Global Oncology Transactions Leader

Daiichi Sankyo US; Basking Ridge (NJ); On-site; USD 255,000 - 425,000; Full time

Job summary

Daiichi Sankyo US in New Jersey is seeking an Executive Director, Global Business Development – Transactions to lead oncology collaborations, licensing, and commercialization efforts. The role requires extensive life-science expertise and a proven record in closing complex oncology deals.

You will manage cross-functional teams, negotiate agreements, mentor junior staff, travel up to 30%, and drive strategic value across the deal lifecycle.

Qualifications

• MBA with a strong finance focus preferred.
• Master’s degree—Engineering Management, Finance, or relevant discipline—preferred.
• PhD, MD, JD, or JD with transaction leadership experience also acceptable.
• Bachelor’s degree required.
• 10+ years in the pharmaceutical industry, with previous big‑pharma experience.
• Branded oncology transaction experience required.
• Negotiation and closing of complex agreements—co‑development, joint ventures, clinical trials, material transfer, divestitures, licensing, acquisitions, and venture capital investments—required.

Responsibilities

• Execute assigned transactions through proposal, review, and negotiation of NBTS and definitive agreements, acting as lead for opportunities assigned by the Vice President Global Business Development.
• Work with key functional leads—R&D finance, project leadership, business development, legal—and senior management to secure alignment on key terms and conditions pre‑and during negotiations.
• Communicate progress through internal approval committees, sharing key contractual terms, strategic, financial, scientific, and commercial rationale.
• Respond to Q&A from corporate finance, business development, oncology marketing, and other stakeholders; conduct product searches and coordinate efforts to identify pipeline‑enhancing opportunities.
• Schedule and lead diligence meetings with potential partners; manage alliance compliance, resolve strategic issues, and renegotiate as necessary.
• Train and develop junior staff and direct reports, ensuring functional excellence within the Global Business Development function.

Skills

Pharma experience

Oncology deals

Financial acumen

Team leadership

Negotiation

Deal sheet

Education

MBA

Master’s in Engineering Management/Finance

PhD/MD/JD

Bachelor’s degree

Job description

Daiichi Sankyo US in New Jersey is seeking an Executive Director, Global Business Development – Transactions to lead oncology collaborations, licensing, and commercialization efforts. The role requires extensive life-science expertise and a proven record in closing complex oncology deals.

You will manage cross-functional teams, negotiate agreements, mentor junior staff, travel up to 30%, and drive strategic value across the deal lifecycle.