Business Development Associate
BioSpace · Malvern, PA · 3 mo ago
SalesFull-time
Responsibilities
- Support evaluation of external opportunities including licensing, partnerships, and strategic collaborations
- Aid in building business cases to inform decision-making on potential deals
- Conduct research on target companies, assets, and therapeutic areas relevant to Ocugen’s pipeline
- Track and summarize inbound opportunities and BD pipeline activity
- Build and maintain financial models (NPV, valuation scenarios, deal structures) in Excel
- Support development of forecasts, market models, and commercial assumptions
- Analyze deal terms and benchmark against comparable transactions
- Conduct market, competitive, and landscape analyses across gene therapy and ophthalmology
- Monitor industry trends, competitor activity, and relevant transactions
- Synthesize findings into clear insights for leadership
- Create high-quality PowerPoint presentations for internal decision-making and external discussions
- Translate complex analyses into clear, concise, and compelling materials for executive audiences
- Support preparation of materials for BD meetings, partnering discussions, and board updates
- Work closely with Clinical, Regulatory, CMC, Commercial, and Finance teams to gather inputs for BD evaluations
- Cover due diligence efforts by coordinating information across functions
- Aid in preparation for external meetings with potential partners
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree required; degree in life sciences, finance, or business preferred
- 1–3 years of experience in biotech, pharma, consulting, banking, or a related analytical role
- Exceptional proficiency in Excel and PowerPoint (required)
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail
- Ability to synthesize complex information into clear insights and recommendations
- Strong written and verbal communication skills; comfortable presenting to small groups
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and work effectively under pressure
- High level of professionalism, curiosity, and ownership