Confidential (via Talento HR)
Bangalore · On-site · Full-time · 10-15 years experience
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Key Responsibilities:
• Strategic Project Management: Manage and track timelines for key corporate development initiatives and strategic alliances. Co-ordinate and align practices with the central Project Management Office and ensure cross-functional milestones are met
. • Financial & Strategic Modeling: Build and maintain comprehensive financial models (NPV, IRR, rNPV) to evaluate potential M&A, in-licensing, and strategic partnership opportunities.
• Deal Evaluation & Diligence: Support the end-to-end evaluation of new product and portfolio opportunities. Conduct rigorous primary and secondary research to assess commercial viability, competitive landscapes, and market access for CAR-T and other advanced therapies.
• Decision Analysis Support: Assist in quantifying strategic uncertainties and mapping out decision trees to align cross-functional leaders around optimal investment and partnership pathways.
• Executive Communication: Design and draft high-impact strategic presentations, board decks, and business cases tailored for senior management and external stakeholders. • Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work closely with Innovation, Process Development, Regulatory, Legal, and Finance teams to integrate technical due diligence into cohesive business cases and track subsequent R&D activities.Primary Objectives: • Deliver robust, data-driven financial and strategic evaluations for incoming corporate development opportunities.
• Ensure timely execution of strategic initiatives through rigorous project tracking and daily/weekly interface with relevant R&D and operational functions.
• Facilitate seamless cross-functional alignment during the due diligence, deal structuring, and integration phases.
Competencies Required:
Technical Competencies:
• Financial Acumen: Advanced proficiency in Excel, financial forecasting, valuation modeling, and risk assessment.
• Project Management: Strong capability in establishing timelines, tracking deliverables, and managing cross-functional consensus.
• Strategic Analysis: Ability to break down complex, ambiguous markets into actionable insights and structured frameworks.
• Industry Knowledge: Strong familiarity with the pharmaceutical/biotech industry landscape; exposure to oncology or cell and gene therapy is a significant advantage. • Soft Skills:
• Cross-functional leadership and ability to drive consensus.
• Clear communication and exceptional clarity of thought.
• Proactive, problem-solving, and responsible approach in a fast-paced startup environment.
Qualifications:
• 10+ years of relevant experience spanning Management Consulting, Corporate Strategy, Business Development, and/or Project Management (preferably within the Healthcare/Life Sciences sector).
• Bachelor’s degree in Life Sciences, Pharmacy, or Biotechnology (BPharm, MPharm, MSc, BTech) paired with an MBA or a strong specialized financial background is highly preferred.
• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification is a strong plus.
Role Type:
Full Time and Onsite.
• Work Hours: 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM for the General Shift.
• Travel Requirements: Yes – as per business/project requirement.