Director of Business Development

About the Role 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

The Director of Business Development will lead the identification and execution of strategic partnerships, licensing opportunities, and co-development agreements. They will also design BD operational processes and build financial models to evaluate partnership economics.

Candidates must have a bachelor's degree in Life Sciences, Business, or Economics and at least 5 years of experience in pharma BD or management consulting. Strong analytical skills, financial modeling proficiency, and the ability to influence senior leadership are required.

Identified from the job description. Confirm important requirements above.

• Business Development Strategy
• Financial Modeling
• Market Intelligence
• Deal Structuring
• Due Diligence
• Partnership Management
• Licensing Agreements
• Competitive Analysis
• Strategic Planning
• Executive Communication
• Cross-functional Collaboration
• Pharmaceutical Industry Knowledge

• Management & Leadership
• Healthcare
• Sales
• Consulting
• Science & Research

Minimum education

Bachelor’s degree

Minimum experience

5+ years

Apply by

Feb 6, 2027

Posting language

English

Working hours

40 hours per week

Seniority

Director

Application method

Direct apply is available