Director, Global Alliances - Biosimilars & Biologics (m/f/d)

At Abbott, we're committed to helping people live their best possible life through the power of health. For more than 125 years, we've brought new products and technologies to the world in nutrition, diagnostics, medical devices and branded generic pharmaceuticals that create more possibilities for more people at all stages of life. Today, 114,000 of us are working to help people live not just longer, but better, in the more than 160 countries we serve. Abbott’s Established Pharmaceuticals Division (EPD) is looking to recruit a Director, Global Alliances - Biosimilars & Biologics (m/f/d) Based at the EPD HQ in Basel, Switzerland Primary Job Function: Lead the strategic management of Global Biosimilars & Biologics alliances with EPD licensing partners, serving as the primary interface to ensure strong collaboration, effective governance, and successful execution of supply and commercialization agreements across global EPD markets. Support the identification and negotiation of new licensing opportunities that enhance the biosimilars pipeline and advance the EPD Biologics growth strategy. Responsible for maximizing partnership value, managing alliance performance, and coordinating cross-functional efforts to deliver business objectives and contractual commitments. Core Job Responsibilities Alliance Management & Strategic Partnerships Serve as the primary relationship manager and executive point of contact for strategic biologics/biosimilars, ensuring effective communication, alignment, and collaboration across all relevant functions within EPD and partner organizations. Build, maintain, and expand strategic alliances with external partners to maximize the value of existing licensing agreements and support long-term portfolio expansion across global EPD markets. Establish robust governance frameworks with partners, including regular business reviews, joint steering committees, and performance monitoring to ensure successful execution of partnership objectives. Lead the management of partner relationships, proactively identifying opportunities, mitigating risks, and resolving issues to ensure sustainable and mutually beneficial collaborations. Business Development & Licensing Provide leadership in alliance management, business development, and partnership strategy to support the growth objectives of the EPD Global Biologics portfolio. Support the execution of the Global Biologics strategy by identifying, evaluating, and engaging high-quality developers and partners, and by negotiating and executing licensing agreements in collaboration with License & Acquisitions (L&A) and other key stakeholders. Identify unmet business needs and portfolio gaps that can be addressed through strategic partnerships, licensing opportunities, acquisitions, or other external collaborations. Lead and support partner evaluations, due diligence activities, business case development, and internal approval processes for licensing-in opportunities. Identify and execute new business development opportunities by coordinating cross-functional requirements, business case submissions, governance approvals, and contract negotiations. Portfolio Growth & Commercial Execution Drive the expansion of the Global Biologics portfolio by securing partnerships that strengthen the pipeline and support EPD's long-term Biologics growth strategy. Develop and maintain strategic sourcing partnerships across Europe, India, Asia, Latin America, and other key regions to ensure sustainable access to Biologics and Biosimilars. Define and implement annual business plans with strategic partners to support country and regional growth objectives, product launches, and portfolio optimization. Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to ensure successful execution of all licensing, supply, commercialization, and development agreements. Cross-Functional Leadership & Governance Lead coordination across global, regional, and local functions to ensure alignment on