Associate Director - Director, Search & Evaluation - REMOTE

Proclinical is seeking a remote Associate Director - Director, Search & Evaluation for a leading pharmaceutical company. In this role, you will be responsible for supporting the company's short- and long-term business development and corporate strategy.

Must be eligible to work in the US.

Job Responsibilities:

• Proactively search for, identify, and evaluate potential opportunities (IND-ready and early-stage clinical assets or platform technologies) that are consistent with near- and long-term strategic vision. Review external opportunities for scientific merit and feasibility.
• Lead the commercial assessment including evaluating the competitive landscape, projected market evolution, asset differentiation, and commercial potential of opportunities of interest. Develop timely recommendations and proposals for senior management.
• Support the due diligence efforts (in conjunction with relevant cross-functional SMEs and external partners) for advanced opportunities.
• Help develop appropriate deal structures, risk mitigation and negotiation strategies and ensure alignment with company's objectives.
• Communicate status of ongoing projects to key internal stakeholders on a timely basis, including preparation of opportunity assessments and summaries for executive-level audiences. Deliver oral and written presentations to senior management.
• Build company brand via participation and present the company's Vision & Mission at key scientific and industry forums. Network with external parties to ensure awareness of the company's key capabilities and business development objectives.
• Facilitate and maintain opportunity identification and assessment processes to move projects forward in the most efficient and effective manner and provide recommendations for advancing/deprioritizing ideas early and effectively.

Skills and Requirements:

• Strong scientific background; advanced degree in biology, biochemistry, medicine or related discipline required (MS or PhD)
• At least 5 years of investment or healthcare industry experience in a relevant function (equity research, business development, search & evaluation, licensing, tech transfer, etc.)
• Strong financial and modeling background preferred
• Excellent communication (written & verbal) and interpersonal skills
• Demonstrated negotiation and influencing skills with diverse groups of internal and external stakeholders
• Ability to drive projects to deliver timely results and follow through on internal and external commitments
• Strong business acumen and ability to drive well-informed, fact-based decision making
• Travel: Office or remote based with ~20% travel

If you are having difficulty in applying or if you have any questions, please contact Manon Fuller at (+1) 323-319-3090 or m.fuller@proclinical.com.

Proclinical is a specialist employment agency and recruitment business, providing job opportunities within major pharmaceutical, biopharmaceutical, biotechnology, and medical device companies.

Proclinical Staffing is an equal opportunity employer.

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