Location: Lexington, MA
Company: Novo Nordisk
that. We are proud of our people too, and we employ more than 50,000 bright and diverse minds in 80 offices worldwide. With us, your bright mind and commitment help us change lives for people worldwide. In exchange, we offer you a seat in a rewarding and purpose-driven culture where your professional and personal development is highly valued.
That said, opportunities are many in Novo Nordisk. Corporate Development contributes to innovation in one of the world's largest life sciences ecosystems by participating in events and discussions with renowned and upcoming scientists–looking for the next scientific breakthrough to bring transformative treatments to patients. We work with start-ups,
established companies, venture capitalists, teaching hospitals, and academic institutions to support the development of innovation for mutual benefit, and to help patients in all of our current therapy areas.
Through a variety of partnership models, we accelerate ideas from the lab and clinic to advance and expand our product portfolio and to improve outcomes for the patients we serve. The Position Your overall objective is to secure access to novel pipeline assets and enabling technologies to further strengthen our Rare Disease R&D pipeline, as well as building and maintaining strong networks among prospective therapy and technology partners. You will also leverage your network, and
actively engage with external stakeholders including biotech companies, venture capital firms and large-cap pharma communities, to ensure Novo Nordisk’s Rare Disease becomes the preferred partner in cell therapy, rare blood and endocrine disorders.
Relationships The Director will report to the VP, Rare Disease Business Development. This position needs to be located within commuting distance to the Lexington and Cambridge, MA offices. This role will interact cross-functionally with stakeholders from R&D to Commercial while working in close collaboration with Novo Nordisk’s Business Development teams located globally in Denmark, Zurich and Cambridge. Essential Functions Responsible for identification and initial evaluation of novel pipeline assets and enabling technologies in Cell Therapy, to further strengthen our R&D pipeline.
Proactively build and maintain strong networks among prospective therapy and technology partners eg. academia, biotechs, venture capital and large-cap pharma communities, to ensure Novo Nordisk is the preferred partner within rare blood and endocrine disorders Participate in external scientific congresses or symposia and Novo Nordisk-sponsored events and meetings Engage with biotech and large-cap pharma companies through networking and biotech/pharma partnering events Cultivate relationships with VC firms and participate in VC conferences and events Working cross-organizationally, support the full Business Development process from target identification, screening and initial evaluation, building the value story for opportunities, participating in due diligence activities, in close collaboration with the Corporate Development teams and other relevant stakeholders across the organisation to enable senior management decision making.
Physical Requirements Up to 30% overnight travel required, including internationally Qualifications MD or Ph D; Master’s degree with substantial additional industry experience may also be considered Minimum of 10 years of demonstrated success in project management, business development, search & evaluation, consultancy, M&A, or an equivalent role in R&D Proven ability to cultivate an extensive professional network within the biotech and VC communities, with a particular focus on cell therapy and/or rare diseases Communication skills, encompassing both written and presentation capabilities, to ensure effective communication with a wide range of diverse audiences.
An outgoing and inclusive nature, coupled with outstanding networking, collaboration, and stakeholder management skills, fostering diverse partnerships.
A well-developed strategic business acumen that integrates scientific expertise with strategic thinking, while making complex ideas and data accessible to a diverse audience, and providing clear recommendations to senior stakeholders. A self-driven, solution-focused, and goal-oriented approach, showcasing the ability to excel in a dynamic and inclusive work environment. Ability to successfully navigate internal dynamics, experience working in a matrix organization preferred Organizational leadership experience preferred; ability to motivate others to advance goals, and the ability to effectively manage multiple projects or roles in a rapidly evolving environment We commit to an inclusive recruitment process and equality of opportunity for all our job applicants.
At Novo Nordisk we recognize that it is no longer good enough to aspire to be the best company in the world. We need to aspire to be the best company for the world and we know that this is only possible with talented employees with diverse perspectives, backgrounds and cultures. We are therefore committed to creating an inclusive culture that celebrates the diversity of our employees, the patients we serve and communities we operate in.
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