Head of Due Diligence, Technologies
Millipore Corporation

We are currently seeking to appoint a Head of Due Diligence, Technologies, to oversee all due diligence (DD) activities relating to the acquisition of new R&D enabling technologies. The new incumbent, will be part of a newly formed team and will lead on all scientific and technical due diligence processes for potential partnering, acquisitions, or licensing deals relating to R&D technologies. In more detail the role will be responsible for: Leading a smooth transition from initial assesment to due diligence (DD) by ensuring early involvement in the deal process.Defining DD execution mode (internal or external team) and assembling core team for Big Rocks/Validation DD with end-to-end accountability by the End to End (E2E) Deal Lead.Developing due diligence project plan and owning implementation/steering of due diligence team /project plan (incl. key milestones, meetings & deadlines) with support of E2E Deal Lead.Organizing and leading due diligence kick-off to inform on targetting and defining timelines/way of working with support of E2End Deal Lead and Senior Search and Evaluation lead.Timely delivery of high-quality phase specific output.Coordinating scientific/technical assessments for both Big Rocks and Validation DDs and ensuring quality of due diigence assessment by challenging functional needs where necessary based on your own senior expertise.Steering overall project planning and resource allocation for due diligence, overseeing external expert contributions, aligning and challenging senior functional stakeholders on functional contributions and synchronizing/coordinating 30+ functional inputs into due diligence.Preparing for and defending due diligence outcomes at External Growth Innovation Board (EGIB) meetings in collaboration with the E2E deal lead and sponsor (DD lead responsible for DD results).Aligning continuously with EGIB members.Coordinating, contributing and aligning the delivery of the full DD report with senior functional stakeholders.Collaborating with Alliance Management post deal signature to support integration/transition. Enabling a smooth integration by aligning with senior functional stakeholders, timelines, structural requirements, and deal specific aspects. Minimum Requirements Ideally PhD or PharmD (potentially MD) with relevant experience in R&D/Technology in the pharmaceutical/biotechnology industry.Deep understanding of the pharmaceutical development process with credible hands-on R&D experience and particularly the R&D enabling technologies.Significant experience and demostrable track record of leading multidisciplinary global matrix project teams in the pharmaceutical or biotechnology industry.Experience in conducting and leading Due Diligences and related activities with demonstrated experience to hone in on key questions and guiding diligence teams. Preferred Requirements Experience working as a sole contributor.Experience working in a highly matrixed organisation.Experience as a Programme Head.Experience working at a global level.