BD&L Project Lead
Gsk•5h ago
Australia - Victoria - AbbotsfordHybrid£40Full-timeMid Level5+ yrs exp
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Project Manager
- Business Introduction GSK remains committed to achieving bold commercial ambitions for the future. By 2031, we aim to deliver £40 billion in annual sales, leveraging our existing strong performance momentum to significantly increase our positive impact on the health of billions of patients globally. Our Ahead Together strategy is centred on early intervention to prevent and alter the course of disease, thereby protecting people and supporting healthcare systems. Our diverse portfolio consists of vaccines, specialty medicines
- general medicines. Through continuous innovation and a dedicated focus on scientific and technical excellence, we strive to develop and launch new, groundbreaking treatments that address critical health challenges. Position Summary You will lead business development and licensing (BD&L) project activities in Australia. You will coordinate internal and external stakeholders to move deals from assessment to execution. We value clear communicators who build trusting relationships and who can balance strategic thinking with practical delivery. This role offers visible impact, career growth and the chance to unite science, technology and talent to get ahead of disease together. Responsibilities This role will provide YOU the opportunity to lead key activities to progress YOUR career. These responsibilities include some of the following:
- Lead end-to-end BD&L project workstreams, including deal assessment, diligence coordination, negotiation support and transition to operational teams.
- Manage cross-functional stakeholders across commercial, legal, medical, regulatory and finance to keep projects on time and on scope.
- Prepare clear, concise materials to support decision making, including opportunity summaries, financial inputs and risk assessments.
- Engage and build trusted relationships with external partners, including biotech companies, academic groups and advisors.
- Track project timelines, key milestones and deliverables, and report progress to senior leaders.
- Ensure activities comply with local laws, industry standards and company policies. Why You? Basic Qualification We are seeking professionals with the following required skills and qualifications to help us achieve our goals:
- Bachelor’s degree in life sciences, business, finance, law or a related field.
- Minimum 5 years’ experience in business development, licensing, corporate development or related commercial role within biopharma, biotech or healthcare.
- Demonstrated experience managing cross-functional projects and multiple stakeholders.
- Strong commercial judgement and practical experience with deal processes or transactions.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English.
- Right to work in Australia; role is based in Australia and will be hybrid with some on-site presence required. Preferred Qualification If you have the following characteristics, it would be a plus:
- Advanced degree (MBA, MSc, JD or equivalent) or relevant professional certification.
- Experience leading negotiations or supporting commercial and legal negotiation teams.
- Familiarity with valuation methods, deal structures and basic financial modelling.
- Experience working with early-stage biotech, academic translation or licensing from institutions.
- Prior exposure to regulatory, market access or commercial launch considerations in Australia.
- Comfortable presenting to senior leadership and external boards or committees. How to Apply We welcome candidates from all backgrounds. If you are excited by the chance to shape deals that advance healthcare, please apply. Include a CV and a short summary of a relevant project where you led cross-functional delivery or deal activity. We will review applications and be in touch with next steps. Skills Data to Insights, Digital Fluency, Marketing Campaign Planning, Marketing Measurement, Marketing Strategy Implementation, Omnichannel Marketing, Scientific Literacy Why GSK? Uniting science, technology and talent to get ahead of disease together. GSK is a global biopharma company with a purpose to unite science, technology and talent to get ahead of disease together. We aim to positively impact the health of 2.5 billion people by the end of the decade, as a successful, growing company where people can thrive. We get ahead of disease by preventing and treating it with innovation in specialty medicines and vaccines. We focus on four therapeutic areas: respiratory, immunology and inflammation
- and infectious diseases – to impact health at scale. People and patients around the world count on the medicines and vaccines we make, so we’re committed to creating an environment where our people can thrive and focus on what matters most. Our culture of being ambitious for patients, accountable for impact and doing the right thing is the foundation for how, together, we deliver for patients, shareholders and our people. We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace and providing equal opportunities for all applicants. We embrace an agile working culture across our roles, so if flexibility is important to you please discuss opportunities with our hiring team. If you need any adjustments to the recruitment process to help you demonstrate your strengths and capabilities, contact APACRecruitment.Adjustments@gsk.com . Please note this email is for adjustment requests only
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Required skills
business developmentlicensingproject managementstakeholder managementfinancial modelling