The Senior Director of Business Development will lead the scouting, identification, and prioritization of external partnership and in-licensing opportunities that advance the company’s rare-disease strategy.
Requirements
- 5-10 years of experience in business development, search & evaluation, corporate strategy, investment banking, or venture scouting within the biotech/pharma industry
- Advanced scientific or business degree (e.g. PhD, PharmD, MBA) preferred.
- Strong scientific literacy and deep understanding of drug development, regulatory pathways, and commercialization in rare diseases
- Proven ability to source, evaluate and prioritize external opportunities, integrating scientific and business perspectives to develop strategic recommendations
- Experience leading or contributing to cross-functional due diligence and business case development
- Deep familiarity with global biotech innovation ecosystems, ideally with experience in China or other major emerging biotech hubs
- Excellent relationship building and communication skills and demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with both scientists and management
- Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment
- Collaborative and culturally agile across global & international teams
Benefits
- Generous Paid Time Off
- 401k Matching
- Retirement Plan
- Visa Sponsorship
- Four Day Work Week
- Generous Parental Leave
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Relocation Assistance

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