Director of Business Development

Role: Director of Business Development responsible for evaluating and executing external growth opportunities within Novo Nordisk's global life sciences ecosystem. Primary objectives include identifying, assessing, and advancing strategic partnerships and transactions across therapeutic areas. Core responsibilities involve collaborating with search and evaluation teams, steering cross-functional evaluations of drug programs from preclinical to clinical stages—covering clinical benefit, mechanism of action, manufacturing, regulatory strategy, IP, and commercial potential—and leading negotiations for business deals. Qualifications: Bachelor's degree required; advanced degree preferred. 8+ years’ experience in pharma or biotech, with proven deal evaluation, negotiation, and senior management presentation skills. Key skills include analytical acumen, cross-functional collaboration, and risk-benefit assessment. High-value specifics: focus on biopharma innovation, with engagement across early to late R&D stages, spanning therapeutic areas relevant to Novo Nordisk’s portfolio. The role interfaces with research, clinical, legal, finance, and commercial teams, reporting to the Senior Director, Business Development. Travel of approximately 5-10% is expected. The position is based at the Cambridge headquarters and involves strategic evaluation to support long-term healthcare impact.