Head BD&L Transactions Immunology

Novartis seeks a Director for Head BD&L Transactions Immunology in Basel. The role leads global licensing deals, shapes the immunology pipeline, and drives strategic partnerships to deliver transformative therapies.

This position is responsible for leading high-impact partnerships that bring transformative therapies to patients worldwide. The role involves architecting and negotiating complex, global deals at the intersection of science, strategy, and business, while influencing the immunology pipeline and collaborating with senior leaders.

Responsibilities

• Architect and negotiate complex licensing and partnering transactions across all development stages
• Drive deal structuring, term sheet development, and contract negotiations with external partners
• Orchestrate cross-functional teams to build strong, data-driven business cases
• Partner closely with Therapeutic Area leadership to align on strategy and priorities
• Navigate governance processes, presenting clear recommendations to senior decision-makers
• Manage internal and external stakeholders to advance deals efficiently and competitively
• Monitor external landscape, identifying partnering opportunities and competitive activity
• Strengthen and leverage an extensive industry network to unlock high-value collaborations
• Champion Novartis as a partner of choice through impactful interactions and deal execution

Requirements

• PhD in Science, ideally combined with a Master of Business Administration or equivalent
• Extensive experience in business development, licensing, or investment banking within the pharmaceutical industry
• Proven track record of sourcing, structuring, negotiating, and closing complex partnership deals
• Deep understanding of drug development across research, development, and commercialization stages
• Strong leadership experience managing global, cross-functional teams and strategic initiatives
• Excellent communication and influencing skills, with ability to engage senior executives and external partners

What the company offers

• Competitive benefits in kind including insurance plans, retirement plans, wellbeing resources and global recognition programs
• Flexible and hybrid working options, where possible
• Minimum 14 weeks paid parental leave
• Performance-based bonus depending on certain performance parameters
• Long-term equity awards granted at group level

About the company

Novartis is committed to reimagining medicine together and rewarding the people who make it happen. The company is dedicated to building an outstanding, inclusive work environment and diverse teams representative of the patients and communities it serves.

• Committed to reimagining medicine together and rewarding the people who make it happen.
• Committed to building an outstanding, inclusive work environment and diverse teams representative of the patients and communities it serves.

How to apply

Documents to submit:

• Deal sheet