The Role
Reporting to the Chief Business and Financial Officer, this is an exciting opportunity for a candidate who has a strong scientific background, consulting and/or business development/corporate strategy experience and a strong desire to roll up their sleeves and create meaningful business impact by helping shape the course of the company s future growth. The Senior Director, Business Development and Strategy will be accountable for supporting all business development activities with a near term focus on building commercial assessments for new indications and researching and maintaining competitive intelligence.
Responsibilities
- Assist in developing, executing, and managing the company s business development and corporate strategy.
- Deliver commercial assessments using methodologies / frameworks that help the company assess and prioritize potential opportunities.
- Support planning and tracking of competitive and market intelligence, preparing communications and materials for the Chief Financial and Business Officer and Executive Team, as needed.
- Support the identification, evaluation and execution of potential business development opportunities, including strategic alliances and licensing agreements aligned with the company's growth objectives.
- Conduct comprehensive market research and analysis to identify emerging trends and asses competitive landscapes to inform business strategy.
- Establish target product profiles, conduct qualitative and quantitative market research.
- Develop business cases and financial forecasts/models to inform business development decisions, lead asset development and commercialization strategies.
- Support the development of relationships with prospective partners, including industry leaders and key stakeholders.
- Position the company as a partner of choice to biotech and pharma companies through a variety of interactions and networking.
- Assist the Chief Financial and Business Officer in the creation of materials for the Executive Team and Board of Directors.
Minimum Qualifications
- Scientific undergraduate degree: advanced business or scientific degree preferred with 10-12 years of related experience.
- Big picture, strategic thinker with experience working in management consulting and/or corporate/business development.
- Strong understanding of legal and regulatory frameworks governing business development transactions, particularly in biotech.
- Demonstrated project management and leadership skills to lead/manage cross-functional teams and drive decision-making.
- Excellent communication, negotiation, and people skills, with the ability to influence and collaborate effectively with internal and external stakeholders.
- Meticulous with strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
- Ability to apply principles of logic or scientific thinking to a wide range of complex intellectual and practical problems.
The approximate salary range for this role is: $244,000 - $294,000