Job Description:

The successful candidate will bring to the Company a diverse experience and expertise with a deep knowledge of drug discovery research and development, along with a substantial set of pharmaceutical industry business contacts to build a robust business channel. The candidate will be responsible for identifying, originating, and pursuing business opportunities, managing activities related to the search, evaluation and contracting of new partnering opportunities with pharmaceutical, biotechnology and other external partners.

Responsibilities:

1. Develops business development organizational strategies by contributing information, analysis, and recommendations to functional strategic thinking and direction; establishing functional objectives in line with organizational objectives.

2. Internally leverages the extensive cross-functional capabilities of the company’s scientific leadership, drug discovery and development capabilities, resources to refine and deliver executed contracts.

3. Locates or proposes potential business deals by contacting potential partners; discovering and exploring opportunities.

4. Screens potential business deals by analyzing market strategies, deal requirements, potential, and financials; evaluating options; resolving internal priorities; recommending equity investments.

5. Drives partner outreach through multiple channels including partnering events, prepare and present materials for high quality external interactions, and lead internal cross-functional evaluation of opportunities.

6. Develops negotiating strategies and positions by studying integration of new venture with company strategies and operations; examining risks and potentials; estimating partners' needs and goals.

7. Closes new business deals by coordinating requirements; developing and negotiating contracts; integrating contract requirements with business operations.

Requirements:

1. A minimum of 1 years experiences in pharmaceutical industry with roles in business development

2. Proven business development track record in targeting pharmaceutical institutions to lead the full partnering spectrum.

3. A deep understanding and experience partnering on preclinical and/or clinical stage related products is critical.

4. Knowledge of the research and development business processes with background in molecular biology or medicine.

5. Exceptional business and interpersonal skills. Ability to prepare clear materials such as documents, presentations, and other communication tools. 6. Highly organized and extensively leveraged as the selected incumbent assesses client requirements and drives internal efforts to match the Company capabilities responsive to those requirements.

7. A professional outward and attitude, with superior oral/written communication skills, including strong negotiation skills.

8. MBA and/or MD or Ph.D. strongly preferred.