David Specht

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ABOUT DAVID SPECHT

International & versatile profile graduated from Ivy League Universities in France and Canada with strong skills in Business Development, Licensing and Project Management, covering the whole pharma value chain from Development to Market11+ years of pharma experience within multiple companies, business models and locationsClosed numerous licensing/acquisition deals of Rx, Gx, OTC/OTx products and portfolios with local & global partnersAbility to conduct negotiations in complex transactional environments, as well as to drive projects forward in cross-functional and cross-cultural contextsLed key industrial localization projects in Middle-East & Africa for Market Access purposes – Ability to drive projects forward in cross-functional environment and to build convincing business cases Solid international profile with several academic & professional experiences on 4 different continents – Open minded nature eager to work in multicultural companies – Strong communication skills in English, additionally to my mother tongue, French.Specialties: Strategy, Business Development, Licensing/Acquisition, Project Management, Corporate Finance, Team Work, International Finance, Financial Analysis, Macro- & MicroéconomicsSkills: Strong ability to deal with senior management, Thorough knowledge of the pharmaceutical industry landscape and processes (Commercial, Licenses, IP, Regulatory, Quality, Industrial), Excellent networking skills, communication skills, Ability to work in a fast-paced environment, analytical skills, planning and organizing skills, Ability to do the extra-mile, teamwork, Reactivity, synthesis and quick decision making.