Sr. Manager, Business Development

About the role

Tris Pharma, Inc. is a privately‑owned, fully‑integrated biopharmaceutical company focused on CNS disorders, with multiple marketed products and a robust pipeline. The company values respectful, open, and honest communication and seeks a Senior Manager, Business Development to evaluate acquisition, in‑licensing, and out‑licensing opportunities and to drive both buy‑side and sell‑side projects.

Responsibilities

• Identify, screen, and evaluate in‑license/M&A opportunities, analyzing market and competitive landscape, financial potential, strategic fit, and alternatives.
• Manage due‑diligence processes and synthesize findings into recommendations for senior management.
• Lead critical aspects of out‑licensing and capital‑raising processes, including storyline development, outreach, relationship building, due‑diligence, deal structuring, and negotiation.
• Prepare and present robust financial models, deal terms, and clinical, regulatory, and commercial scenarios.
• Develop clear presentations for senior management and external stakeholders across a range of business‑development projects.
• Collaborate with internal functions such as Research, Product Development, Clinical Development, Regulatory Affairs, CMC, New Products, Sales & Marketing, and Legal to support strategic initiatives.
• Maintain and develop expertise in relevant data sources used by business development.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in a business or scientific discipline (MBA, MD, or graduate degree in life sciences preferred).
• Minimum 2 years of business development experience in a pharmaceutical company, or comparable experience in an investment bank, venture‑capital fund, or consulting firm.
• Ability to explain complex concepts and synthesize recommendations for an executive‑level audience.
• Strong analytical skills, proficiency with financial modeling, and solid understanding of corporate finance and accounting.
• Exceptional intellectual curiosity and willingness to partner across functions.
• Thorough knowledge of the pharmaceutical market and experience with opportunity assessment, product development, and life‑cycle management strategies.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, especially Excel.
• Willingness to travel overnight/internationally as required.

Pay

Anticipated salary range: $155,000 – $185,000 per year. Base salary is contingent on education, experience, industry standards, and internal equity.

Benefits

• Eligibility for performance‑based bonus.
• Medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug insurance.
• 401(k) plan with company match.
• Life insurance.
• Paid company holidays and paid time off (PTO).
• Paid volunteer time.
• Employee Resource Groups.

Schedule

Hybrid work environment: local candidates must work the majority of the week in the Monmouth Junction, NJ office. Travel overnight and internationally may be required.