The Foundation
We are the largest nonprofit fighting poverty, disease, and inequity around the world. Founded on a simple premise: people everywhere, regardless of identity or circumstances, should have the chance to live healthy, productive lives. We believe our employees should reflect the rich diversity of the global populations we aim to serve. We provide an exceptional benefits package to employees and their families which include comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage with no premiums, generous paid time off, paid family leave, foundation-paid retirement contribution, regional holidays, and opportunities to engage in several employee communities. As a workplace, we’re committed to creating an environment for you to thrive both personally and professionally.
The TeamThe Business Development & Licensing team provides transaction and negotiating support to the Program Strategy Teams (PSTs) to execute priority agreements with select private sector partners for access to key assets and technology for charitable purpose (excluding Strategic Investment Fund transactions: debt, equity, and volume guarantees). The team focuses on transaction execution for agreements as well as development and consistent implementation of best practices for engagement and negotiation of private sector agreements.
The Deputy Director for BD&L will support the foundation’s PST goals to identify and evaluate strategic business partners and licensing opportunities that will help execute and advance our PST strategies, in service to our charitable purpose. You will be accountable for coordinating and negotiating access to key assets and opportunities with both new and existing partners. You will align and partner closely with the program team and subject matter experts to develop appropriate agreement structure integrating the technical risk inherent in innovation projects. We are looking for a DD to partner with stakeholders focused on partnerships with for-profit biopharma companies around the world advancing global health across the foundation.
This role will ideally be based out of Seattle, Washington.
What You’ll Do
This position reports directly to the Foundation’s BD&L Lead / Program Chief Financial Officer, Global Health
Your Experience
Skills and Qualifications
*Must be able to legally work in the country where this position is located without visa sponsorship.
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Hiring Requirements
As part of our standard hiring process for new employees, employment will be contingent upon successful completion of a background check.
Candidate Accommodations
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Inclusion Statement
We are dedicated to the belief that all lives have equal value. We strive for a global and cultural workplace that supports ever greater diversity, equity, and inclusion — of voices, ideas, and approaches — and we support this diversity through all our employment practices.
All applicants and employees who are drawn to serve our mission will enjoy equality of opportunity and fair treatment without regard to race, color, age, religion, pregnancy, sex, sexual orientation, disability, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, and prior protected activity.