Location: United States (remote)
Are you a strategic leader with a passion for driving growth through impactful business partnerships in the pharmaceutical and biotech sectors? Join us as a Business Development Director and play a critical role in advancing our strategic initiatives.Hengrui is a …
Key Responsibilities
- Drive deal sourcing and evaluation activities, including identifying potential opportunities, assessing strategic fit, and preparing management presentations for internal decision-making.
- Develop and utilize financial models to evaluate potential deals, such as in-licensing, out-licensing, M&A, and equity investments.
- Conduct in-depth market research, including epidemiology studies, competitive analysis, market share projections, and treatment landscape evaluations. Translate findings into actionable commercial strategies that align with organizational goals.
- Lead the structuring and negotiation of term sheets and contracts, ensuring alignment with company objectives and regulatory compliance.
- Coordinate and lead cross-functional teams, including R&D, legal, finance, and operations, to support due diligence and ensure successful transaction execution.
- Apply deep understanding of therapeutic areas (non-oncology such as cardiometabolic & renal preferred) and industry trends to identify high-value opportunities and develop innovative partnership models.
- Mentor and guide junior team members, fostering a collaborative and innovative team culture that supports professional growth.
Education/Qualifications:
- Minimum bachelor’s degree in chemistry, biology, life sciences, medicine, or a related field; advanced degree (master’s, Ph.D. or MBA) preferred.
- Strong financial acumen with proven experience in financial modeling and valuation. Previous investment banking or consulting experience preferred.
- Demonstrated expertise in completing end-to-end business development tasks, including deal sourcing and evaluation, with a successful track record in closing complex transactions under minimal supervision (deal sheet required).
- At least 10 years (for bachelor’s) or 5 years (for master’s and above) of experience in the pharmaceutical or biotech industry, with solid understanding about drug discovery and development and commercialization.
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written; fluency in Chinese is a plus.
- Ability to synthesize complex scientific and market data into clear, actionable insights.
- A structured thinker and problem solver with strong strategic and analytical skills.