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Director, Search & Evaluation

Director, Search & Evaluation

BiogenCambridge, MA, US
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Corporate Development Role

Corporate Development leads the establishment of Biogen's corporate strategy and is responsible for the identification, assessment and negotiation of external opportunities to augment Biogen's pipeline, as well as integration of acquired companies and management of relationships with Biogen's partners.

The Search & Evaluation Director will be contributing to the search and evaluation process to proactively identify and evaluate external growth opportunities for inbound partnering (e.g., collaborations, licensing, and M&A) in the Neuroscience, Immunology, and / or Rare Disease therapeutic areas for Biogen with potential for growth.

What You'll Do

  • Work closely with Corporate Strategy and R&D Leadership to clearly understand the external business strategy and search priorities within the therapeutic areas of Neuroscience, Immunology, and / or Rare Disease.
  • Proactively identify and evaluate external growth opportunities for inbound partnering / acquisition in the Neuroscience, Immunology, and / or Rare Disease therapeutic areas.
  • Proactively survey the emerging scientific and technological competitive landscape in the Neuroscience, Immunology, and / or Rare Disease therapeutic areas.
  • Benchmark new opportunities and propose prioritization of opportunities within the Neuroscience, Immunology, and / or Rare Disease therapeutic areas for further evaluation.
  • Develop assessment, scenarios, prosecution rationales, and recommendations for external opportunities.
  • Lead focused cross-functional teams in the early evaluation of opportunities with focus on the scientific and technical merit to advance (or exclude) opportunities. Integrate data sets with an interdisciplinary perspective.
  • Lead scientific and clinical cross-functional due diligence deal teams to advance external opportunities of notable risk and complexity to term sheet. Develop the strategy for project execution.
  • Build key networks, both internally and externally, to survey proactively the emerging scientific and technological competitive landscape in Neuroscience, Immunology, and / or Rare Disease therapeutic areas of strategic interest, including pre-clinical, near-clinical (pre-IND / CTA), and clinical development programs.
  • Scout new external opportunities by contributing to systematic screens, attending conferences, participating in scientific / clinical congresses, and maintaining a strong network in the scientific / clinical and the biotech / pharma / VC community.
  • Create written summaries of evaluations in the form of memos and visual presentations and leads the deal team into governance discussions with senior leadership that frame the scientific and strategic importance of proposed opportunities.

Who You Are

You are a team-player with demonstrated ability to excel in a fast-paced, collaborative environment, who operates with independence but requires some guidance for complex projects. You must have expertise on the scientific, technical and competitive landscape(s) in the Neuroscience, Immunology, and / or Rare Disease therapeutic areas, to develop scenarios and prosecution rationales, and to make thoughtful recommendations to senior management.

Required Skills

  • PhD in the life sciences or related field (e.g., neuroscience drug discovery / development).
  • Detailed understanding of the pharmaceutical drug discovery / development process, with 12+ years in pre-clinical development, clinical development, and / or search & evaluation experience.
  • Track-record of experience in the Neuroscience, Immunology, and / or Rare Disease therapeutic areas.
  • Expertise in Neuroscience, Immunology, and / or Rare Disease therapeutic areas and multiple modalities.
  • Broad knowledge of drug development and key disciplines (R&D).
  • Comprehensive experience of cross functional project leadership.
  • Experience driving alignment with cross-functional stakeholders (e.g., Research, Development, Manufacturing, Medical, Regulatory, etc.) to bring sound evaluations and external opportunity recommendations forward to senior management.
  • Experience presenting proposals of notable risk and complexity to senior management.
  • Travel about 3 to 4 times per year with one trip being international.
  • Job Level : Management

    Additional Information

    The base compensation range for this role is : $192,000.00-$264,000.00. Base salary offered is determined through an analytical approach utilizing a combination of factors including, but not limited to, relevant skills & experience, job location, and internal equity. Regular employees are eligible to receive both short-term and long-term incentives, including cash bonus and equity incentive opportunities, designed to reward recent achievements and recognize your future potential based on individual, business unit and company performance.

    In addition to compensation, Biogen offers a full and highly competitive range of benefits designed to support our employees' and their families physical, financial, emotional, and social well-being; including, but not limited to : medical, dental, vision, & life insurances; fitness & wellness programs including a fitness reimbursement; short- and long-term disability insurance; a minimum of 15 days of paid vacation and an additional end-of-year shutdown time off (Dec 26-Dec 31); up to 12 company paid holidays + 3 paid days off for Personal Significance; 80 hours of sick time per calendar year; paid maternity and parental leave benefit; 401(k) program participation with company matched contributions; employee stock purchase plan; tuition reimbursement of up to $10,000 per calendar year; and Employee Resource Groups participation.

    Why Biogen?

    We are a global team with a commitment to excellence, and a pioneering spirit. As a mid-sized biotechnology company, we provide the stability and resources of a well-established business while fostering an environment where individual contributions make a significant impact. Our team encompasses some of the most talented and passionate achievers who have unparalleled opportunities for learning, growth, and expanding their skills. Above all, we work together to deliver life-changing medicines, with every role playing a vital part in our mission. Caring Deeply. Achieving Excellence. Changing Lives.

    At Biogen, we are committed to building on our culture of inclusion and belonging that reflects the communities where we operate and the patients we serve. We know that diverse backgrounds, cultures, and perspectives make us a stronger and more innovative company, and we are focused on building teams where every employee feels empowered and inspired.

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