Director, Business Development, Transactions

Role: Senior business development professional responsible for identifying, evaluating, and executing strategic collaborations in the biopharmaceutical industry. Primary objectives include driving growth through licensing, partnerships, and deal structuring across various therapeutic areas and development stages. Responsibilities encompass opportunity assessment, financial and strategic analysis, leading negotiations, managing transaction execution, and supporting post-deal alliance activities. The role requires collaboration with R&D, Commercial, Legal, and Finance teams, along with maintaining external networks. Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in life sciences or business, with 8-10+ years in biopharma or related fields, including 3-5 years of direct deal experience. Preferred qualifications include an advanced degree (MBA, JD), scientific background, and prior people management experience. High-value specifics: focus on full deal lifecycle, strategic and financial evaluation, cross-functional stakeholder engagement, and a comprehensive understanding of drug development, biotech/pharma industry trends, and regulatory considerations. Location: hybrid in Cambridge, MA, with no travel explicitly specified.