Director, Search and Evaluation - Immunology
About The Position
As the Director of Search & Evaluation, Immunology, you will be a pivotal member of Biogen's Corporate Development team. Reporting to the Search & Evaluation Immunology Lead, your role is to proactively identify and evaluate external growth opportunities, focusing on collaborations, licensing, and M&A within immunology and nephrology. Your expertise will be crucial in advancing Biogen’s pipeline, particularly targeting opportunities on the West Coast and Asia. Based at Biogen's West Coast hub in South San Francisco, you will play a key role in shaping the company’s strategic direction and long-term growth by integrating acquired companies and fostering partnerships. Your insights will contribute significantly to Biogen’s mission of transforming patients' lives with innovative therapies.
Requirements
- PhD in the life sciences or related field (e.g., neuroscience, rare disease, drug discovery/development).
- Detailed understanding of the pharmaceutical drug discovery/development process, with at least 12 years in pre-clinical development, clinical development, and/or search & evaluation experience.
- Track record of experience in the Immunology therapeutic area; experience in nephrology diseases highly desirable.
- Broad knowledge of drug development and key disciplines (R&D).
- Comprehensive experience of cross-functional project leadership.
- Experience driving alignment with cross-functional stakeholders to present sound evaluations to senior management.
- Experience presenting proposals of notable risk and complexity to senior management.
Nice To Haves
- Experience in transactions is desirable.
- Fluency in Mandarin is desirable.
Responsibilities
- Work closely with Corporate Strategy and R&D Leadership to align external business strategies in immunology and nephrology.
- Proactively identify and evaluate inbound partnering/acquisition opportunities in high-priority therapeutic areas.
- Survey the emerging scientific and technological competitive landscape in immunology, including lupus and nephrology diseases.
- Benchmark new opportunities and propose prioritization within immunology for further evaluation.
- Develop assessments and recommendations for external opportunities.
- Lead cross-functional teams in early evaluations, focusing on scientific and technical merit.
- Conduct scientific and clinical due diligence to advance complex opportunities to term sheet stage.
- Build networks to proactively survey the competitive landscape in immunology, covering pre-clinical and clinical development programs.
- Scout new opportunities through systematic screens, conferences, and maintaining professional networks.
- Create written summaries and visual presentations to lead discussions with senior leadership on strategic opportunities.
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
Manager
Education Level
Ph.D. or professional degree
