Director, Corporate Business Development, Search

Director, Corporate Business Development, Search & Assessment

We currently have an outstanding opportunity to join our Business Development (BD) team as Director, Search & Assessment to support the development of Lundbeck’s R&D pipeline and find new growth platforms.

Your new role – why is this a great opportunity?

This is a key role within the company, given the emphasis on building depth into the R&D pipeline over the next 3-5 years and broadening with new technologies though R&D collaborations, licensing and M&A. It is a unique opportunity to influence and execute on the strategic goals of Lundbeck and accelerate the transition into new biology areas within neuroscience and our mission to become a Focused Innovator. Knowledge and experience in assessing clinical-stage neuroscience drug development programs or in leading the clinical development of neuroscience drug candidates will be advantageous for applicants interested in this role.

In Lundbeck, our commitment is embedded in our Danish heritage, our solid foundation ownership, and our culture of innovation. To us, it is essential that Lundbeck is a place where you grow and thrive both personally and professionally. Lundbeck offers a great workplace that is based on a flat hierarchy, forming a collaborative working environment based on respect and equality. We create the ideal conditions for you so that we can deliver better treatments for patients. Together, we are creating a brighter future for people living with brain diseases.

Highlights from responsibilities

• Search, identify and evaluate unique neuroscience opportunities that complement our strategy, in both pre-clinical and clinical development phases
• Build a comprehensive and effective external network within the neuroscience eco-system, to ensure early visibility and access to emerging new innovation
• Communicate with potential external partners and be an ambassador of Lundbeck
• Provide project leadership on BD opportunities that are being assessed for scientific and commercial attractiveness

• Work in partnership and guide cross-functional teams, engaging external resources as needed, to maintain the utmost thoroughness in the decision making process
• Regularly track and interpret the latest trends in neuroscience advancements, staying abreast of the spectrum of partnership opportunities in the industry
• Support other business development related activities, such as out-licensing and support to internal R&D strategic workstreams

Your future team

You will become part of an experienced business development team and be responsible for leading cross-functional teams that evaluate business opportunities from early to late stage independent of deal structure. You will scout for external opportunities; lead scientific due diligences; conduct global commercial assessments; build internal and external relationships and be an ambassador with respect to executing Lundbeck’s growth aspirations to become ’the partner of choice’ for neuroscience within the biopharmaceutical industry. The role will have significant exposure across R&D, decision-making committees, and to Lundbeck Executive Management.

The BD&L team is responsible for our external innovation strategy, scouting activities, and prioritization of targets to pursue. At all times, the team will be exploring a pipeline of BD opportunities through a well-established stage-gated assessment process and ensuring cross-functional alignment.

The BD team in Lundbeck consist of 15 people, with the majority of your colleagues located in corporate HQ in Copenhagen, Denmark. The BD&L team work closely with colleagues across BD for commercial assessments, valuations and negotiations when maturing BD cases. Most of the Executive Management and our R&D organization is also located in Copenhagen. We are willing to discuss a suitable schedule for the transition period to this location. Some travel will be required as part of the role.

The position is based in Copenhagen, Denmark.

What you bring to the team

Qualifications

• Advanced degree in Lifesciences and/or Medicine (PhD or MD level)
• Industry experience within the pharmaceutical R&D or medical areas
• Preference for scientific insight within neuroscience, neurological rare diseases or neuro-immunology/inflammation and adjacent areas, ideally from a clinical perspective
• Experienced project leader, able to manage parallel projects with high exposure to senior management

• Preference for BD relevant experience in the life sciences sector, including experience with evaluating business opportunities
• Strategic mindset and ability to engage the organization and clearly articulate the value proposition for diverse and changing business opportunities
• Ability to communicate effectively with all layers of management and liaise cross-functionally
• Strong interpersonal and networking skills, proven ability to develop relationships with internal stakeholders and industry partners

• Solid understanding of the pharmaceutical value chain with emphasis on BD, R&D, and strategy
• Possess a personal motivation, a positive can-do mindset, instils trust, is outgoing and enjoys working in a busy, hands on, demanding and team-based environment
• Comfortable taking on a facilitating role, which implies: Having the competence to set an agenda, facilitate constructive discussions and maintain a constant overview of the different elements of the projects
• Good understanding of competitor landscapes within neuroscience or adjacent businesses
• Fluency in English, oral and written, is required

Our promise to you  

Lundbeck offers an inspiring workplace, passionate colleagues and a culture characterized as collaborative – a must to successfully bring our treatments through research and development all the way to commercialization and the people who need them. We offer a mix of exciting tasks and numerous development opportunities that are balanced with initiatives focused on your well-being.

You can also learn more about us at www.lundbeck.com or by following us on LinkedIn or Instagram (@h_lundbeck).

Apply now

Can you see yourself in this role? We want to hear from you. Does this sound like your dream job, but you’re not sure if you meet all the requirements? We still want to hear from you

Upload your CV and include a few lines about your motivation for applying. No separate cover letter is needed. We ask you not to include a photo or personal information that does not relate to your professional experience.

If you have questions or want to hear more, please feel free to contact Gregor Macdonald, VP, Head of BD&L, Search and Assessment at grmd@lundbeck.com. Applications must be received by August 23rd 2024.

We need every brain in the game – and that includes all brains and the different perspectives we bring to the table. At Lundbeck, we embrace the uniqueness of each employee, and we are committed to building a workforce that is as diverse as the people we serve. Read more about our commitment at www.lundbeck.com/global/about-us/our-commitment/diversity-and-inclusion.

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