Business Development Associate

Position Summary

The Business Development Analyst will support Ocugen’s business development efforts by providing analytical, financial, and strategic support across potential partnerships, licensing opportunities, and corporate development initiatives. This role is critical to improving the focus, rigor, and credibility of Ocugen’s BD activities by translating data into clear insights and decision-ready materials.

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

• Assist 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

• 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