Senior Director of Business Development

Lifelancer
Concord, NH
Job Description
The Senior Director of Business Development will lead the scouting, identification, and prioritization of external partnership and in-licensing opportunities that advance the company's rare-disease strategy.

Requirements

  • 5-10 years of experience in business development, search & evaluation, corporate strategy, investment banking, or venture scouting within the biotech/pharma industry
  • Advanced scientific or business degree (e.g. PhD, PharmD, MBA) preferred.
  • Strong scientific literacy and deep understanding of drug development, regulatory pathways, and commercialization in rare diseases
  • Proven ability to source, evaluate and prioritize external opportunities, integrating scientific and business perspectives to develop strategic recommendations
  • Experience leading or contributing to cross-functional due diligence and business case development
  • Deep familiarity with global biotech innovation ecosystems, ideally with experience in China or other major emerging biotech hubs
  • Excellent relationship building and communication skills and demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with both scientists and management
  • Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment
  • Collaborative and culturally agile across global & international teams

Benefits

  • Generous Paid Time Off
  • 401k Matching
  • Retirement Plan
  • Visa Sponsorship
  • Four Day Work Week
  • Generous Parental Leave
  • Tuition Reimbursement
  • Relocation Assistance
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