Director of External Innovation & Deal Sourcing

BioCryst Pharmaceuticals, Inc.; North Carolina; Hybrid; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

BioCryst Pharmaceuticals, Inc. seeks a Senior Search and Evaluation Director to craft External Innovation strategy and drive the sourcing, evaluation, and deal execution for rare-disease assets. You will partner with BD, SDIO, and other functions to progress opportunities from evaluation through contracting.

Success requires a strong scientific background, strategic acumen, and excellent communication. You will build a global partner network and ensure governance and risk management throughout

Qualifications

• Excellent communication and analytical skills.
• Ability to develop, leverage and maintain internal and external networks.
• Strong cross-functional collaboration across R&D, BD, legal and finance.
• Experience with search and evaluation and external innovation.

Responsibilities

• Search for, identify, and evaluate potential partnering opportunities globally.
• Lead scientific/technical due diligence and prepare reports for governance.
• Coordinate deal process and contribute to term sheet development.
• Ensure compliance with legal, regulatory, and internal governance standards.

Skills

Cross-functional leadership

Communication

Analytical thinking

Networking

Sourcing

Education

Bachelor’s degree in business, life sciences, or related field

Job description

BioCryst Pharmaceuticals, Inc. seeks a Senior Search and Evaluation Director to craft External Innovation strategy and drive the sourcing, evaluation, and deal execution for rare-disease assets. You will partner with BD, SDIO, and other functions to progress opportunities from evaluation through contracting.

Success requires a strong scientific background, strategic acumen, and excellent communication. You will build a global partner network and ensure governance and risk management throughout