EVP, Corporate/ Business Development

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Job description

A growing biotech company in San Diego is looking to hire an EVP of Corporate/ Business Development. This person would play a key role in partnering with the CEO to implement growth strategies and execute transactions involving key assets through in-licensing, out-licensing and partnerships. The company offers a very competitive compensation package including bonus and equity as well as a flexible work environment with the opportunity to work remote!

Responsibilities

• Drive global corporate development transactions, including collaborations, licenses, acquisitions, and ongoing alliances
• Identify new business development opportunities for out-licensing, in-licensing, partnership, and M&A's. Lead due diligence efforts for potential transactions and negotiate transaction documents, including Heads of Agreement, Term Sheets, M&A bid letters, CDAs, etc.
• Prepare and present business cases based on forecasts, valuations, market landscape, competitive intelligence and other key findings to support strategic decisions and recommendations related to key opportunities and risks to executive management
• Lead the negotiation and drafting of collaboration agreements and intellectual property licenses in close partnership with the intellectual property staff and outside counsel
• Develop and grow a productive network of external contacts and maintain strong working relationships with industry counterparts interfacing with industry leaders.
• Develop and maintain collaborative relationships with team members in research, development, finance, and legal departments
• Ability to identify new out-licensing, in-licensing, partnering, and M&A opportunities
• Must be a collaborative and influential team player who is highly motivated
• Excellent negotiation and communication skills with the ability to influence
• Outstanding presentation skills
• Strong leadership and management skills with the ability to interact effectively with senior management, outside experts, consultants, and potential partners

Qualifications

• MBA or PHD in biology or related scientific field
• 8+ years of corporate development/ business development experience within the life sciences industry
• Strong communication and business acumen
• Successful track record of in-licensing, out-licensing or partnerships