Director of Corporate Finance

Overview

Lupin is comprised of a fast growing, innovative and robust team of manufacturing, Research and Development and commercial divisions. Together these entities make up the generic and branded U.S. business. Lupin has a significant generic pipeline, and a branded focus on women’s health. Our first Research and Development facility in the US is located in Coral Springs, Florida which focuses on generic and branded orally inhaled and nasal drug products. Somerset, New Jersey is home to one of Fifteen commercial manufacturing sites globally and the only commercial manufacturing facility in the United States for Lupin, as well as additional Research and Development teams. Lupin is prided on being people-focused and centered around how impactful we are with our customers. Dollars are not a measure of success but rather the people we help along the way.

Responsibilities

We are seeking a highly skilled and strategic Director of Corporate Finance to lead financial strategy, deal structuring, and execution of M&A transactions in the pharmaceutical sector. The ideal candidate will possess a Chartered Accountant (CA) qualification (mandatory), a Life Sciences degree, and an MBA (preferred). This individual must bring 5 to 10 years of experience in a reputable Life Sciences practice within a business bank, with a strong track record in financial engineering, venture capital, and deal execution from a buy-side or sell-side perspective.

M&A Strategy & Execution

• Lead and execute M&A transactions in the pharmaceutical industry, including acquisitions, divestitures, and joint ventures.
• Develop and present financial business cases to support strategic investment and acquisition decisions.
• Conduct deal structuring, valuation, due diligence, and financial modeling to assess potential transactions.
• Drive negotiations, deal structuring, and execution from origination to closure, ensuring alignment with corporate strategy.
• Managing relationships with banks and other stakeholders on financing requirements
• Maintaining abreast of the changing business landscape in order to identify opportunities to drive both organic and inorganic growth

Financial Engineering & Business Case Development

• Develop innovative financial structures to optimize deal economics and ensure shareholder value creation.
• Work closely with executive leadership to define and implement financial strategies that support business growth and expansion.
• Assess financial and operational synergies in target acquisitions, ensuring successful post-merger integration.

Venture Capital & Investment Strategy

• Engage with venture capital firms, investment banks, and private equity partners to identify growth opportunities.
• Provide financial oversight in strategic investments, partnerships, and licensing deals.
• Analyze and structure investment opportunities in early-stage biotech and life sciences ventures to complement business objectives.

Stakeholder & Cross-Functional Leadership

• Collaborate with C-suite executives, legal, R&D, and business development teams to execute strategic initiatives.
• Serve as a key finance leader in negotiations with external advisors, investment banks, and financial institutions.
• Manage relationships with key financial stakeholders, ensuring compliance with regulatory and reporting requirements.

Qualifications

Key Qualifications & Experience:

• Mandatory: A degree in Finance, Business Administration,
• Preferred: MBA (Finance) or CFA with a Life Sciences or Pharmaceutical background.
• Experience in a similar role within the same industry or Corporate Finance experience in an investment bank covering the life science industry – about 7-10 years.
• Strong track record of executing deals (buy-side and sell-side) in the pharmaceutical, biotech, or life sciences sector.
• Experience in structuring complex financial deals, capital markets, and venture capital investments.
• Exceptional negotiation, analytical, strong business acumen and leadership skills with the ability to influence senior stakeholders.

Preferred Skills & Attributes:

• Strong network within the pharmaceutical investment banking and private equity ecosystem.
• Knowledge of regulatory frameworks, tax structures, and risk management in M&A transactions.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, high-stakes environment with a strategic mindset and problem-solving capabilities.
• Possess good interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to build relationships with different stakeholders.
• Result oriented, and organized, can prioritize effectively, and multi-task to deliver results in a fast-paced work environment.

Lupin  is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, gender, religion, age, disability, veteran’s status, or any other classification as required by applicable law.

Physical Requirements

The physical requirements of the position generally include: standing, walking, sitting, using hands and fingers, reaching with hands and arms, talking and hearing. In some circumstances, bending, kneeling, crouching, stooping, and crawling may apply. This position may require lifting up to 15 pounds occasionally. Generally work is performed in an office environment.

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