Director, Business Development - Transactions

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August 4

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Amgen

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Biotechnology • Pharmaceuticals • Science

Amgen is a global leader in biotechnology, focusing on the development and commercialization of innovative medicines made from living cells. The company aims to treat serious illnesses, often targeting diseases with limited therapeutic options. Amgen emphasizes scientific innovation and is committed to ethical research, patient safety, and environmental sustainability. It actively engages in clinical trials and is known for its contributions to the fields of cancer treatment and obesity management among others.

10,000+ employees

Founded 1980

🧬 Biotechnology

💊 Pharmaceuticals

🔬 Science

💰 $28.5G Post-IPO Debt on 2022-12

📋 Description

• Join Amgen’s Mission of Serving Patients • In this vital role we are seeking an individual who is committed to our mission to serve patients through the deal seat. • This Director on the Transactions team will play a critical role analyzing and negotiating potential deals. • Collaborate within BD and our key cross-functional stakeholders to assess and advance deals • Develop and recommend deal structures, financial terms and other key deal terms • Drive decision making and the deal process • Create presentations and present to the Deal Review Committee and various key senior leaders • Lead negotiations with potential partners • Work on deals of all sizes and stages – from early research to commercial assets, structures and deal structures – licensing, collaboration to M&A. • Ability to juggle multiple projects at a time with different deadlines • Interface with external parties including venture capitalists, executive management of target companies, peers in the industry and investment banks • Energetic, results driven self-starter with a strong executive presence, collaborative mentality, and ability to think strategically and analytically • Must have excellent project management skills -- projects are complex and involve many issues and functions • Strong executive communication skills (written and oral) -- frequent interaction with broad and diverse groups • Strong negotiations experience, with problem-solving capabilities • Good business instincts with financial acumen • Solid understanding of the biopharmaceutical industry and key functions • Passion for supporting difficult data-driven decisions either in support of a deal or walking-away • Demonstrated ability to build and lead teams, drive business decisions and manage multiple projects

🎯 Requirements

• Doctorate degree and 4 years of Business Development deal experience • Or Master’s degree and 7 years of Business Development deal experience • Or Bachelor’s degree and 9 years of Business Development deal experience • 5+ years of deal experience with a track record of successfully completing complex or value-creating deals • At least 5 years in biopharmaceutical industry • Experience managing in time intensive situations • MBA and/or JD highly desired • A combination of scientific and business education / experience could be quite helpful

🏖️ Benefits

• A comprehensive employee benefits package, including a Retirement and Savings Plan with generous company contributions • group medical, dental and vision coverage • life and disability insurance • flexible spending accounts • A discretionary annual bonus program, or for field sales representatives, a sales-based incentive plan • Stock-based long-term incentives • Award-winning time-off plans • Flexible work models, including remote and hybrid work arrangements, where possible