Job Description
New hires based in the US & Puerto Rico will be required to demonstrate that they have been fully vaccinated for COVID-19 or qualify for a medical or religious exemption or accommodation to this vaccination requirement, subject to applicable law.
Our Animal Health Research Laboratories team work tirelessly to invent solutions to improve the health and wellbeing of animals. Our state-of-the-art research facilities create an environment of innovation that enable us to create breakthrough science changing the way we approach animal health challenges.
Our company is a global health care leader with a diversified portfolio of prescription medicines, vaccines and animal health products. Today, we are building a new kind of healthcare company - one that is ready to help create a healthier future for all of us.
Our ability to excel depends on the integrity, knowledge, imagination, skill, diversity and teamwork of an individual like you. To this end, we strive to create an environment of mutual respect, encouragement and teamwork. As part of our global team, you'll have the opportunity to collaborate with talented and dedicated colleagues while developing and expanding your career.
Director, Business Development & Licensing
This position is designed to provide business development leadership, expertise and support to our Company Animal Health senior leadership team by identifying, evaluating, negotiating and executing third party business arrangements consistent with operational and strategic objectives. This will involve actively screening the animal health industry and related sectors for attractive project opportunities in various categories, including vaccines, pharmaceuticals, and other technologies with the goal of enhancing the health of animals. Transactions to be executed include acquisitions, licenses, distribution arrangements, JVs and other business collaborations.
The successful candidate should establish, facilitate and maintain networks with potential partners; actively seek contacts in the related industry sectors and present our Company as a preferred partner. During the transaction process, the successful candidate will organize and manage cross-functional project teams to effectively analyze all aspects of the opportunity (where applicable, teams may include representatives from commercial operations, Global Marketing, Finance, Legal, Manufacturing, R&D, EHS, etc.).
The scope of responsibilities will include:

• The identification and management of opportunities to evaluate and potentially license or acquire technologies and products aligned with the organization's strategic priorities.
• Negotiating collaborations supporting new product development by our Company.
• The evaluation of third party technology opportunities in close contact with counterparts from Research & Development, commercial and marketing groups, as well as our Company Intelligence, as relevant.
• The formalization of agreements on advice from Legal Counsel.
• Post-transactional oversight of ongoing contractual obligations and management of partner relations.

The position will report to the Vice President, Global Business Development and Licensing.
Education Minimum Requirement:

• Bachelor's Degree

Required Experience and Skills:

• 10 or more years of relevant work experience
• Relevant industry experience
• Strong relationship-building skills
• Superior organizational and time management skills
• Management of cross-functional teams and tasks
• Excellent communication skills.

Preferred Experience and Skills:

• Advanced scientific degree or life sciences background/experience
• Familiarity with contract law and/or intellectual property law
• Animal Health Industry experience.

Our Animal Health Division is a trusted global leader in veterinary medicine, dedicated to preserving and improving health, well-being, and performance of animals and the people who care for them. We are a global team of professionals working together to make a positive difference in animal care and the world's food supply and have a deep sense of responsibility towards our customers, consumers, animals, society, and our planet.
Through our commitment to The Science of Healthier Animals®, we offer veterinarians, farmers, pet owners and governments one of the widest ranges of veterinary pharmaceuticals, vaccines and health management solutions and services as well as an extensive suite of digitally connected identification, traceability and monitoring products. We invest in dynamic and comprehensive R&D resources and a modern, global supply chain. We are present in more than 50 countries, while our products are available in some 150 markets.
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We are proud to be a company that embraces the value of bringing diverse, talented, and committed people together. The fastest way to breakthrough innovation is when diverse ideas come together in an inclusive environment. We encourage our colleagues to respectfully challenge one another's thinking and approach problems collectively. We are an equal opportunity employer, committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace.
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Employee Status:
Regular
Relocation:
No relocation
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Number of Openings:
1