Associate Vice President - Transactions and M&A - Neuroscience - Corporate Business Development
Eli Lilly and Company
August 18, 2026
Remote friendly (Boston, MA)
United States
Corporate Functions
Purpose of the Role
Associate Vice President, Head of Transactions and M&A for Lilly Neuroscience. Oversees business development transactions within Lilly’s Neuroscience business unit (M&A, in-licensing, out-licensing/divestitures, and equity investments), partnering with Neuroscience commercial and Lilly Research Labs leaders to identify and pursue opportunities, execute transactions, form strategic partnerships, and drive growth.
Key Responsibilities
- Oversee neuroscience transactions across all development stages (discovery to commercial), including negotiations for deals, licensing agreements, M&A, and strategic collaborations.
- Lead deal teams; collaborate with Legal, Corporate Investment & Financial Banking, Accounting & Finance Planning, Alliance Management, etc. to maximize success and drive efficiency/productivity/profitability.
- Coach and oversee Senior Directors on the Transactions team.
- Achieve results via individual performance and team performance.
- Partner with neuroscience Search & Evaluation to identify/evaluate external opportunities.
- Influence senior leadership and stakeholders on key decisions and opportunities.
- Lead large-scale BD initiatives/programs with significant risk, resources, and complexity.
- Anticipate external environment changes; solve unique/complex problems with broad business impact.
- Identify long/short-term partner, competitive, and environmental trends.
Basic Qualifications
- 10+ years in pharma in business development, R&D, finance, sales/marketing, new product planning, or project management.
- Bachelor’s degree; MBA/PhD/MD preferred.
- Legally authorized to work in the United States; no expected visa sponsorship.
Additional Skills/Preferences
- BD transaction experience (licensing, M&A, equity investments) in biotech/pharma.
- Life sciences banking and/or consulting preferred.
- Strong clinical development and commercial landscape knowledge.
- Strong collaboration/influence (including with executives), R&D/commercialization breadth, analytical/problem-solving, communication, learning agility, high ambiguity handling, persuasion/influence/negotiation, organization, and bias to action.
Compensation/Benefits
- Anticipated base pay: $243,000–$356,400.
- Eligible for company bonus (company/individual performance-dependent).
- Comprehensive benefits: 401(k), pension, vacation, medical/dental/vision/prescription, flexible benefits (e.g., healthcare/dependent day care FSAs), life insurance/death benefits, certain time off/leave of absence, well-being benefits (e.g., employee assistance, fitness, clubs/activities).
Application Instructions
- If you need accommodation to submit a resume, complete the workplace accommodation request form: https://careers.lilly.com/us/en/workplace-accommodation
Associate Vice President, Head of Transactions and M&A for Lilly Neuroscience. Oversees business development transactions within Lilly’s Neuroscience business unit (M&A, in-licensing, out-licensing/divestitures, and equity investments), partnering with Neuroscience commercial and Lilly Research Labs leaders to identify and pursue opportunities, execute transactions, form strategic partnerships, and drive growth.
Key Responsibilities
- Oversee neuroscience transactions across all development stages (discovery to commercial), including negotiations for deals, licensing agreements, M&A, and strategic collaborations.
- Lead deal teams; collaborate with Legal, Corporate Investment & Financial Banking, Accounting & Finance Planning, Alliance Management, etc. to maximize success and drive efficiency/productivity/profitability.
- Coach and oversee Senior Directors on the Transactions team.
- Achieve results via individual performance and team performance.
- Partner with neuroscience Search & Evaluation to identify/evaluate external opportunities.
- Influence senior leadership and stakeholders on key decisions and opportunities.
- Lead large-scale BD initiatives/programs with significant risk, resources, and complexity.
- Anticipate external environment changes; solve unique/complex problems with broad business impact.
- Identify long/short-term partner, competitive, and environmental trends.
Basic Qualifications
- 10+ years in pharma in business development, R&D, finance, sales/marketing, new product planning, or project management.
- Bachelor’s degree; MBA/PhD/MD preferred.
- Legally authorized to work in the United States; no expected visa sponsorship.
Additional Skills/Preferences
- BD transaction experience (licensing, M&A, equity investments) in biotech/pharma.
- Life sciences banking and/or consulting preferred.
- Strong clinical development and commercial landscape knowledge.
- Strong collaboration/influence (including with executives), R&D/commercialization breadth, analytical/problem-solving, communication, learning agility, high ambiguity handling, persuasion/influence/negotiation, organization, and bias to action.
Compensation/Benefits
- Anticipated base pay: $243,000–$356,400.
- Eligible for company bonus (company/individual performance-dependent).
- Comprehensive benefits: 401(k), pension, vacation, medical/dental/vision/prescription, flexible benefits (e.g., healthcare/dependent day care FSAs), life insurance/death benefits, certain time off/leave of absence, well-being benefits (e.g., employee assistance, fitness, clubs/activities).
Application Instructions
- If you need accommodation to submit a resume, complete the workplace accommodation request form: https://careers.lilly.com/us/en/workplace-accommodation