Director, Early-Stage Pharma BD Transactions

MSD in the UK; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Merck & Co., Inc. in London seeks a Director of Business Development Transactions to lead structuring, negotiation and execution of Early Stage deals for the European hub.

Based in Moorgate, London, this hybrid role requires on-site presence two days per week and close collaboration with Legal, Patents, Search & Evaluation, Alliance Management and Commercial teams. The role centres on deal structure, economics and governance through contract signature, with potential support for European

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required; MBA preferred.
• Substantial pharmaceutical BD experience with deal workstreams.
• Experience structuring, negotiating and executing Early Stage agreements.

Responsibilities

• Own end-to-end transaction and negotiation process with cross-functional teams.
• Develop deal structure, scope, ownership and financial terms for negotiations.
• Lead internal deal governance and stakeholder alignment to signature and handover.

Skills

Deal Strategy

Negotiation

Professional Networking

Project Management Leadership

Stakeholder Management

Education

Bachelor's degree

MBA

Job description

Merck & Co., Inc. in London seeks a Director of Business Development Transactions to lead structuring, negotiation and execution of Early Stage deals for the European hub.

Based in Moorgate, London, this hybrid role requires on-site presence two days per week and close collaboration with Legal, Patents, Search & Evaluation, Alliance Management and Commercial teams. The role centres on deal structure, economics and governance through contract signature, with potential support for European