Director, Search & Evaluation

Incyte Corporation; Wilmington (DE); On-site; USD 160,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Incyte Corporation in Wilmington, Delaware seeks an experienced business development professional to identify licensing and acquisition opportunities in oncology, hematology and dermatology. You will lead scientific diligence, develop comprehensive opportunity assessments, and support revenue forecasting and financial valuation models to inform strategic decisions.

The role requires a strong background in pharma/biotech analytics, advanced science training, and the ability to align internal

Qualifications

• Advanced science degree required (M.S., R.Ph., Pharm.D., M.D., Ph.D.).
• 4+ years of related equity research, consulting, or industry experience in pharma/biotech with a BD track record.
• Expertise in oncology is required.
• Experience building revenue forecasts and financial valuation models.
• Strong interpersonal skills with ability to align internal stakeholders and to present to senior management.

Responsibilities

• Identify licensing/acquisition opportunities in oncology, hematology and dermatology.
• Conduct detailed scientific reviews of preclinical and clinical data and outline development timings.
• Coordinate scientific diligence teams and interface between project teams and executive leadership.
• Lead creation of comprehensive opportunity assessments including data analysis, development plans, market dynamics, research findings, target product profile, and revenue forecasts.
• Develop and maintain a deep understanding of oncology, hematology and dermatology fields.
• Participate in scientific and partnering conferences.

Skills

Equity research

Business development

Financial modeling

Pharmacology knowledge

Interpersonal skills

Strategic analysis

Presentation skills

Education

Advanced science degree

MBA preferred

Job description

Overview

A global biopharmaceutical company on a mission to Solve On, Incyte follows science to find solutions for patients with unmet medical needs. Through the discovery, development, and commercialization of proprietary therapeutics, Incyte has established a portfolio of first-in-class medicines for patients and a strong pipeline of products in Hematology, Oncology and Inflammation and Autoimmunity

Headquartered in Wilmington, Delaware, Incyte has operations in North America, Europe, and Asia.

Job Summary (Primary function)

This is a multi-faceted role with responsibilities including identifying and evaluating molecules to in-license or acquire, leading the technical review and due diligence required to evaluate the opportunities, creating comprehensive business opportunity assessments, and assisting in the development of revenue forecasts and financial valuation models. The position will also be responsible for presenting analyses to internal team members and senior management team members. This position reports to the Associate Vice President & Head of Search and Evaluation.

Essential Functions of the Job (Key responsibilities)

• Identify pharmaceutical licensing / acquisition opportunities in key therapeutic areas of strategic interest, including oncology, hematology and dermatology
• Conduct detailed scientific reviews of preclinical and clinical data, outline development timings and summarize data in the context of the competitive landscape
• Coordinate scientific diligence teams comprising functional area experts to review various in-licensing opportunities and effectively interface between project teams and executive leadership
• Lead the creation of comprehensive opportunity assessments which include:

• • Detailed analysis of scientific data
  • Development plan outlines
  • Analysis of market dynamics and competitive landscapes
  • Primary and secondary research findings
  • Target product profile and future product positioning
  • Detailed revenue forecasts and financial models that assess net present value

• Develop and maintain a deep understanding of the fields of oncology, hematology and dermatology
• Participate in scientific and partnering conferences

Qualifications (Minimal acceptable level of education, work experience, and competency)

• Advanced science degree (M.S., R.Ph., Pharm.D., M.D., Ph.D.) required; MBA or advanced finance experience preferred
• 4+ years of related equity research, consulting, or industry experience in pharma/biotech with a record of accomplishment in business development
• Expertise in oncologyis required
• Proficiency in building comprehensive opportunity assessments and presentations that incorporate all research findings and provide strong rationale for business recommendations
• Experience building revenue forecasts and financial valuation models
• Strong interpersonal skills with ability to align internal stakeholders and to externally represent Incyte as a partner-of-choice.
• Candidates with a strong analytical background, demonstrated problem-solving skills, attention to detail, and a strong understanding of pharmacology will be preferred.

Disclaimer

Disclaimer: The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by employees assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications. Management reserves the right to change or modify such duties as required.

Incyte Corporation is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.