Senior Director – Business Development Strategy
| Company | Formation Bio |
|---|---|
| Location | Boston, MA, USA, New York, NY, USA |
| Salary | $285000 – $372000 |
| Type | Full-Time |
| Degrees | MBA, PhD, MD |
| Experience Level | Senior |
Requirements
- Advanced degree (PhD, MBA, MD, or equivalent)
- Significant experience in strategy plus business development, M&A or investing within consulting, investment banking, venture capital, or an internal corporate strategy team
- Significant hands-on operating experience in the biotech or pharmaceutical industry, with exposure to strategy, business development, or operations
- Proven ability to develop market maps, technology roadmaps, or other strategic frameworks to guide corporate decision-making
- Strong understanding of the biotech/pharma landscape, including market trends, emerging technologies, and deal-making structures
- Excellent collaboration skills with experience working cross-functionally with teams like Business Development, Search & Evaluation, and Technology
- Experience managing portfolios, conducting diligence, and identifying strategic partnerships or alliances
- Demonstrated interest and expertise in the application of AI/technology in life sciences
Responsibilities
- Acting as the right-hand to the Chief Business Officer (CBO), supporting key strategic initiatives across the Business Development function
- Collaborating with the Head of Search & Evaluation to identify promising opportunity areas and themes
- Leading market mapping and competitive landscaping to help guide strategic investments and focus areas
- Partnering with the technology team to build and enhance AI-powered diligence capabilities for evaluating opportunities
- Managing and monitoring the existing portfolio of deals and assets, providing regular updates and refining opportunity areas as needed
- Supporting creative deal structures and alliance formation, both inbound and outbound, to drive strategic partnerships and collaborations
- Leading the BD team’s efforts in branding and visibility, including representing Formation Bio at conferences and industry events to promote partnerships and raise the company’s profile
- Staying ahead of industry trends and ensuring that Formation Bio’s strategy remains aligned with long-term goals and emerging opportunities
Preferred Qualifications
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No preferred qualifications provided.