Sr Manager, Corporate Development

Gilead Sciences • Foster City, CA

3d • Onsite

About The Position

Gilead Sciences is looking to hire a full-time Senior Manager for its Corporate Development team to lead strategic partnerships across oncology, virology and inflammation. The candidate will report to the Executive Director of Corporate Development, and be part of the core Corporate Development team.

Requirements

• B.S./B.A. + 6 or more years of experience
• PhD/M.B.A./Masters/J.D. + 2 or more years of experience
• Strong knowledge of drug development and biotech/pharma industry.
• Experience supporting transactions and strong familiarity with negotiations and the contracting process.
• Aptitude for quantitative analysis such as forecasting and valuation work.
• Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal skills required.
• Prior experience driving and coordinating cross-functional efforts and presenting business cases to key stakeholders.
• Passion for science and drug development.

Responsibilities

• Lead execution, with support, of corporate development opportunities involving strategic partnerships, investments, licensing, and/or acquisitions.
• Partner with key stakeholders across therapeutic areas, including research, clinical, commercial, finance and program strategy leadership to develop business proposals that align with Gilead's mission and growth strategy.
• Develop and maintain strong external relationships with potential partners.
• Coordinate diligence efforts and scientific reviews for identified opportunities; review opportunities and business cases with Gilead management.
• Lead negotiations, with support, of term sheets and contracts with identified partners.

Benefits

• discretionary annual bonus
• discretionary stock-based long-term incentives
• paid time off
• company-sponsored medical, dental, vision, and life insurance plans

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior