Director, Business Development & Commercial Strategy

EDUCATION

Required:    Advanced degree in business administration, health administration, public health, biomedical science, or equivalent degree
     
EXPERIENCE

Required:  

Ten (10) years of demonstrated successful track record in business development, strategy, and/or operations with significant experience and deal negotiation in and/or with the biopharmaceutical industry.  

Five (5) years of leadership experience.

Preferred:    
Knowledge of business and management principles; knowledge of licensing terminology and economics; and excellent business acumen.

QUALIFICATIONS

•    Demonstrates passion and enthusiasm for the Institution’s overall mission and for working in a non-profit high energy environment.
•    Leads with high emotional intelligence (EQ) and the ability to handle complex situations deftly and discreetly. 
•    Demonstrates excellent judgment and creative problem-solving skills, including negotiation and conflict resolution skills.  
•    Maintains ability to impact financial planning and administration both strategically and tactically.
•    Displays excellent written, oral, interpersonal and presentation skills and the ability to effectively interface with senior and executive leadership, faculty, and staff.  
•    Maintains an established network of contacts within biopharmaceutical and non-profit organizations.
•    Demonstrates strong project, time, and people management skills to maintain organization of multiple transactions and (commonly shifting) activities across SIV pipeline
•    Demonstrates strong analytical skills and the ability to connect dots across various contracts, projects, and relationships. 
•    Desires a work environment that is energetic, fast-paced, collaborative and proactive.
•    Demonstrates flexibility and strong ability to prioritize, multi-task, and work in an evolving environment. 
•    Self-motivated, self-disciplined, and able to function independently as well as part of a team. 

The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center offers excellent benefits, including medical, dental, paid time off, retirement, tuition benefits, educational opportunities, and individual and team recognition.

This position may be responsible for maintaining the security and integrity of critical infrastructure, as defined in Section 113.001(2) of the Texas Business and Commerce Code and therefore may require routine reviews and screening. The ability to satisfy and maintain all requirements necessary to ensure the continued security and integrity of such infrastructure is a condition of hire and continued employment.

It is the policy of The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center to provide equal employment opportunity without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other basis protected by institutional policy or by federal, state, or local laws unless such distinction is required by law.http://www.mdanderson.org/about-us/legal-and-policy/legal-statements/eeo-affirmative-action.html