About Confidential (Registered Users Only)
Confidential (Registered Users Only) is a tech and AI driven pharma company differentiated by radically more efficient drug development.
Advancements in AI and drug discovery are creating more candidate drugs than the industry can progress because of the high cost and time of clinical trials. Recognizing that this development bottleneck may ultimately limit the number of new medicines that can reach patients, Confidential (Registered Users Only), founded in 2016 as TrialSpark Inc., has built technology platforms, processes, and capabilities to accelerate all aspects of drug development and clinical trials. Confidential (Registered Users Only) partners, acquires, or in-licenses drugs from pharma companies, research organizations, and biotechs to develop programs past clinical proof of concept and beyond, ultimately helping to bring new medicines to patients. The company is backed by investors across pharma and tech, including a16z, Sequoia, Sanofi, Thrive Capital, John Doerr, Spark Capital, SV Angel Growth, and others.
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At Confidential (Registered Users Only), our values are the driving force behind our mission to revolutionize the pharma industry. Every team and individual at the company shares these same values, and every team and individual plays a key part in our mission to bring new treatments to patients faster and more efficiently.
About the Position
The Associate Director of Business Development, Strategic Sourcing, will play a key role in evaluating and assessing early-stage assets and opportunities for Confidential (Registered Users Only)'s business development pipeline. This role will involve supporting and guiding asset opportunity evaluation along with potential strategic fit for the Confidential (Registered Users Only). This is a highly cross-functional role, collaborating closely with the BD team, R&D, Commercial, Tech and Leadership to continue growing Formation’s asset portfolio.
Responsibilities
- Supporting deal-by-deal opportunity assessment teams from asset identification to transaction close.
- Collaborating with the BD team to identify target areas for outreach, focusing on strategic alignment with Confidential (Registered Users Only)'s goals.
- Maximizing activity and ensuring high-quality support and diligence in strategic asset growth therapeutic areas and modalities.,
- Evaluating market potential and risk based assessments of pipeline asset opportunities, assessing upside and engaging with the broader diligence team to ensure strategic fit.
- Working cross-functionally with R&D, tech platform, and commercial teams in an AI native drug development company.
About You
The ideal candidate will have a strong scientific background paired with business acumen, ideally with experience in search and evaluation, venture, or business development. This role requires someone who can evaluate assets that would benefit from Confidential (Registered Users Only)'s tech-enabled development capabilities and build relationships across the biotech and pharmaceutical industries.
- PhD in biological science or MD with laboratory research experience strongly preferred.
- 1-3 years of post-degree experience, with a combination of scientific and business expertise
- Prior experience of biotech or pharmaceutical business development (search & evaluation), venture capital investing, or life sciences consulting is highly preferable.
- Ability to build strong relationships within the biotech and pharmaceutical industries, leveraging existing contacts where applicable.
- Enthusiastic about networking, relationship building, and externally-facing activities
- An outgoing, motivated, and creative approach to business development
- Curiosity and insight around the role of AI in drug development, clinical trials, and business development
This role offers the opportunity to help build the pharma company of the future, combining strategic asset acquisition with tech-enabled development capabilities to bring new treatments to patients faster and more efficiently.
Total Compensation Range: $177,500 - $222,000
Compensation Individual compensation is determined by several factors, including role scope, geographic location, and skills & experience. Your offer will reflect where you fall within the range based on these considerations. In addition to base salary, we offer equity, comprehensive benefits, and generous perks. If the posted range doesn't match your expectations, we still encourage you to apply!
Where We HireConfidential (Registered Users Only) is prioritizing hiring in key hubs, primarily the New York City and Boston metro areas, with a hybrid model requiring 3 days per week in office. Applicants from the Research Triangle (NC) and San Francisco Bay Area may also be considered. Please apply only if you reside in these locations or are willing to relocate.
Equal Opportunity Confidential (Registered Users Only) is committed to building a diverse and inclusive team. We are an equal opportunity employer and welcome candidates from all backgrounds. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, ancestry, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, and related medical conditions), gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.
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