Role Summary
Director, Business Development to help expand opportunities for patients with serious diseases. The role focuses on the Search & Evaluation aspect of diligence, supporting and leading the technical evaluation and presentation of BD opportunities to governance bodies. Reports to the VP, Head of Business Development. Responsibilities
Lead the evaluation of scientific and data-driven analyses and prepare written/oral summaries and presentations of information related to new product acquisitions or mergers. Proactively identify and evaluate external growth opportunities for inbound partnering or acquisition in Neurology, CNS, and Rare Diseases therapeutic areas. Continuously scout, monitor, and evaluate new technologies that may be of strategic interest to Insmed. Build internal and external networks to proactively identify and assess new technologies and programs in CNS/Neurology/Rare Diseases. Participate, as needed, in evaluating early venture-like opportunities. Support and conduct strategic, market, and competitive analyses of BD opportunities, including acquisitions, divestitures, alliances, and strategic investments. Maintain databases of opportunities and historical records of previous evaluations. Establish external and internal networks to support market intelligence and identification of relevant business transformation opportunities for growth. Attend external partnering and scientific conferences and meetings. Qualifications
Master’s degree with 5+ years’ experience or PhD with 2+ years’ experience in Biology, Immunology, Cell Biology, or Neurology, plus 2+ years of CNS/Neurology experience. 2+ years of business experience, preferably in Pharma/Biotech (BD and/or R&D groups). Exceptional knowledge of disease areas, drug development activities, and commercial processes. Strong understanding of product development and regulatory requirements for early, mid, and late-stage assets, with ability to provide scientific support and communicate findings. Enhanced scientific acumen, understanding of R&D/clinical data, and project management skills. Experience performing scientific evaluation and diligence in support of M&A and licensing activities. Basic understanding of financial analyses and willingness to learn advanced modeling. Experience working in a matrixed team environment with ability to collaborate effectively with colleagues and external partners. Experience presenting recommendations and influencing internal and external groups. Excellent communication (written and verbal), leadership, interpersonal and problem-solving skills. Education
Degree in Biology, Immunology, Cell Biology, or Neurology (as part of required qualifications). Additional Requirements
Remote work eligibility with occasional travel for team meetings or events; travel approximately 10-20%.
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Director, Business Development to help expand opportunities for patients with serious diseases. The role focuses on the Search & Evaluation aspect of diligence, supporting and leading the technical evaluation and presentation of BD opportunities to governance bodies. Reports to the VP, Head of Business Development. Responsibilities
Lead the evaluation of scientific and data-driven analyses and prepare written/oral summaries and presentations of information related to new product acquisitions or mergers. Proactively identify and evaluate external growth opportunities for inbound partnering or acquisition in Neurology, CNS, and Rare Diseases therapeutic areas. Continuously scout, monitor, and evaluate new technologies that may be of strategic interest to Insmed. Build internal and external networks to proactively identify and assess new technologies and programs in CNS/Neurology/Rare Diseases. Participate, as needed, in evaluating early venture-like opportunities. Support and conduct strategic, market, and competitive analyses of BD opportunities, including acquisitions, divestitures, alliances, and strategic investments. Maintain databases of opportunities and historical records of previous evaluations. Establish external and internal networks to support market intelligence and identification of relevant business transformation opportunities for growth. Attend external partnering and scientific conferences and meetings. Qualifications
Master’s degree with 5+ years’ experience or PhD with 2+ years’ experience in Biology, Immunology, Cell Biology, or Neurology, plus 2+ years of CNS/Neurology experience. 2+ years of business experience, preferably in Pharma/Biotech (BD and/or R&D groups). Exceptional knowledge of disease areas, drug development activities, and commercial processes. Strong understanding of product development and regulatory requirements for early, mid, and late-stage assets, with ability to provide scientific support and communicate findings. Enhanced scientific acumen, understanding of R&D/clinical data, and project management skills. Experience performing scientific evaluation and diligence in support of M&A and licensing activities. Basic understanding of financial analyses and willingness to learn advanced modeling. Experience working in a matrixed team environment with ability to collaborate effectively with colleagues and external partners. Experience presenting recommendations and influencing internal and external groups. Excellent communication (written and verbal), leadership, interpersonal and problem-solving skills. Education
Degree in Biology, Immunology, Cell Biology, or Neurology (as part of required qualifications). Additional Requirements
Remote work eligibility with occasional travel for team meetings or events; travel approximately 10-20%.
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