Director, Search and Evaluation, Oncology – Lung & Gastrointestinal - East Hanover

**383205BR** **Job ID:** 383205BR **About the role:** 236 million. The number of lives that were touched by Novartis medicines in 2022! At Novartis, we are reimagining medicine to address some of society’s most challenging healthcare issues. We discover and develop breakthrough treatments and find new ways to deliver them to as many people as possible Job Purpose The Director, Search and Evaluation, Oncology – Lung & Gastrointestinal Cancers will drive the identification and evaluation of external innovation in the pharmaceutical, biotechnology and academic arenas. The scope includes the in-licensing of drug candidates throughout all stages of development, as well as enabling technologies and drug discovery platforms. This individual is a key external face for the organization. Together with a cross-functional team made up of scientific, clinical, commercial, partnering, finance and legal experts, the Director, Search and Evaluation will execute scientific and commercial assessments and help frame the business parameters around potential deals for the Corporate & Business Development organization. Additionally, this individual will contribute to partnering strategies, assessing targets and novel biology of therapeutic relevance to the in-licensing of drug candidates, including working with scientific and business teams to set up evaluation agreements on assets or technology platforms of potential partnering interest. This candidate will lead Search and Evaluation activities in Lung and Gastrointestinal Cancers. Responsibilities: • Identify high-impact external scientific innovation • Facilitate scientific and business evaluations by leading or supporting cross-functional and cross-divisional teams that include representation from multiple functional areas, including research, development, manufacturing, safety, regulatory, commercial, legal, patents and finance • Provide assessments on which partnerships will best advance Novartis’s mission to reimagine medicine and fit with the Lung and Gastrointestinal cancers portfolio strategy • Collaborate closely with the different Corporate & Business Development functions including Due Diligence, Transactions, and Alliance Management to move deal opportunities forward smoothly and efficiently and maintain appropriate reporting • Develop and maintain business relationships with key external collaborators in the biotechnology, pharmaceutical and venture communities arenas • Build consensus for deal rationale among senior scientific management and other key Novartis stakeholders, including Legal, Finance, and Innovative Medicines • Present opportunities to senior leadership as needed; assist in preparing reports and updates This is a site based role, preferred location based on business needs is East Hanover, NJ. However, consideration may also be given to locate the role in Cambridge, MA. The pay range for this position at commencement of employment is expected to be between $183,200 and $274,800 per year; however, while salary ranges are effective from 1/1/23 through 12/31/23, fluctuations in the job market may necessitate adjustments to pay ranges during this period. Further, final pay determinations will depend on various factors, including, but not limited to geographical location, experience level, knowledge, skills and abilities. The total compensation package for this position may also include other elements, including a sign-on bonus, restricted stock units, and discretionary awards in addition to a full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits (including 401(k) eligibility and various paid time off benefits, such as vacation, sick time, and parental leave), dependent on the position offered. Details of participation in these benefit plans will be provided if an employee receives an offer of employment. If hired, employee will be in an “at-will position” and the Company reserves the right to modify base salary (as well as any other discretionary payment or compensation program) at any time, including for reasons related to individual performance, Company or individual department/team performance, and market factors \n\n\n\n **Position Title:** Director, Search and Evaluation, Oncology – Lung & Gastrointestinal **Role Requirements:** Education • Bachelor Degree required. MSc., Ph.D., M.D., or MBA in a relevant Life Sciences discipline Preferred Work Experience • At minimum, 4+ years of biotechnology or pharmaceutical industry experience, preferably with strong drug discovery and/or development experience • Experience in business development and licensing, venture capital or management consulting • Research experience in Oncology/Lung and gastrointestinal Cancers is a plus Languages • Fluency in English required. (spoken and written) with proficiency in other languages a plus. Effective and persuasive communicator with strong presentation, communication (both written and verbal), influencing and negotiation skills Travel • Ability to travel domestically and internationally, to be determined based on business needs (estimated 25%) ----------------------------------------------------- Why Novartis? 236 million lives were touched by Novartis medicines in 2022, and while we’re proud of this, we know there is so much more we could do to help improve and extend people’s lives. We believe new insights, perspectives and ground-breaking solutions can be found at the intersection of medical science and digital innovation. That a diverse, equitable and inclusive environment inspires new ways of working. We believe our potential can thrive and grow in an unbossed culture underpinned by integrity, curiosity and flexibility. And we can reinvent what's possible, when we collaborate with courage to aggressively and ambitiously tackle the world’s toughest medical challenges. Because the greatest risk in life, is the risk of never trying! Imagine what you could achieve here at Novartis! ----------------------------------------------------- Commitment to Diversity & Inclusion: Novartis embraces diversity, equal opportunity, and inclusion. We are committed to building diverse teams, representative of the patients and communities we serve, and we strive to create an inclusion workplace that cultivates bold innovation through collaboration and empowers our people to unleash their full potential. 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Please include the job requisition number **Job Type:** Full Time **Country:** USA **Work Location:** East Hanover, NJ **Functional Area:** BD&L & Strategic Planning **Division:** Strategy & Growth **Business Unit:** Strategy & Growth **Employment Type:** Regular **Company/Legal Entity:** Novartis Corporation **Commitment to Diversity & Inclusion::** _The Novartis Group of Companies are Equal Opportunity Employers and take pride in maintaining a diverse environment. We do not discriminate in recruitment, hiring, training, promotion or other employment practices for reasons of race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital or veteran status, disability, or any other legally protected status. We are committed to building diverse teams, representative of the patients and communities we serve, and we strive to create an inclusive workplace that cultivates bold innovation through collaboration and empowers our people to unleash their full potential._ **Shift Work:** No **Early Talent:** No