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About the Role

As the Director of Search & Evaluation, Immunology, you will be a pivotal member of Biogen's Corporate Development team. 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.

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.

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.
Experience in transactions is desirable.
Fluency in Mandarin is desirable.

Skills

Scientific and competitive landscape of immunology
Strategic scenario development
Informed recommendations to senior management
Independence and teamwork
Cross-functional project leadership
Driving alignment with cross-functional stakeholders
Presenting sound evaluations to senior management
Presenting proposals of notable risk and complexity to senior management
Transactions
Mandarin fluency

Location

South San Francisco

Work Type

Full-time

Experience Level

Director
Management
12 years in pre-clinical development, clinical development, and/or search & evaluation experience

Education Level

PhD in the life sciences or related field

Salary/Compensations

$196,000.00-$270,000.00

Benefits

Short term and long-term incentives
Cash bonus
Equity incentive opportunities
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
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
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

About the Company

We are a global team with a commitment to excellence, and a pioneering spirit.
As a mid-sized biotechnology company, we provide the stability and resources of a well-established business while fostering an environment where individual contributions make a significant impact.
Our team encompasses some of the most talented and passionate achievers who have unparalleled opportunities for learning, growth, and expanding their skills.
Above all, we work together to deliver life-changing medicines, with every role playing a vital part in our mission.
Caring Deeply. Achieving Excellence. Changing Lives.

Equal Opportunity

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital status, race, color, national origin, ancestry, ethnicity, religion, age, veteran status, disability, genetic information or any other basis protected by federal, state or local law.
Biogen is an E-Verify Employer in the United States.