Business Development Associate
About The Position
The Business Development Analyst will support Ocugen’s business development efforts by providing analytical, financial, and strategic support across potential partnerships, licensing opportunities, and corporate development initiatives. This role is critical to improving the focus, rigor, and credibility of Ocugen’s BD activities by translating data into clear insights and decision-ready materials. This is a highly analytical, execution-focused role requiring strong Excel and PowerPoint skills, intellectual curiosity, and the ability to operate in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment. This is an onsite role.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree required; degree in life sciences, finance, or business preferred
- 1–3 years of experience in biotech, pharma, consulting, banking, or a related analytical role
- Exceptional proficiency in Excel and PowerPoint (required)
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail
- Ability to synthesize complex information into clear insights and recommendations
- Strong written and verbal communication skills; comfortable presenting to small groups
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and work effectively under pressure
- High level of professionalism, curiosity, and ownership
Responsibilities
- Support evaluation of external opportunities including licensing, partnerships, and strategic collaborations
- Assist in building business cases to inform decision-making on potential deals
- Conduct research on target companies, assets, and therapeutic areas relevant to Ocugen’s pipeline
- Track and summarize inbound opportunities and BD pipeline activity
- Build and maintain financial models (NPV, valuation scenarios, deal structures) in Excel
- Support development of forecasts, market models, and commercial assumptions
- Analyze deal terms and benchmark against comparable transactions
- Conduct market, competitive, and landscape analyses across gene therapy and ophthalmology
- Monitor industry trends, competitor activity, and relevant transactions
- Synthesize findings into clear insights for leadership
- Create high-quality PowerPoint presentations for internal decision-making and external discussions
- Translate complex analyses into clear, concise, and compelling materials for executive audiences
- Support preparation of materials for BD meetings, partnering discussions, and board updates
- Work closely with Clinical, Regulatory, CMC, Commercial, and Finance teams to gather inputs for BD evaluations
- Support due diligence efforts by coordinating information across functions
- Assist in preparation for external meetings with potential partners
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Number of Employees
11-50 employees
