Head of Search and Evaluation - CVRM

Head of Search and Evaluation - Cardiovascular, Renal & Metabolism (CVRM), BD and Licensing

Do you have a scientific or clinical background combined with an entrepreneurial attitude and business know-how? Would you like to apply your expertise in a company where we are following the science and turn ideas into life changing medicines? AstraZeneca is seeking a Head of Search and Evaluation Senior Director to join the Search and Evaluation Department within Business Development and Licensing, Biopharmaceutical R & D with focus on CVRM at AstraZeneca.

The position is based at our dynamic R&D site in Boston, Seaport Boulevard, MA. As AstraZeneca continues to put patients at the forefront of our mission, we are excited for our move to Kendall Square/Cambridge, MA in 2026.  Find out more information here:   Kendall Square Press Release

The Head of Search and Evaluation Senior Director, CVRM supports global Business Development initiatives and has a direct impact on the scientific strategy and portfolio. The Search and Evaluation (S&E) group is responsible for driving search efforts of external innovation throughout the Biopharma R&D CVRM community and conducting technical due diligence activities that ensure an in-depth understanding of investment opportunities and provide effective decision-making tools for the organization.  The role holder will have a major impact on strategic development of Biopharmaceuticals R&D, CVRM, ensuring that the portfolio is delivered and that the science, capabilities and portfolio are fit for future challenges and opportunities.

Major Duties and Responsibilities:

• Managing a small team focused on identifying and evaluating external in-licensing opportunities from academia, biotech’s and peer-pharma including early research projects, new modality platforms, early and late clinical stage candidates and Life Cycle Management (LCM) opportunities
• Representing the Business Development strategy at partnering meetings to identify and triage external assets and opportunities related to CVRM.
• Integrating input from various functional areas across the organization to create high quality, clear and concise confidential evaluation reports of external assets and will provide recommendations to the VP, Global Head of BD and Licensing and to senior governance bodies.

Required Education and Experience: 

• MD or PhD in a scientific discipline
• 10+ years of experience in pharmaceutical Research & Development
• Strong line people management experience with proven leadership abilities in an R&D environment
• A solid understanding of clinical development experience in CVRM, as well as a robust business and strategic acumen and an entrepreneurial attitude.

So, what’s next?

Are you already imagining yourself in the role? Good, because we can’t wait to hear from you! If you are interested, apply now! We are accepting applications no later than Jan 30th, 2024.

Where can I find out more?

CVRM at AstraZeneca: https://www.astrazeneca.com/our-therapy-areas/cardiovascular-renal-and-metabolism.html

Life at AstraZeneca : https://careers.astrazeneca.com/inclusion-diversity