"Mr Polizzi successfully led the process for several dozen U.S....

"Mr Polizzi successfully led the process for several dozen U.S. and International Pharma strategic license and acquisitions, from identification of target companies, negotiations, and due diligence through execution. Evaluated hundreds of prospective M&A, licensing, or acquisition transactions throughout his career."

This is what is immediately relevant for us now. Evaluating hundreds, and proceeding with dozens, of licenses or acquisitions, is a lot. He will know his counterparts in the other majors, what they are looking for, the basis for their assessments, what they will need to complete a deal, and the outer limits of their negotiating positions.