Director Business Development

Director Business Development

We're seeking a driven and ambitious Director of Business Development. This is your opportunity to apply your strategic thinking to real-world drug development and commercial partnerships while building our business development function.

We're looking for a collaborative professional who is excited to work closely with our executive team to establish processes, identify opportunities, and drive deals together.

The Ideal Candidate

You're a high-performing individual who's proven yourself in fast-paced analytical environments and you are ready to make a difference. You're driven, ambitious, and hungry to build a career in pharmaceutical business development. You want to see your strategic work translate into actual products, partnerships, and patient impact.

You're a strong collaborator who thrives working closely with leadership, contributing ideas, and executing strategy as part of a team. You're ready to roll up your sleeves and build something meaningful alongside experienced professionals.

What You'll Do:

Business Development & Partnerships

• Work closely with leadership to develop and execute our business development strategy
• Support the pursuit of strategic partnerships, licensing opportunities, and co-development agreements
• Conduct market and competitive intelligence to inform BD strategy and target identification
• Prepare compelling pitch materials, partnership proposals, and executive briefings
• Collaborate on due diligence for potential transactions and collaborations
• Support term sheet negotiations and deal structuring

BD Operations & Analytics

• Help design and implement BD processes, tracking systems, and evaluation frameworks
• Build financial models to evaluate partnership economics and deal structures
• Analyze market opportunities, competitive landscapes, and transaction scenarios
• Track BD metrics, pipeline progression, and market dynamics
• Support relationship management with partners, licensees, and key stakeholders
• Contribute to strategic planning with data-driven insights

Collaborative Execution

• Partner with executive team on strategic decisions and opportunity prioritization
• Work cross-functionally with R&D, regulatory, and commercial teams
• Contribute to developing templates, playbooks, and tools
• Support the growth and evolution of the BD function

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Life Sciences, Business, Economics, or related field
• 5+ years of experience in pharma BD and/or management consulting
• Strong collaborative skills: proven ability to work effectively with senior leadership and cross-functional teams
• Excellent analytical and financial modeling skills (Excel, PowerPoint, LLMs)
• Outstanding communication skills: can influence executives and craft compelling narratives
• Genuine passion for pharmaceutical/biotech and interest in building a career in this industry
• Team-oriented mindset: excited to contribute to building something alongside experienced professionals
• Driven and ambitious: ready to learn, grow, and accelerate your career in pharma BD

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