Division
Department
Sub Department 1
Job Purpose
Team Member – Licensing and Alliance management, will be responsible to drive in licensing , out licensing initiatives and post deal alliance management for Cipla in Europe and Emerging Markets. This role will s upport the Head Strategy, Projects, Licensing & M&A, as well as the Head – Licensing and Alliances, EMEU to help build and deliver the product portfolio for target markets. The role represent Cipla with other pahram companies / sourcing partners and manage the relationship across the life cycle of the deal
Key Accountabilities (1 / 6)
Identify and Strengthen partnership
- Work closely with the Portfolio team to identify the list of products to be in-licensed from the overall product portfolio planned for the company In EMs, using market potential mapping
- Analyse and identify new companies to liaise with, for the wishlist products, by referring various sources like IMS & Newport data, market insights from business teams, market research, clinical trial data of competitor companies (for pipeline products)
- Study the feasibility of products in Cipla India portfolio, by extending their availability across emerging markets
Key Accountabilities (2 / 6)
Lead generation
Attend conferences such as CPHI to understand latest market trends and build networking relationships across the industry with KOLsInitiate discussions with various EMs companies expressing interest for partnering over identified products across multiple geographiesEvaluate each partner across various parameters (such as company size, product quality, IP, technical, financial, future prospects and aspirations of the partner's business, commercial due diligence etc.) to get a holistic viewKey Accountabilities (3 / 6)
Commercial modelling
Segregate product by therapies, and map potential partners for each product to understand the business spanSupport Portfolio and Finance team for NPV and P&L for each project / dealPrepare a detailed report with comparisons and recommendations on selection of partner, to be presented to the management for final decision makingLiaise with the business, finance, legal, regulatory and other allied teams to discuss the proposed partnerships and prioritization of productsKey Accountabilities (4 / 6)
Deal Evaluation and Internal stakeholder alignment
Ensure that the CDA ( confidential disclosure agreement ) between Cipla and the potential partner has been signed by coordinating with the Legal team, before progressing with further discussionsFinalize the contract terms, buying and payment terms, and commercials for the deal, by aligning all internal stakeholders, and draft / structure the deal to be taken to the partner for discussionGet an approval from the CEO, Head – Licensing and Regional head to proceedKey Accountabilities (5 / 6)
Negotiations and Execution
Align partner and Cipla team on deal termsDirect the negotiations to attain an exclusive deal with the partnerExecute the final agreement in coordination with the legal teams of both companiesKey Accountabilities (6 / 6)
Strategic alliance with all partners to nurture long terms relationship for sustainable business
Develop the partner relations by regularly maintaining contact, to identify opportunities to extend the same partnership to more number of products and geographiesDevelop the brand, as a preferred company for exclusive agreements with partners, through relationship managementMajor Challenges
Internal Stakeholder management , esp with differing view points of various functionsFast turn around in a complex process, with multiple stage gatesPartner EngagementStaying abreast with the changes in regulations and geopolitical situations across geographies.Resolving exigencies and bottlenecks with regards to project outcomes etc.Key Interactions (1 / 2)
CEO EMEUHead Business Strategy and LicensingHead PortfolioFunctional / Commercial HeadsFinanceIPD , Reg Affairs , IPKey Interactions (2 / 2)
New business / JV stakeholders – for relationship building and review or support of operations – frequentConsulting firms – frequentExternal partners – as sources for fund, new opportunities– need basedOther key stakeholders as requiredDimensions (1 / 2)
Build licensed portfolio in line with Cipla's 2-5 year growth planStrong partner and alliance managementEffective project managementPharma market understanding and business case modellingDimensions (2 / 2)
Key Decisions (1 / 2)
This role requires the job holder to be able to manage cross functional stakeholders and external partners
Key Decisions (2 / 2)
New markets, new models, partnerships, etc
Education Qualification
MBA for a Tier 1 school
Relevant Work Experience
5-10 years of experience with exposure to Licensing and alliance management with Top Pharma companiesSound analytical skills with good hands-on knowledge on excelGood inter-personal and influencing skillsExcellent verbal and written communicationSkills Required
Negotiation, Market Research, Project Management, Excel, Stakeholder Management