Director, Tech Scouting & Strategic Partnerships

West Pharmaceutical Services, Inc; Exton (PA); On-site; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

West Pharmaceutical Services, Inc. is seeking aDirector of Tech Scouting & Business Development to lead evaluation of breakthrough technologies for strategic investment.

Based in Exton, PA, the role is hybrid with on-site requirements and partnerships across R&D, Commercial, and Corporate Development. The ideal candidate has 10+ years in biotech or pharma tech scouting, strong communication, and a track record of translating complex science into actionable strategies.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in a relevant scientific field.
• PhD strongly preferred for advanced research.
• Over 10 years of work experience in related roles.
• Ability to translate technical results for diverse stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Lead all tech scouting due diligence activities within West R&D.
• Identify, contact, and analyze target technologies and companies for investment.
• Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to meet project objectives.
• Build an SME network across West R&D to support deep tech evaluations.
• Communicate due diligence findings clearly to senior leaders and escalate risks as needed.

Skills

Interpersonal communication

Written and verbal communication

Project leadership

Willingness to learn

Strategic thinking

Education

Master's in biology, chemistry, biomedical, chemical engineering or equivalent scientific or engineering discipline

PhD in biology, chemistry, biomedical, chemical engineering or equivalent scientific or engineering discipline

Tools

DevOps

PowerBI

Job description

West Pharmaceutical Services, Inc. is seeking aDirector of Tech Scouting & Business Development to lead evaluation of breakthrough technologies for strategic investment.

Based in Exton, PA, the role is hybrid with on-site requirements and partnerships across R&D, Commercial, and Corporate Development. The ideal candidate has 10+ years in biotech or pharma tech scouting, strong communication, and a track record of translating complex science into actionable strategies.