Executive Director Corporate Development

Role Summary

The Executive Director, Corporate Development leads growth strategy through portfolio leadership, market analysis, due diligence, and business development. You will guide cross-functional teams, drive long-range planning, and shape strategic decisions with senior leadership. This role requires strong leadership, analytical rigor, and financial modeling, with experience in biopharma dealmaking and portfolio management.

Responsibilities

• Portfolio responsibilities
  • Lead program and portfolio strategy, articulate the strategy, and translate it into execution within teams.
  • Align program strategy and deliverables with the corporate growth strategy.
  • Lead cross-functional project teams to identify, recommend, and execute solutions.
  • Build cross-functional partnerships with key stakeholders in Commercial and R&D; influence senior leadership across functions.
  • Develop key market assessments and portfolio valuations as required.
• Long Range Plan
  • Partner with finance to develop, analyze, and report the Long-Range Plan (10-year forecast).
  • Coordinate with Program Management to understand budgets for development projects as inputs for the Long-Range Plan.
  • Develop, update, and monitor pipeline valuations and monitor therapeutic areas for significant changes.
• Business Development
  • Identify and evaluate new M&A and in-licensing opportunities.
  • Lead deal processes as assigned by Corporate Development leadership.
  • Coordinate major business development conferences (e.g., BIO, JP Morgan).
  • Coordinate post-deal integration and/or alliance management.
  • Provide market assessments including valuations and insights on disease states and marketed or development-stage products.
  • Conduct detailed company and product assessments including financial valuations and deal terms.
  • Assist in generating term sheets and definitive agreements; develop and maintain tracking mechanisms for prospective partners.
  • Advocate for acquisitions or in-licensing opportunities and present assessments to senior management.
  • Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Required: Bachelor’s degree in a scientific discipline.
• Preferred: Master’s Degree (MBA or similar) or higher.
• Required: 14+ years of relevant experience in the pharmaceutical/biotechnology industries with demonstrated business development and portfolio leadership skills.
• Required: Experience in a CNS portfolio.
• Required: Forecasting and financial modeling acumen and P&L development.
• Required: Experience across all stages of the pharmaceutical product life cycle; commercial experience preferred.
• Required: Strong business acumen and understanding of the pharmaceutical life cycle.
• Required: Strong presentation skills with the ability to influence at all levels of the organization.
• Required: Demonstrated leadership; ability to hold others accountable for delivery across multiple levels without direct authority.
• Required: Strong partnership and problem-solving skills; ability to establish good working relationships, resolve conflict, and devise creative solutions.
• Required: Strong communication skills, both oral and written; ability to communicate upward and raise issues to teams and senior leadership.
• Required: Authorized to legally work in the United States without visa sponsorship.

Additional Requirements

• Physical demands: Sedentary work; ability to sit for extended periods; close visual acuity for data analysis and screen work.