Director of Search & Evaluation, Business Development

If youre passionate about driving growth and delivering breakthrough innovation to patients, we invite you to be part of our journey.
Reporting to Head of Business Development, the Director, Search & Evaluation Business Development is a mission‑critical leadership role that directly shapes long‑term growth and strategic direction, while advancing our core purpose of improving and saving patients lives worldwide. The position plays a foundational role in building future pipeline by identifying high‑impact opportunities that expand global access to the most advanced therapies.
In this role, you will proactively identify best‑in‑class assets, lead rigorous scientific and clinical evaluations, and drive cross‑functional diligence to enable high‑quality, strategic partnering decisions. You will operate at the intersection of science, strategy, and execution, working in close partnership with Medical, Regulatory, and senior leadership to support disciplined growth and long‑term value creation.
Responsibilities:
Proactively screen, source, and prioritize best‑in‑class late‑stage assets from Phase 2 through marketed products across rare and severe diseases, leveraging multiple platforms, databases, and industry sources.
Build and manage a robust and high‑quality pipeline of partnership opportunities aligned with long‑term growth strategy.
Lead rigorous scientific and clinical evaluations by assessing clinical data versus current standard of care, mechanism of action differentiation, regulatory pathways, and competitive landscape.
Develop clear and data‑driven Target Product Profiles (TPPs) to support scientific, clinical, and strategic positioning.
Conduct comprehensive research, including literature review and data synthesis, to deeply understand disease biology, unmet need, and therapeutic value.
Engage directly with Key Opinion Leaders, clinical investigators, and external experts to validate assumptions and strengthen scientific and clinical assessments.
Drive cross‑functional diligence by partnering closely with function leads, Medical and Regulatory, Commercial, Legal, Finance, and other relevant stakeholders.
Support transaction strategy and execution by providing scientific and clinical input into transaction strategies, diligence materials, and contractual discussions.
Prepare clear, concise, and decision‑ready materials, including evaluation summaries, one‑pagers, presentations, and business cases for senior leadership and governance forums.
Continuously refine and strengthen Search and Evaluation processes, criteria, and scientific convergence frameworks to improve rigor, consistency, and speed of decision‑making.
Act as a trusted thought partner to leadership by surfacing insights, risks, and recommendations that directly influence portfolio strategy and growth trajectory.
Represent externally in partnering discussions, scientific meetings, and industry conferences to strengthen visibility and network.