Director, Finance – Business Development Financial Evaluations Position Available In Somerset, New Jersey

Job Description:

Join a Legacy of Innovation 125 Years and Counting! DaiichiSankyo Group is dedicated to the creation and supply of innovativepharmaceutical therapies to improve standards of care and addressdiversified, unmet medical needs of people globally by leveragingour world-class science and technology. With more than 125 years ofscientific expertise and a presence in more than 20 countries,Daiichi Sankyo and its 18,000 employees around the world draw upona rich legacy of innovation and a robust pipeline of promising newmedicines to help people. In addition to a strong portfolio ofmedicines for cardiovascular diseases, under the Group’s 2025Vision to become a “Global Pharma Innovator with CompetitiveAdvantage in Oncology,” Daiichi Sankyo is primarily focused onproviding novel therapies in oncology, as well as other researchareas centered around rare diseases and immune disorders.

Summary:

This position will lead the valuation processes for in-licensing,out-licensing, co-development and/or acquiring opportunities.

Accountable to own the financial evaluation model developed inclose collaboration with Global Business Development (US, Japan, EUteams), Finance (Corporate

FP&A & R D

), Global Commercial &Strategy, Global Forecasting & Insights and Global ProjectManagement. Successful execution will involve workingcross-functionally to gather relevant information, synthesize thematerials, and develop comprehensive opportunity assessmentsconsistent with our corporate business development strategy. Thisposition may lead a small team and will report to the Head ofForecasting/Business Analytics and Deal Valuations.

Responsibilities:

Cross-functional Collaboration:

Collaborate withand lead cross functional teams (global/regional RD, IP, Legal,Finance, Forecasting, Manufacturing/Supply Chain, Commercial) toevaluate and execute on deal opportunities, including managing theinterface with global/regional teams and ensuring alignment withproject assumptions. Collaborate and set stage with the wider GBDteam to formulate partnering strategy and objectives by providinginsights and making recommendations with significant potentialimpact.

Deal Valuation NPV Modeling Financial Support:

Provideindependent and high-quality financial support to all BDLtransactions including In-Licensing, Out-licensing, Collaborations,and other strategic business initiatives. Develop valuation model,including sourcing and validation of key assumptions and data fromglobal cross-functional teams (Marketing, RD, Finance, SupplyChain, etc).

Deal Valuation Analysis:

Lead analysis of financialanalysis and models underpinning deal terms; analyze deal economicsquickly to identify key value drivers and looks at keysensitivities. Preparation of financial aspects of business casesincluding valuation, PLs, cash flow analyses, sensitivity analyses,and other relevant financial metrics slides for presentation togovernance committees. Orchestrate and drive detailed comparatordeal analysis and run valuation scenarios to align proposed termsfor new collaborations.

Post Deal Support Analysis:

Post dealsupport to DS Tokyo External Auditors, including asset ImpairmentTest analysis (explain deal structure, rationale and source ofassumptions and key data supporting the deal valuation model)

Qualifications :

Successful candidates will be able to meet thequalifications below with or without a reasonable accommodation.

Education Qualifications (from an accredited college or university)Bachelor’s Degree Concentration in Finance/Business/Accounting ispreferred required MBA Top tiered business school is highlypreferred

Experience Qualifications:

10 or More YearsPharmaceutical/Biotech/Life Sciences/Investment Banking industriesexperience required 2 to 4 or More Years BD&L transactionsfinancial modeling preferred Ability to travel up to 20% Businessmeetings and/or conferences as required. Daiichi Sankyo, Inc. is anequal opportunity/affirmative action employer. Qualified applicantswill receive consideration for employment without regard to sex,gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion,national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age, or anyother characteristic protected by law.