Senior Director, Search and Evaluation Inflammation and Immunology
Scorpion Therapeutics, Cambridge, Massachusetts, us, 02140
Role Summary
Senior Director, Search and Evaluation for the Inflammation & Immunology (I&I) therapeutic area, based in Cambridge, MA. Lead strategy and execution of the business development roadmap for I&I, prioritize activities, and act as a trusted representative with external parties. Coordinate closely with BD colleagues and I&I stakeholders to advance external growth initiatives. Responsibilities
Search and Evaluation: Work within a global team dedicated to external search and evaluation for the I&I Therapeutic Area, including opportunity identification and in-depth technical assessment with Research, Development, Commercial, and other stakeholders. Strategic contribution: Help develop the Immunology partnering strategy, lead ad-boards, landscaping, and competitive intelligence, and align with Research, Development, Commercial & Strategy functions, as well as Sanofi Venture and M&A. Due Diligence lead: Lead multi-disciplinary due diligence teams and serve as the main connection point with potential external partners; drive due diligence through internal governance prior to deal signing. Active deal clinical stage projects: Identify and propose attractive deal opportunities, ensure high-quality project leadership, manage governance interfaces, align resources and decision-making, and provide input on scientific deal structures while minimizing contractual risk. Portfolio management: Manage the S&E portfolio, update R&D executive leadership, and reshape the pipeline in response to internal/external data points. Qualifications
Required: PhD and/or MD in Immunology, ideally with clinical development experience in dermatology, GI disorders, and/or respiratory disease. Required: >10 years of diverse experience in biotech/pharma with outstanding scientific excellence in Inflammation & Immunology, including discovery and early clinical development expertise in I&I. Required: Extensive experience in search & evaluation, business development, or academic technology transfer. Required: Proven track record in leading complex evaluations of clinical-stage assets. Required: Strong organizational and project management skills, high performance mindset, and excellent English (verbal and written). Skills
Deep experience and knowledge of global drug discovery and early clinical development, with strong understanding of preclinical drug discovery. Strategic thinking, multi-tasking, organizational and project management capabilities. Excellent cross-cultural networking, interpersonal, communication, and presentation skills; experience presenting to senior stakeholders. Negotiation skills across all levels of the organization and with external parties. Problem-solving, conflict-resolution, decision-making, and cross-functional leadership in highly matrixed environments; data-centric, ethical, detail-oriented, and able to influence without authority. Ability to represent Sanofi in external scientific and academic settings and to act as an ambassador at conferences. Additional Requirements
Willingness to travel nationally/internationally as needed.
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Senior Director, Search and Evaluation for the Inflammation & Immunology (I&I) therapeutic area, based in Cambridge, MA. Lead strategy and execution of the business development roadmap for I&I, prioritize activities, and act as a trusted representative with external parties. Coordinate closely with BD colleagues and I&I stakeholders to advance external growth initiatives. Responsibilities
Search and Evaluation: Work within a global team dedicated to external search and evaluation for the I&I Therapeutic Area, including opportunity identification and in-depth technical assessment with Research, Development, Commercial, and other stakeholders. Strategic contribution: Help develop the Immunology partnering strategy, lead ad-boards, landscaping, and competitive intelligence, and align with Research, Development, Commercial & Strategy functions, as well as Sanofi Venture and M&A. Due Diligence lead: Lead multi-disciplinary due diligence teams and serve as the main connection point with potential external partners; drive due diligence through internal governance prior to deal signing. Active deal clinical stage projects: Identify and propose attractive deal opportunities, ensure high-quality project leadership, manage governance interfaces, align resources and decision-making, and provide input on scientific deal structures while minimizing contractual risk. Portfolio management: Manage the S&E portfolio, update R&D executive leadership, and reshape the pipeline in response to internal/external data points. Qualifications
Required: PhD and/or MD in Immunology, ideally with clinical development experience in dermatology, GI disorders, and/or respiratory disease. Required: >10 years of diverse experience in biotech/pharma with outstanding scientific excellence in Inflammation & Immunology, including discovery and early clinical development expertise in I&I. Required: Extensive experience in search & evaluation, business development, or academic technology transfer. Required: Proven track record in leading complex evaluations of clinical-stage assets. Required: Strong organizational and project management skills, high performance mindset, and excellent English (verbal and written). Skills
Deep experience and knowledge of global drug discovery and early clinical development, with strong understanding of preclinical drug discovery. Strategic thinking, multi-tasking, organizational and project management capabilities. Excellent cross-cultural networking, interpersonal, communication, and presentation skills; experience presenting to senior stakeholders. Negotiation skills across all levels of the organization and with external parties. Problem-solving, conflict-resolution, decision-making, and cross-functional leadership in highly matrixed environments; data-centric, ethical, detail-oriented, and able to influence without authority. Ability to represent Sanofi in external scientific and academic settings and to act as an ambassador at conferences. Additional Requirements
Willingness to travel nationally/internationally as needed.
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