Head of Due Diligence, Technologies
Work Your Magic with us! Ready to explore, break barriers, and discover more? We know you ve got big plans so do we! Our colleagues across the globe love innovating with science and technology to enrich people s lives with our solutions in Healthcare, Life Science, and Electronics. Together, we dream big and are passionate about caring for our rich mix of people, customers, patients, and planet. That's why we are always looking for curious minds that see themselves imagining the unimaginable with us. United As One for Patients, our purpose in Healthcare is to help create, improve and prolong lives. We develop medicines, intelligent devices and innovative technologies in therapeutic areas such as Oncology, Neurology and Fertility. Our teams work together across 6 continents with passion and relentless curiosity in order to help patients at every stage of life. Joining our Healthcare team is becoming part of a diverse, inclusive and flexible working culture, presenting great opportunities for personal development and career advancement across the globe.We are currently seeking to appoint a Head of Due Diligence, Technologies, to oversee all due diligence (DD) activities relating to the acquisition of new R&D enabling technologies. The new incumbent, will be part of a newly formed team and will lead on all scientific and technical due diligence processes for potential partnering, acquisitions, or licensing deals relating to R&D technologies. In more detail the role will be responsible for:
Leading a smooth transition from initial assesment to due diligence (DD) by ensuring early involvement in the deal process.Defining DD execution mode (internal or external team) and assembling core team for Big Rocks/Validation DD withend-to-end accountability by the End to End (E2E) Deal Lead.Developing due diligence project plan and owning implementation/steering of due diligence team /project plan (incl. key milestones, meetings & deadlines) with support of E2E Deal Lead.Organizing and leading due diligence kick-off to inform on targetting and defining timelines/way of working with support of E2End Deal Lead and Senior Search and Evaluation lead.Timely delivery of high-quality phase specific output.Coordinatingscientific/technical assessments for both Big Rocks and Validation DDsand ensuring quality of due diigence assessment by challenging functional needs where necessary based on your own senior expertise.Steering overall project planning and resource allocation for due diligence, overseeing external expert contributions, aligning and challenging senior functional stakeholders on functional contributions and synchronizing/coordinating 30
functional inputs into due diligence.Preparing for and defending due diligence outcomes at External Growth Innovation Board (EGIB) meetings in collaboration with the E2E deal lead and sponsor (DD lead responsible for DD results).Aligning continuously with EGIB members.Coordinating, contributing and aligning the delivery of the full DD report with senior functional stakeholders.Collaborating with Alliance Management post deal signature to support integration/transition. Enabling a smooth integration by aligning with senior functional stakeholders, timelines, structural requirements, and deal specific aspects.Minimum RequirementsIdeally PhD or PharmD (potentially MD) with relevant experience in R&D/Technology in the pharmaceutical/biotechnology industry.Deep understanding of the pharmaceutical development process with credible hands-on R&D experience and particularly the R&D enabling technologies.Significant experience and demostrable track record of leading multidisciplinary global matrix project teams in the pharmaceutical or biotechnology industry.Experience in conducting and leading Due Diligences and related activities with demonstrated experience to hone in on key questions and guiding diligence teams.Preferred RequirementsExperience working as a sole contributor.Experience working in a highly matrixed organisation.Experience as a Programme Head.Experience working at a global level.What we offer:
We are curious minds that come from a broad range of backgrounds, perspectives, and life experiences. We celebrate all dimensions of diversity and believe that it drives excellence and innovation, strengthening our ability to lead in science and technology. We are committed to creating access and opportunities for all to develop and grow at your own pace. Join us in building a culture of inclusion and belonging that impacts millions and empowers everyone to work their magic and champion human progress!
Apply now and become a part of our diverse team!Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
Leading a smooth transition from initial assesment to due diligence (DD) by ensuring early involvement in the deal process.Defining DD execution mode (internal or external team) and assembling core team for Big Rocks/Validation DD withend-to-end accountability by the End to End (E2E) Deal Lead.Developing due diligence project plan and owning implementation/steering of due diligence team /project plan (incl. key milestones, meetings & deadlines) with support of E2E Deal Lead.Organizing and leading due diligence kick-off to inform on targetting and defining timelines/way of working with support of E2End Deal Lead and Senior Search and Evaluation lead.Timely delivery of high-quality phase specific output.Coordinatingscientific/technical assessments for both Big Rocks and Validation DDsand ensuring quality of due diigence assessment by challenging functional needs where necessary based on your own senior expertise.Steering overall project planning and resource allocation for due diligence, overseeing external expert contributions, aligning and challenging senior functional stakeholders on functional contributions and synchronizing/coordinating 30
functional inputs into due diligence.Preparing for and defending due diligence outcomes at External Growth Innovation Board (EGIB) meetings in collaboration with the E2E deal lead and sponsor (DD lead responsible for DD results).Aligning continuously with EGIB members.Coordinating, contributing and aligning the delivery of the full DD report with senior functional stakeholders.Collaborating with Alliance Management post deal signature to support integration/transition. Enabling a smooth integration by aligning with senior functional stakeholders, timelines, structural requirements, and deal specific aspects.Minimum RequirementsIdeally PhD or PharmD (potentially MD) with relevant experience in R&D/Technology in the pharmaceutical/biotechnology industry.Deep understanding of the pharmaceutical development process with credible hands-on R&D experience and particularly the R&D enabling technologies.Significant experience and demostrable track record of leading multidisciplinary global matrix project teams in the pharmaceutical or biotechnology industry.Experience in conducting and leading Due Diligences and related activities with demonstrated experience to hone in on key questions and guiding diligence teams.Preferred RequirementsExperience working as a sole contributor.Experience working in a highly matrixed organisation.Experience as a Programme Head.Experience working at a global level.What we offer:
We are curious minds that come from a broad range of backgrounds, perspectives, and life experiences. We celebrate all dimensions of diversity and believe that it drives excellence and innovation, strengthening our ability to lead in science and technology. We are committed to creating access and opportunities for all to develop and grow at your own pace. Join us in building a culture of inclusion and belonging that impacts millions and empowers everyone to work their magic and champion human progress!
Apply now and become a part of our diverse team!Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
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