Senior Manager, Corporate Development

Jazz Pharmaceuticals•Boston, MA

33d•$144,000 - $216,000•Remote

About The Position

The Corporate Development team is at the very heart of Jazz Pharmaceuticals' mission to transform the lives of patients by delivering innovative therapies. This lean and dynamic team is responsible for evaluating and executing multiple buy-side and sell-side transactions that are critical to driving Jazz's strategy on a global scale. From strategic partnerships and licensing deals to mergers and acquisitions, their work directly shapes the future of the company and its ability to make a profound, global impact on patients' lives. This role is for a highly motivated Senior Manager, Corporate Development who is excited about the Jazz vision and ready to throw themselves into a fast-paced, demanding environment to do challenging, impactful work that could transform Jazz's trajectory. In this role, you will support efforts to evaluate and execute strategic transactions across Jazz's core therapeutic areas. This is a high-visibility, hands-on position offering a steep learning curve and the opportunity to eventually grow into deal leadership responsibilities over time.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in a related discipline required, with 2+ years of relevant experience.
Exceptional financial modeling, business valuation, and investigative problem-solving skills.
Outstanding verbal and written communication skills, with a proven ability to influence stakeholders and gain acceptance from senior leadership in sensitive or complex situations.
A fierce commitment to high performance, the ability to thrive under pressure in a fast-paced setting, and absolute integrity when handling proprietary and confidential information.

Nice To Haves

An advanced degree (MS, MBA, MD, or PhD) is highly preferred but not required.
Prior experience in biopharma business development, investment banking, equity research, consulting, private equity, venture capital, or similar strategic/transaction-focused roles within the biopharmaceutical industry.

Responsibilities

Evaluate and Source Transactions: Meet with external partners in the broader biopharma industry, investment bankers, consultants, and Key Opinion Leaders (KOLs) to evaluate and thoroughly understand available corporate development opportunities.
Build Compelling Business Cases: Drive the analytical evaluation of target opportunities by running rigorous financial models and creating robust, data-driven business cases for executive review.
Perform Diligence: Lead and collaborate with cross-functional teams to execute thorough, rapid, and highly accurate due diligence on potential targets and partnership opportunities.
Execute Strategic Transactions: Work seamlessly alongside cross-functional partners—including Legal, Finance, and R&D—to structure, negotiate, and execute strategic transactions that advance Jazz's portfolio.
Deliver Outstanding Results: Maintain a highly action-oriented mindset, managing multiple demanding transaction timelines simultaneously while adapting quickly to shifting business priorities.