Director, External Opportunities & Evaluation

Lakefront Biotherapeutics NV

Chicago, San Francisco (IL, CA)

On-site

USD 180,000 - 250,000

Full time

2 days ago
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Job summary

Lakefront Biotherapeutics seeks an experienced Associate Director / Director of Search & Evaluation to identify external opportunities that strengthen our R&D pipeline and support long-term strategy.

You will evaluate licensing, collaboration, and M&A opportunities with cross-functional partners across Transactions, Alliance Management, Corporate Strategy, Clinical Development, Research, Finance, Legal, and more.

Qualifications

  • PhD, MD, PharmD, or equivalent advanced degree required.
  • 6-10+ years in biotech/pharma, BD/ R&D strategy or venture investment.
  • Strong understanding of disease biology and clinical data interpretation.
  • Experience leading cross-functional diligence or strategic projects.

Responsibilities

  • Search and sourcing external programs aligned with company strategy.
  • Evaluate opportunities with biology, preclinical/clinical data, differentiation, and commercial potential.
  • Synthesize complex information into concise, actionable recommendations for senior leadership.
  • Partner with diligence teams to identify risks and value drivers and develop investment theses.
  • Conduct landscape analyses to identify emerging science, therapeutic areas, and whitespace.
  • Support BD, Finance, and Legal on valuation, deal structure, and execution.

Skills

Analytical thinking
Communication skills
Strategic thinking
Influencing skills

Education

PhD or equivalent

Job description

Lakefront Biotherapeutics seeks an experienced Associate Director / Director of Search & Evaluation to identify external opportunities that strengthen our R&D pipeline and support long-term strategy.

You will evaluate licensing, collaboration, and M&A opportunities with cross-functional partners across Transactions, Alliance Management, Corporate Strategy, Clinical Development, Research, Finance, Legal, and more.

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