Vice President, Business Development

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Responsibilities

  • Lead and manage all aspects of the end to end business development process, from sourcing and screening opportunities, to developing business cases and term sheets, to conducting due diligence and contract review, to closing and post-closing transfer.
  • Build and maintain strong relationships with external partners, including biotech and pharma companies, academic institutions, venture capitalists, and other stakeholders.
  • Work closely with internal cross-functional teams, including R D, commercial, legal, finance, and operations, to ensure alignment and support for business development initiatives.
  • Provide opportunity recommendations and market insights to the CDSO, Executive Leadership Team and the Corporate Development and Strategy Leadership Team, as well as senior management and the board of directors.
  • Provide concise and accurate updates to the Executive Leadership Team, partnering closely with Research, Development and Commercial, for opportunity review, prioritization, and decision-making.
  • Strategic thinker who possesses both a solid business acumen and the ability to look beyond the current state to plan strategies that take into consideration both the near term and long term business objectives of Alnylam and our external competitive and business environment.
  • Manage and mentor a team of business development professionals and foster a culture of excellence, innovation, and collaboration.
  • Demonstrate purposeful urgency, by keeping on top of the business development process, identifying opportunities and roadblocks related to effective execution, guiding the team forward, and keeping the organization apprised of progress.
  • Communicate effectively across a matrix organization, by articulating the vision, purpose, and expectations of the business development initiatives, ensuring clarity and alignment at both the deal team and organizational level.
  • Ability to simplify complex ideas/concepts, synthesize and summarize a complex set of facts and set opportunities within the broader strategic context.
  • Work with CDSO to develop and execute the strategy that will help position Alnylam as a leading biotechnology partner in our focus areas of interest.

Requirements

  • An MBA with at least 13+ years of relevant industry experience in biotech/pharma corporate development or investment banking; a background in science is preferred.
  • Demonstrated ability to lead and execute complex and high-value transactions, with a strong understanding of deal structures, terms, and valuation methodologies.
  • Strong analytical, financial, and critical thinking skills, with the ability to evaluate opportunities and risks from multiple perspectives.
  • Excellent communication, presentation, and negotiation skills, with the ability to influence and persuade internal and external stakeholders at all levels.
  • Highly collaborative, team-oriented, and adaptable, with the ability to work effectively in a fast-paced and dynamic environment.
  • Deep understanding of the biotechnology and pharmaceutical industries, including market trends and regulatory environment.
  • Strong executive presence, leadership, and people management skills, with the ability to inspire and motivate others.
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