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%.