. Working with key stakeholders and cross-functional teams to ensure effective communication, efficient decision-making, to support completion of transactions in a timely manner. Establishes and maintains a broad network of internal and external stakeholders and maintains a high level of external visibility, ensuring GSK appears as the Partner of Choice for the Biotech community. Expert in industry trends and awareness of competitor datasets in GSK areas of strategic focus. Basic Qualifications: Advanced degree in the life sciences (such as MS, PhD, PharmD, MD) 5 or more years in drug discovery or development with a focus on one or more of the respiratory, immunology or inflammation therapeutic areas 5 or more years of experience in pharmaceutical business development, deal sheet submission required Preferred Qualifications: PhD / MD, plus ideally a post-doc or MBA experience, or equivalent 5 or more years of experience in business development in a multinational pharmaceutical company setting Experience in pharmaceutical R&D, demonstrating international experience in multiple cultures and drug discovery / clinical environments. Strong scientific reputation in drug discovery and development Ability to interact and communicate effectively with senior executive teams Proven innovation-driven leadership abilities in a drug discovery environment with demonstrable knowledge of drug development A strong track record of building successful internal/external partnership and collaboration relationships, demonstrating cultural sensitivity and awareness Demonstrated ability to lead and influence experienced professionals and executives Ability to think critically, creatively and to anticipate and solve problems Ability to navigate and be successful in a fast-paced, matrixed work environment Excellent communication skills GSK is an Equal Opportunity Employer. This ensures that all qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), parental status, national origin, age, disability, genetic information (including family medical history), military service or any basis prohibited under federal, state or local law.

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