Associate Director, Search and Evaluation

Travere Therapeutics; Detroit (MI); On-site; USD 150,000 - 195,000; Full time

Job summary

Travere Therapeutics is seeking an Associate Director, Search and Evaluation to identify and evaluate external innovation for in-licensing, acquisitions or collaborations. You will collaborate with scientific experts to shape strategy in rare diseases.

The role requires leading scientific assessments, partnering with cross-functional teams, and building industry relationships while staying current on trends and opportunities. Travel up to 30% is expected.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Life Sciences or related field; advanced degree preferred.
• 8+ years of relevant scientific experience in biotech/pharma with business development focus.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with scientific leaders to define external innovation strategy in nephrology and rare diseases.
• Identify leads and source new business development opportunities aligned with Travere's goals.
• Conduct thorough scientific evaluations of potential in-licensing, acquisitions, or collaborations.
• Be a key member of the cross-functional deal team through diligence, negotiation, and integration.
• Build relationships with researchers, industry experts, and potential partners.
• Stay informed on industry trends, technologies, and competitive activity.
• Use multiple information sources to identify promising assets and opportunities.

Education

Bachelor's degree in Life Sciences or related

Advanced degree such as PhD, PharmD, MD, MS, or MBA preferred

Job description

Department: 102600 Corp Strategy & Development

Location: San Diego, USA- Remote

Be a part of a global team that is inspired to make a difference in the lives of people living with rare disease.

At Travere Therapeutics, we recognize that our exceptional employees are vital to our success. We are a dedicated team focused on meeting the unique needs of rare patients. Our work is rewarding - both professionally and personally - because we are making a difference. We are passionate about what we do.

We are seeking talented individuals who will thrive in our collaborative, diverse, fast-paced environment and share in our mission - to identify, develop and deliver life-changing therapies to people living with rare disease. We stick by our values centered on patients, courage, community, and collaboration to pursue our vision of becoming a leading biopharmaceutical company dedicated to the delivery of innovation and hope to patients in the global rare disease community.

At Travere Therapeutics, we are in rare for life. We continue to courageously forge new paths as we move toward a common goal of elevating science and service for rare patients.

Position Summary

The Associate Director, Search and Evaluation will play a key role in the search and evaluation process, including finding, screening, and evaluating external innovation for potential in-licensing, acquisition, or collaboration. This individual will also participate in the diligence, contracting, and integration processes. They will collaborate with Travere's scientific experts to understand the evolving rare disease scientific landscape and prioritize areas of interest to help advance Travere's leadership position in rare diseases.

Responsibilities

• Closely collaborate with Travere's scientific leaders to help define and implement scientific strategy for external sources of innovation in the specialty nephrology, rare metabolic and rare disease therapeutic areas.
• Identify leads and source new Business Development opportunities that are consistent with the company's scientific and business objectives.
• Conduct thorough scientific evaluations of potential in-licensing, acquisition, or collaboration opportunities.
• Serve as a key member of the cross-functional deal team through diligence, negotiation, contract execution and integration of acquisitions and partnerships.
• Build and maintain relationships with key stakeholders in the biopharma community, including researchers, industry experts, and potential partners.
• Stay abreast of industry trends, emerging technologies, and competitive activities to inform search strategies and evaluations.
• Leverage multiple information sources to identify promising assets and other external opportunities, including publications, presentations, competitive intelligence, scientific conferences, and industry-related databases.

Education/Experience Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Life Sciences or a related discipline; advanced degree such as PhD, PharmD, MD, MS, or MBA preferred. Equivalent combination of education and applicable job experience may be considered.
• 8+ years of relevant scientific experience in biotechnology or pharmaceutical industries with a focus on business development, search and evaluation, or similar roles.
• Strong scientific acumen and ability to interpret complex data and clinical findings. Exposure to the full spectrum of drug development from discovery to commercialization.
• Proven track record of successful evaluation and in-licensing of biopharma assets.
• Demonstrated ability to effectively collaborate cross-functionally.
• Knowledge and experience in rare diseases, immunology, nephrology, or metabolic diseases is a plus.

Additional Skills/Experience/Requirements

• The ideal candidate will embody Travere's core values: Courage, Community Spirit, Patient Focus and Teamwork
• Strong professional experience in a similar role within the pharmaceutical industry
• Well organized with the ability to multitask, prioritize, and manage shifting responsibilities in a dynamic, cross-functional teamwork environment
• Strong interpersonal, communication, and presentation skills, with the ability to convey complex concepts to diverse audiences
• Ability to travel up to 30% domestic and internationally
• All positions have an essential job function to be able to perform face to face work with colleagues and/or onsite in San Diego. No role is expected to be 100% remote.

Total Rewards Offerings

Travere provides comprehensive total rewards offerings that demonstrate our commitment as a diverse, equitable, people-centric, and pay-for-performance organization.

Benefits

Our benefits include premium health, financial, work-life and well-being offerings for eligible employees and dependents, wellness and employee support programs, life insurance, disability, retirement plans with employer match and generous paid time off.

Compensation

Our competitive compensation package includes a combination of both cash compensation (base pay and short-term incentive) and long-term incentive compensation (company stock), designed to recognize, retain, and reward employees.

Target Base Pay Range

$150,000.00 - $195,000.00

*This information is current as of the date of this posting and may be modified in the future. Actual pay offered to a candidate will depend on a variety of factors including the candidate's experience, education, skills, and location.

Travere Therapeutics, Inc. is an EEO/AA/Veteran/Disability Employer.