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External Research and Development Director

DirectorDirectorFull TimeRemoteLeadTeam 10,001+Since 1980H1B SponsorCompany SiteLinkedIn

Location

California

Posted

14 days ago

Salary

$191.4K - $258.9K / year

Seniority

Lead

Postgraduate Degree9 yrs expEnglish

Job Description

External Research and Development Director

Amgen

• Lead Amgen’s search and evaluation • Negotiate and execute certain transactions for external partnerships focusing on small molecule drug discovery • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure alignment with the business's broader goals • Contribute to and execute on Amgen’s external strategy • Develop and nurture a global network of key industry and academic contacts • Manage the search and identification of opportunities through networking • Lead technical evaluations of opportunities • Create and manage cross-functional review teams • Engage in business negotiations • Collaborate closely with senior management, R&D, and other functions • Develop a set of priorities for collaboration, license, or M&A of external innovation • Mentor others and present as a respected professional to both internal colleagues and external parties.

Job Requirements

  • Doctorate degree in a scientific field & 4 years of experience in drug development industry and/or biopharma business development
  • Or Master’s degree in a scientific field & 7 years of experience in drug development industry and/or biopharma business development
  • Or Bachelor’s degree in a scientific field & 9 years of experience in R&D and/or biopharma business development
  • Strong knowledge in discovery and technology platforms
  • 4+ years of management and/or leadership experience in business and drug development activities
  • Strong technical R&D experience along with business development and licensing experience.
  • Strong leadership, scientific, organizational, communication, and project management skills
  • Excellent presentation skills.
  • Effective communication skills pertaining to scientific and business development.
  • Must demonstrate ability to foresee and solve problems, and prioritize and meet deadlines.
  • Strong team player, experience in successfully managing direct reports and a demonstrated ability to interface effectively with all-levels of staff across differing functional expertise.
  • Demonstrated ability to create and establish relationships with internal and external parties.
  • Professional demeanor with strong decision making
  • Be able to work independently, manage large cross functional teams, and mentor individuals.

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 where possible

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