Director, Global Collaboration Agreements

Role Summary

Director, Global Collaboration Agreements leads the establishment, negotiation, and execution of academic collaboration agreements for Oncology R&D, ensuring value is generated through deals that support the Oncology R&D strategy. The role involves supporting collaborative engagements with key academic partners worldwide, developing business cases, and negotiating complex transactions, while representing AstraZeneca in external interactions as a partner of choice.

Responsibilities

• Execute various types of collaborative agreements with academic partners, taking the lead on contract negotiation including more complex transactions.
• Work collaboratively with other AstraZeneca functions to ensure that contracts are compliant with AstraZeneca policies, while executing these in a timely manner.
• Evaluate and advise internal Oncology R&D stakeholders on the most appropriate type of agreement to cover specific collaborative and partnering opportunities. Build collaborative relationships with key internal stakeholders.
• Initiate, lead and manage re-negotiations and terminations as necessary for academic alliances.
• Manage relationships with potential partners in a timely and professional manner; ensuring that AstraZeneca remains competitive in discussions.
• Maintain a strong and effective network with specific key academic institutions, such as those in the Partner of Choice Network, through engaging in regular interactions and building relationships with their contracts and tech transfer offices.

Qualifications

• Minimum of BS/BA Degree in a relevant scientific or legal field
• 5+ years of experience in pharmaceutical, biotech industry with research contracts or technology transfer office
• Strong understanding of key principles of contracts, intellectual property and value drivers relevant to academic collaboration agreements and related transactions.
• Strong analytical skills and ability to effectively understand and act on complex information under high time pressure situations.
• Project management experience.
• Good working knowledge of all relevant regulations, ensuring industry standards are applied.

Education

• Preferred: MS, PhD, MBA or JD degree