Vice President
Business Development and Corporate Strategy
Posted on 1/17/2023
INACTIVE
Lyell Immunopharma

201-500 employees

Clinical-stage company advancing cell therapies for solid tumors
Company Overview
Lyell Immunopharma stands out as a leader in the field of cell therapy for solid tumors, an area where significant advances are yet to be made, representing a unique competitive advantage. The company's fully integrated approach, encompassing discovery, translation, manufacturing, and clinical evaluation, demonstrates a commitment to technical innovation and industry leadership. Furthermore, Lyell's culture, based on Science, Respect, Collaboration, and Courage, fosters an environment that values teamwork and the urgency of their mission, making it an engaging and rewarding place to work.
Biotechnology

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

$1.1B

Founded

2018

Headquarters

South San Francisco, California

Growth & Insights
Headcount

6 month growth

-13%

1 year growth

-8%

2 year growth

4%
Locations
San Bruno, CA, USA
Experience Level
Entry
Junior
Mid
Senior
Expert
Desired Skills
Communications
Management
Mergers & Acquisitions (M&A)
Requirements
  • Build and maintain a detailed understanding of Lyell's pipeline, technologies, and scientific position to help the organization make informed short and long-term decisions about Lyell's strategy and direction
  • Guide Lyell's Executive Committee in analyzing business decisions and special projects related to Lyell's strategy through meticulous, insightful analysis and influential communication and interpersonal skills
  • Partner with Program Management, Legal/Intellectual Property, and Finance to accurately reflect the ongoing state of key programs and partnerships within the Corporate Strategy
  • Work collaboratively across the company to facilitate strategic alignment amongst Research, Development, Information Sciences, and CMC
  • Collaborate closely with Finance to ensure Lyell's Long Range Plan has robust and clear assumptions and supports near- and longer-term strategic objectives
  • Lead the company's competitive intelligence efforts for awareness and to inform strategic decisions in the context of the broader competitive landscape
  • Strong executive leadership experience with business/corporate development or operations familiarity
  • In-depth mergers and acquisitions experience within a biotech industry
  • BSc in biology, oncology or related field with a minimum of 20 years' experience; or
  • MBA or MSc in biology, oncology or related field with a minimum of 17 years experience
  • Demonstrated ability to build, lead and empower teams across multiple functions
  • Collaborative leadership style
  • Proven strength in contract negotiation with an understanding of legal, IP and regulatory requirements
  • Strong executive presence with the ability to lead executive discussions, focus on detail, and think strategically
Responsibilities
  • Lead the identification, evaluation, and due diligence of partnering opportunities in line with Lyell's strategy and needs. Partner closely with Research & Development to evaluate new technologies and potential opportunities
  • Negotiate and implement major company contracts in partnership with Lyell's Legal Team, including in-licensing and out-licensing deals and strategic collaborations
  • Lead the company's Transaction Team, a cross-functional group comprised of Business Development, Legal, Intellectual Property, and Alliance Management which vets and develops detailed recommendations for company transactions large and small (with final presentation and facilitation of decision-making at corporate-level governance committees)
  • Own the company's Alliance Management effort to facilitate the lifecycle of all Lyell partners, including potential expansion of scope and advancement to development and commercialization