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PharmaEssentiaAssociate Director Business Development & Corporate Strategy
PharmaEssentia is seeking an Associate Director for Business Development & Corporate Strategy to steer high-priority transactions and portfolio planning. Operating within a growing biopharmaceutical organization focused…
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PharmaEssentia is seeking an Associate Director for Business Development & Corporate Strategy to steer high-priority transactions and portfolio planning. Operating within a growing biopharmaceutical organization focused on hematology and oncology, this position requires driving deals from initial term sheets through final agreements. The person in this role will independently manage strategic projects, conduct commercial and financial due diligence, and serve as a primary liaison between internal teams across the U.S.…
Job Description
PharmaEssentia is seeking an Associate Director for Business Development & Corporate Strategy to steer high-priority transactions and portfolio planning. Operating within a growing biopharmaceutical organization focused on hematology and oncology, this position requires driving deals from initial term sheets through final agreements. The person in this role will independently manage strategic projects, conduct commercial and financial due diligence, and serve as a primary liaison between internal teams across the U.S. and headquarters in Taiwan.
This opportunity is well-suited for a professional experienced in biopharma dealmaking who thrives with a high level of autonomy in a fast-paced environment. Responsibilities involve close collaboration with Legal, IP, Finance, R&D, and Clinical departments, as well as regular communication with external counterparties, advisors, and executive leadership.
Responsibilities
- Manage priority business development transactions from initial term sheets through negotiation and final signing
- Coordinate internal alignment across Legal, IP, Finance, R&D, Clinical, and global headquarters teams
- Act as the primary contact for counterparties, outside counsel, and industry advisors
- Lead strategic projects across therapeutic areas and prepare executive materials for senior leadership and the Board
- Oversee the corporate portfolio review process, dashboards, and decision-support tools
- Perform commercial and financial due diligence, market sizing, scenario modeling, and valuation analyses on target assets
- Source and screen potential business development targets using industry intelligence and databases
Requirements
- At least 5 years of total hands-on biopharma business development experience
- Demonstrated track record of taking in-licensing or partnering transactions from term sheet through signing
- Expertise in drug development, clinical evidence, market access, and commercial dynamics within hematology, oncology, or immunology
- Advanced proficiency in PowerPoint and Excel for financial modeling and executive presentations
- Availability to collaborate across U.S. and Taiwan time zones and travel internationally up to 25% for meetings and conferences
Qualifications
- Advanced degree such as a PhD, MD, PharmD, or JD
- Background working in a lean business development function, matrixed organization, or a company headquartered outside the U.S.
- Proficiency in Mandarin
Core Skills
Benefits
- Comprehensive medical coverage
- Dental and vision coverage
- Generous paid time off
- 401(k) retirement plan with a competitive company match
- Medical and dependent care flexible spending accounts
- Up to $150 monthly cell phone reimbursement
- Employee assistance program
- Free parking
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What is the salary range for the Associate Director Business Development & Corporate Strategy role?
The expected salary range for this remote position is $162,000 to $208,000 per year, with actual pay determined by geographic location, experience, qualifications, and other job-related factors.
What is the remote work policy for this position?
The posting indicates that the role is remote, though it requires flexibility to collaborate across U.S. and Taiwan time zones and includes up to 25% international travel.
What education or background is preferred for applicants?
An advanced degree such as a PhD, MD, PharmD, or JD is strongly preferred, along with at least five years of hands-on biopharma business development experience.
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