About Pharming

Pharming Group N.V. (Nasdaq: PHAR/Euronext Amsterdam: PHARM) is a global biopharmaceutical company dedicated to transforming the lives of patients with rare, debilitating, and life-threatening diseases. Pharming is commercializing and developing an innovative portfolio of protein replacement therapies and precision medicines, including small molecules, biologics, and gene therapies that are in early to late-stage development. Pharming is headquartered in Leiden, Netherlands, and has employees around the globe who serve patients in over 30 markets in North America, Europe, the Middle East, Africa, and Asia Pacific.

Our Culture

Pharming is committed to our core values: "We Care, We Collaborate, We Walk the Talk", which is complementary to our focus on self-development of our people, teamwork, leadership and being results orientated. In our growing organization, it is important that employees feel connected and engaged. Our core values enable our mission of bringing the unserved rare disease patients the solutions they need and create a clear pathway forward to meet our strategic goals and objectives.

Overview

Pharming is seeking to hire a Global Head, Business Development & Alliance Management to spearhead all Business Development & Licensing activities. Our goal is for this individual to collaborate with Preclinical Research, Clinical Development, Regulatory Affairs and Commercial Strategy to develop and enhance an ambitious strategy for external innovation for Pharming Group N.V. Successful execution will involve effective integration of assets and oversight of Alliance Management activities. The position will have direct reports and will lead Pharming's BD&L professionals.

Key Responsibilities

The Global Head, Business Development & Alliance Management will be responsible for a wide variety of matters in support of Pharming's growth as we increase the number of both pipeline and marketed products.

Core functions include:

• Developing a robust BD strategy which fits with the current pipeline/portfolio needs
• Supporting the BD&L team in identifying opportunities
• Managing M&A work through close coordination with Finance, Legal and Compliance
• Communicating efficiently and impactfully with internal stakeholders
• Establishing position within the CBO leadership team through collaboration and engagement
• Leadership of the BD&L team which translates into:
  • Aligning focus of BD&L activities with company strategy
  • Identifying high quality opportunities consistent with Pharming needs, in a timely fashion
  • Assessing opportunities through collaboration with internal stakeholders
  • Sounding recommendations regarding specific transactions
  • Navigating through internal processes towards a clear decision
  • Implementation of collaborations and alliance
  • Act as the single point of contact for the organization in all matters concerning.
• This is a hybrid role; 2 to 3 days at Warren, NJ office.

Minimum Qualifications

• PhD / MD preferred, ideally combined with an MBA.
• 10+ years of relevant experience in Business Development & Alliance Management experience, preferably within the pharmaceutical/biotech industry.

Preferred Qualifications

• Solid scientific knowledge in Rare Disease therapeutic areas of interest (immunology, non-oncology hematology, respiratory).
• Credible experience of involvement in BD&L evaluation activities or innovative product development.
• Ability to translate science into commercial value and to challenge business cases.
• Ability to present and obtain endorsement by senior management on complex projects through evidence-based communication.
• Possesses a delivery mindset with a strong external network in biopharmaceutical community.
• Ability to communicate with high impact with Executive Committee.
• Possesses strong leadership skills - people focused.

Compensation & Benefits

• Flexible hybrid work schedule to promote a health work-life balance.
• Competitive compensation package including annual target bonus.
• Long-Term Incentive Program
• 401(k) plan with company match
• Paid-Time Off Days
• 16 Company Holidays per year (typically last week of December up until New Year's Day)

Other Benefits

• Excellent Healthcare Plans including Medical, Dental and Vision.
• Flexible Spending Accounts for Medical and Dependent Care.
• Company-provided Life Insurance, Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Plans.
• Accident, Hospital Indemnity and Critical Illness Plans.
• Pet Insurance Plan.
• On Premise Fitness Center.
• Health & Wellness Program.
• Choice of Mobile Phone for Work Use or Cell Phone Stipend.
• Pharming Academy - Continuing Learning & Development Program.

Additional Information

Pharming is committed as an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer for all employees and qualified applicants without regard to race, color, sex, gender identity or expression, genetic information, sexual orientation, marital status, race, religion, color, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected under applicable law.

An applicant requiring an accommodation in connection with the hiring process and/or to perform the essential functions of the position for which the applicant has applied should make a request via email to .

Unsolicited resumes from agencies should not be forwarded to Pharming. Pharming will not be responsible for any fees arising from the use of resumes through this source. Pharming will only pay a fee to agencies if a formal agreement between Pharming and the agency has been established. The Human Resources/Talent Acquisition department is responsible for all recruitment activities; please contact us directly to be considered for a formal agreement.

Please note that we review every submission, and we will keep submissions on file for six months.