Work with the executive team and the Board to establish goals and strategies for business development and drive BD performance
Lead and execute strategically significant transactions (in and out-licensing, acquisitions, partnerships) and manage alliances
Consistently leverage extensive external network of Biotech CEOs, pharmaceutical company contacts, venture capitalists, investment bankers and industry thought leaders to enhance access to innovation and generate new business development ideas
Serve as a business spokesperson to articulate a compelling company business strategy and vision with both external and internal stakeholders
Serve as a key strategy business leader to assess and enable successful capital raise and/or non-dilutive financing
Provide a strategic partnership for the planning, design, development, and implementation in conjunction with commercial strategies and tactics for expansion(s)
Continuously perform necessary business needs analyses in specifying and targeting department goals in alignment with commercial direction and imperatives
In partnership with Commercial contribute operating budget and forecast for out/in-licensing partnerships and ensure spending is kept within agreed upon budget and within company guidelines
Develop opinion leaders to build business in line with the international growth strategy
Ensure alignment with US commercial team and ensure shared vision translating strategy and tactics into actionable behavior by the commercial team
Provide the strategic analysis of international markets, as well as specific pricing recommendations and their potential implications on Portola