Associate Director, Business Development, Transactions

Responsibilities

• Identify and evaluate potential business development opportunities, including in-licensing, out-licensing, and strategic partnerships.
• Lead and support strategic, financial, and commercial assessments of opportunities, including valuation and deal structuring.
• Manage key aspects of transaction execution, including due diligence coordination, term sheet development, and negotiation support.
• Develop materials for internal governance (e.g., investment committees) and senior leadership presentations.
• Collaborate closely with internal stakeholders (R&D, Commercial, Legal, and Finance) to assess strategic fit and risks.
• Maintain and expand external network with biotech/pharma companies, advisors, and other partners.
• Support alliance management activities post-deal execution, as needed.

Qualifications

• MBA, JD, or other advanced degrees required; scientific background or strong aptitude to rapidly understand complex science and emerging technologies strongly preferred.
• At least 5-8+ years of relevant experience in business development, consulting, investment banking, or related roles within life sciences.
• Strong understanding of the drug development processes and biotechnology/pharmaceutical industry dynamics including market trends, regulatory environment, the macro deal making environment, and their business impact.
• Ability to integrate scientific knowledge into business cases, including the analysis and interpretation of commercial forecasts, P&Ls, risk assessments, and other financial valuation methodologies, alongside strong term sheet development and contract negotiation skills.
• Ability to synthesize complex information into clear, strategic insights, with strong attention to detail execution rigor.
• Excellent communication, presentation, and problem-solving skills, with the ability to influence stakeholders at all levels, internally and externally.
• Highly collaborative, adaptable, and effective in a fast-paced, evolving environment with competing priorities.

Pay

$168,300.00 - $227,700.00 per year

Schedule

Hybrid

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, and vision coverage, life and disability insurance, a lifestyle reimbursement program, flexible spending and health savings accounts, and a 401(k) with a generous company match. Eligible employees enjoy paid time off, wellness days, holidays, and two company-wide recharge breaks. We also offer generous family resources and leave.