Head Of Gsq Business Development

Takeda UK

Lexington, MA, USA
Base: $259,000.00 - $407,000.00; bonus/equity: not...
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Gsq leadership for business development
Manufacturing, supply chain, cmc, quality integration
Risk identification and mitigation strategies
** Takeda UK is seeking a Head of GSQ Business Development responsible for overseeing business development diligence and execution readiness, particularly in relation to in-licensing, out-licensing, and divestments. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in biopharmaceutical operations and a strong background in cross-functional leadership. **

Job Summary

  • The Head of GSQ Business Development is responsible for end-to-end GSQ leadership of business development diligence and execution readiness across a portfolio weighted toward in-licensing/M&A internalizations, out-licensing and divestments.
  • This role ensures the "voice of GSQ" is consistently incorporated into opportunity assessment, governance decisions, and operationalization planning, mobilizing cross-functional SMEs rapidly and driving rigorous risk identification and mitigation strategies.
  • The role owns GSQ deal shaping, stage gates, and independent assurance for BD opportunities, ensuring evidence-based risk decisions and audit-ready diligence outputs, and enables smooth transition from diligence to execution teams.

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** Takeda UK is seeking a Head of GSQ Business Development responsible for overseeing business development diligence and execution readiness, particularly in relation to in-licensing, out-licensing, and divestments. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in biopharmaceutical operations and a strong background in cross-functional leadership. **

Salary

Base: $259,000.00 - $407,000.00; Bonus/Equity: Not specified; Benefits: Medical, dental, vision insurance, 401(k) plan and company match, disability coverage, life insurance, tuition reimbursement, paid volunteer time off, company holidays, well-being benefits, sick time, paid vacation

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • GSQ leadership for business development
  • Manufacturing, supply chain, CMC, quality integration
  • Risk identification and mitigation strategies
  • Cross-functional SME mobilization
  • Deal shaping and stage gate ownership
  • Post-sign stabilization and value delivery

Nice-to-have

  • Continuous improvement of operating capabilities
  • Building GSQ capability programs and talent development
  • Driving portfolio analytics and benchmarking

Key Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in science/engineering (advanced degree preferred)
  • 15+ years experience in biopharmaceutical operations and/or quality
  • Substantial exposure to business development due diligence
  • Demonstrated success leading complex, cross-functional, global programs
  • Fluent English required

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