Associate VP, Oncology External Innovation & Alliances

Orion Corporation; Cambridge (MA); Hybrid; USD 250,000 - 350,000; Full time

Job summary

Orion Pharma’s Innovative Medicines division in Cambridge, MA is seeking a high-caliber Associate VP to lead strategic sourcing, evaluation, and execution of external oncology opportunities, focusing on in-licensing, partnerships, and acquisitions. You will shape long-term portfolio strategy and drive end-to-end deal execution.

Based in Cambridge, you will partner with R&D, clinical, regulatory, and finance teams, manage due diligence, and build robust business cases while maintaining a broad

Qualifications

• Advanced degree with strong scientific foundation and business training.
• 10 to 15+ years of experience in business development, licensing, or M&A; multi-national biopharma preferred.
• Demonstrated track record of leading and closing complex transactions, including licensing and acquisitions.

Responsibilities

• Lead identification, evaluation, and prioritization of in-licensing and acquisition opportunities across priority areas.
• Drive end-to-end transaction execution, including deal structuring, valuation, negotiation, and governance approvals.
• Partner with R&D, clinical, regulatory, commercial, and finance to assess opportunities and build robust business cases.
• Maintain deep external network across biotech, venture capital, academia, and industry to source differentiated opportunities.
• Lead cross-functional due diligence teams, synthesizing scientific, clinical, regulatory, and commercial insights into clear investment recommendations.
• Develop and execute partnering strategies aligned with corporate and therapeutic area strategies.
• Monitor competitive landscape, deal trends to inform proactive business development efforts.

Skills

Strategic sourcing

Deal execution

In-licensing

M&A

Portfolio strategy

Cross-functional leadership

Education

Advanced degree (PhD/MD/PharmD/MBA)

Job description

Orion Pharma’s Innovative Medicines division in Cambridge, MA is seeking a high-caliber Associate VP to lead strategic sourcing, evaluation, and execution of external oncology opportunities, focusing on in-licensing, partnerships, and acquisitions. You will shape long-term portfolio strategy and drive end-to-end deal execution.

Based in Cambridge, you will partner with R&D, clinical, regulatory, and finance teams, manage due diligence, and build robust business cases while maintaining a broad