Director, External Research GI & Immunology

Job Description
Ferring Pharmaceuticals is a private, research-driven specialty biopharmaceutical company active in global markets. The company identifies, develops and markets innovative products in the fields of endocrinology, gastroenterology, infertility, obstetrics, urology and osteoarthritis. In recent years Ferring has expanded beyond its traditional European base, with over 3,700 employees worldwide, it operates subsidiaries in over 45 countries and makes its products available in more than 70 countries.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Responsible for executing GEIM’s external research strategy in GI / Urology
2. Identify new technology platforms and products to enhance Ferring’s R&D pipeline and build differentiated product offerings
3. Drive growth of external biotherapeutics assets in GI / Urology
4. Represent GEIM on GI / Urology Therapeutic Teams (TT) to deliver on TT targets
5. Work cross-functionally, build strong and effective working relationships across Ferring (FRI, FPI, FICSA, BD, legal, marketing, finance)
6. Work externally with scientific leaders, KOL, Principal Investigators and CSO of early to mid-stage companies to evaluate their portfolio for co-development and partnerships
7. Initiate partner discussions / negotiations and lead scientific due diligence of pre-clinical to late-stage assets, assessing strategic fit and developability.
8. Accountable for the development of a comprehensive and timely due diligence package to include a full assessment (scientific evaluation, regulatory, CMC, manufacturing, clinical development, financial, reimbursement issues, competitive landscape) of external opportunities, and make recommendations for approval
9. Alliance Management: Act as key point of contact with partners, drive product development / integration of partner’s capability within Ferring, and ensure partner achieves agreed upon milestones
10. Responsible for on-time project completion within the approved budget and for providing frequent updates on progress towards objectives and achievement of milestones of partner-led projects to ensure timely delivery, highlighting any issues that might adversely impact overall business plans / timelines
11. Set metric, goals, external database, standard templates and criteria for initiation and development of external partnerships in GI / Urology
12. Create a presence in key scientific and partnering conferences and in collaboration with BD to develop a Partnering message to increase Ferring’s profile
13. Work with tech transfer offices/ professors in leading universities globally (US, EU, China) to set up strategic alliances in immunotherapy

QUALIFICATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:

· PhD in immunology, immunotherapy, biotechnology or related discipline
· Scientific and technical expertise in immunotherapy products / platforms (including diagnostics). Expertise in GI/Urology strongly preferred.
· Working knowledge in rare diseases, reproductive health, biomarkers and diagnostics is strongly desired
· Minimum 10 years of experience in scientific licensing in large pharma / biotech with focus on external research and innovations in biotherapeutics from discovery to commercialisation
· In-depth understanding of the drug development process, cell therapies, biologics, and peptide platforms
· Working knowledge of FDA, Ex-US regulatory agencies, CMC, and biomanufacturing of immunotherapy and cell therapies products (CMO)
· Broad experience with innovations, new technology platforms, and IP
· Well-developed external network including VC, academia and industry
· Strong Alliance Management and Operations skills with a successful proven track record and significant exposure leading biotherapeutics-based deals
· Demonstrated experience in planning, prioritising, implementation and analysis of externally driven research programmes
· Strong communication skills, written and verbal, and ability to communicate the science to Ferring’s management and with partners.

SPECIAL NOTES:

· The position is not a business development role. However, it requires a well-developed business acumen (CDA, MTA, market analysis, familiarity with NPV, financial analysis) with strong project management skills
· Comfortable with ambiguity, embracing change
· Focus will be on industry / academia partnership from a scientific perspective to support GI Therapeutic Area (TA) globally
· Management of complex projects, with a multi-disciplinary, cross-functional, and cultural dimension.

Company

Ferring Pharmaceuticals, Inc.

Job Code

State or Province

New Jersey

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