Responsibilities:
This position is an opportunity for someone interested in working for a fast paced and global science-focused biopharma. The Director - Exe. Director will get involved in all activities related to BD&L, including opportunity assessments, prioritization, due diligence, financial modeling, valuation, and contract negotiations. This person will be an integral member of the Business Development team and will collaborate extensively with peers and top executives in various functions in the company hence it will have high visibility.
- Support out-licensing activity including identifying / qualifying / engaging potential partners, coordinating with internal functions for data preparation and presentation etc.
- Support in-licensing process including identifying and qualifying potential programs, engaging partners, working with internal functional team to build up the business case, and assisting negotiation.
- Work with cross-functional team to support assessment of opportunities, including due diligence across all functional areas of the organization.
- Provide project management support through the deal lifecycle from opportunity identification to transaction close.
- Conduct market and competitive assessments in partnership with discovery, clinical, regulatory, manufacturing, commercial, IP, legal and finance to develop business case on in-licensing opportunities to senior management for informed decision-making.
- Present analyses and recommendations to internal team members and senior management
Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degreeof Science in STEM with preference for medical or life sciences; Ph.D. or MD or an equivalent degree in oncology/immunology is a plus.
- Minimum 5 years of related experience in pharma/biotech, consulting or investment firm with a record of accomplishment, preferably with experience in oncology.
- Familiarity with innovative drug development process and oncology diseases area.
- Familiarity with the entire deal lifecycle of various transactions and business agreements.
- Strong analytical background, demonstrated problem-solving skills, and attention to detail coupled with a solid understanding of oncology, biology, or pharmacology preferred.
- Strong communication skills, and the ability to produce high-quality presentations.
- Demonstrated sharp learning curve in emerging and diversified biotechnology industry.
- Ability to work in a fast paced and diversified working environment.