Evaluate Limited

Associate, Corporate Development

Reports to: Senior Director, Corporate Development

Location: London Office

Role:

To support the Senior Director, Corporate Development, to deliver the Corporate Development department’s objectives, in line with the overall company strategy.

Responsibilities:
The Company has grown consistently and dynamically over recent years and is committed to a continuation of growth through high levels of investment in new products and services, supported by strategic and tactical partnerships. Evaluate is planning to capitalise on its strong brand and financial position to further build out partnerships and is considering acquisitions as part of its growth strategy.

• Build, maintain and own relationships with existing and prospective partners and acquisition targets
• Work with internal Evaluate teams to implement new partnerships and projects, ensuring these become part of on-going business operations
• Support commercial due diligence efforts for partnerships
• Negotiate commercial points and draft contracts accordingly
• Create financial models for partnerships and new projects/initiatives
• Support key commercial, legal and operational items related to strategic contracts and Evaluate’s intellectual property
  • Copyright, Trademarks
  • Equity analyst agreements
  • Data supplier contracts
  • Monitor and ensure Evaluate’s adherence with copyright (of others), procuring rights where necessary

Experience & Qualifications

• Degree in Finance, Management or Life Science
• Competent user of Microsoft Office suite, including financial modelling in Excel (intermediate level)
• Knowledge of Pharma/Biotech and/or Financial Markets
• Knowledge of database and information industries
• Basic understanding of legal documents
• Strategic view on the industry, good understanding of Evaluate’s strategy
• Ability to build and manage lasting partnership and build relationship with potential acquisition targets
• Excellent written communication skills; reports, presentations, etc.
• Strong analytical and problem solving capability;
• Ability to provide strong and credible project leadership; able to achieve results through other people;
• Project management skills; ability to handle multiple projects and tasks simultaneously and effectively;
• Strong influencing skills across all levels.
• Ability to travel 10-20%

Useful Skills & Experience

• Experience of contractual negotiations
• Ability to demonstrate a track record of involvement on transactions / Deal sheet

 Personal Profile Essential requirements:

• Ability to work independently
• Knowledge of the Pharma industries
• Ability to interact with confidence with senior executives at client, and partner companies.
• Ability to negotiate with and influence senior stakeholders
• Two or more years of Corporate Development experience or another similar role
• A desire and ability to learn quickly
• Able to manage multiple projects simultaneously

 Personal Profile Desirable requirements:

• Knowledge of the database and information industries

Start Date: ASAP November 2015