Director, New Ventures
About The Position
About This Role: As the Director, New Ventures at Biogen, you will play a pivotal role on the Corporate Development team, which is central to Biogen’s corporate strategy. Reporting to the Head of New Ventures, you will spearhead the identification and evaluation of investment opportunities, aiming to build an external portfolio of research and early clinical stage assets. Your leadership will enable Biogen to access breakthrough innovations by managing these assets independently yet aligned with Biogen’s R&D principles. This role is crucial in augmenting Biogen’s pipeline and ensuring long-term growth through strategic partnerships and investments. Your efforts will directly contribute to Biogen’s mission of transforming patients’ lives through innovative science. What You’ll Do: Proactively survey the scientific, medical, and technological landscape to identify impactful emerging areas of innovation within a defined area of interest. Lead focused cross-functional due diligence teams to evaluate opportunities and drive discussions with internal stakeholders and external KOLs. Triage and prioritize potential investment opportunities, managing a comprehensive deal database. Create written deal summaries and visual presentations to support discussions with senior leadership, highlighting the scientific and strategic importance of proposed opportunities. Support portfolio companies and maintain alignment with Research and early Development organizations to track external programs and assess potential transitions into Biogen's internal pipeline. Develop networks with the venture capital and biotech communities. Who You Are: You thrive in a fast-paced, collaborative environment and are adept at delivering results with excellence. You are experienced in identifying and advancing innovative opportunities, particularly in the biotech and VC sectors. You are a strategic thinker, capable of translating complex scientific data into business opportunities, and you excel in managing high-risk, high-reward prospects.
Requirements
- Ph.D. or M.D. in life sciences or a related field, with 5+ years of experience in the biotechnology, venture capital, and/or pharmaceutical industry.
- Experience in venture capital firms and/or formation and operationalization of seed/series A companies.
- Comprehensive knowledge of the biotech operating model, portfolio risk management, and drug discovery/early development.
- Proficiency in multiple transaction types (e.g., equity and option deals).
- Experience leading multidisciplinary teams, developing complex proposals, and influencing decisions.
- Ability to operate with a high level of independence and guide others.
Responsibilities
- Proactively survey the scientific, medical, and technological landscape to identify impactful emerging areas of innovation within a defined area of interest.
- Lead focused cross-functional due diligence teams to evaluate opportunities and drive discussions with internal stakeholders and external KOLs.
- Triage and prioritize potential investment opportunities, managing a comprehensive deal database.
- Create written deal summaries and visual presentations to support discussions with senior leadership, highlighting the scientific and strategic importance of proposed opportunities.
- Support portfolio companies and maintain alignment with Research and early Development organizations to track external programs and assess potential transitions into Biogen's internal pipeline.
- Develop networks with the venture capital and biotech communities.
Benefits
- Medical, Dental, Vision, & Life insurances
- Fitness & Wellness programs including a fitness reimbursement
- Short- and Long-Term Disability insurance
- A minimum of 15 days of paid vacation and an additional end-of-year shutdown time off (Dec 26-Dec 31)
- Up to 12 company paid holidays + 3 paid days off for Personal Significance
- 80 hours of sick time per calendar year
- Paid Maternity and Parental Leave benefit
- 401(k) program participation with company matched contributions
- Employee stock purchase plan
- Tuition reimbursement of up to $10,000 per calendar year
- Employee Resource Groups participation
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Director
Education Level
Ph.D. or professional degree
Number of Employees
1,001-5,000 employees
