Assoc Director, Corporate Development
Gilead Sciences•Foster City, CA
•Hybrid
About The Position
We are seeking an Associate Director, Corporate Development to join our Corporate Development Transaction Finance team, supporting strategic transactions across oncology, virology, inflammation, and cell therapy. This role will report to the Executive Director of Corporate Development (Head of Transaction Finance) and sit within the broader Corporate Development organization.
Requirements
- Bachelor's Degree and Ten Years’ Experience OR Masters' Degree and Eight Years’ Experience OR PhD and Two Years’ Experience
- Proficiency in Excel, PowerPoint and other financial and AI based software/databases
- Prior experience in life science investment banking, consulting and/or other relevant corporate finance functions
- Experience working with cross-functional teams and presenting business cases to senior leadership
- Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal skills required
Nice To Haves
- Strong analytical skills and the ability to build and interpret complex financial models
- Understanding of common biotech/pharma deal structures and the ability to think creatively through different options and scenarios
- Knowledge of various valuation methods, such as discounted cash flow (DCF), comparable company analysis, and precedent transactions and how they are applied to biotech/pharma deals
- Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously, prioritize tasks, and meet tight deadlines
- Knowledge of drug development process with prior biotech/pharma industry experience preferred
Responsibilities
- Build financial models and conduct various quantitative analysis to evaluate a broad range of corporate development opportunities involving company acquisitions, strategic partnerships, licenses and investments across the capital structure
- Partner with key stakeholders across therapeutic areas, including accounting, FP&A, treasury, tax, R&D, commercial and legal to develop business and financial proposals that align with Gilead’s broader corporate strategy
- Coordinate and conduct business and financial diligence for identified opportunities
- Develop presentation materials and review opportunities/business cases with senior leadership
- Support negotiations of term sheets and definitive agreements
Benefits
- company-sponsored medical, dental, vision, and life insurance plans
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
