Remote Associate Director, Biotech BD & Strategy

Travere Therapeutics; Kansas City (MO); On-site; USD 150,000 - 195,000; Full time

Job summary

Travere Therapeutics seeks an Associate Director, Search and Evaluation to drive external innovation assessment for in-licensing, acquisitions, or collaborations. You will partner with scientific leaders to shape strategy and prioritize targets in rare diseases.

You will conduct rigorous evaluations, support due diligence and negotiations, and help integrate partnerships while building strong external networks in the biopharma community.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Life Sciences or related discipline; advanced degree preferred.
• 8+ years of relevant scientific experience in biotechnology or pharmaceutical industries with a focus on business development, search and evaluation, or similar roles.
• Strong scientific acumen and ability to interpret complex data and clinical findings.
• Proven track record of successful evaluation and in-licensing of biopharma assets.
• Demonstrated ability to effectively collaborate cross-functionally.
• Knowledge and experience in rare diseases, immunology, nephrology, or metabolic diseases is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with Travere's scientific leaders to define and implement scientific strategy for external sources of innovation in nephrology, rare metabolic and rare disease areas.
• Identify leads and source new BD opportunities aligned with scientific and business objectives.
• Conduct thorough scientific evaluations of potential in-licensing, acquisition, or collaboration opportunities.
• Serve as a key member of the cross-functional deal team through diligence, negotiation, contract execution and integration of acquisitions and partnerships.
• Build and maintain relationships with researchers, industry experts, and potential partners.
• Stay abreast of industry trends and inform search strategies and evaluations.
• Leverage multiple information sources to identify promising assets and external opportunities.

Education

Bachelor's degree in Life Sciences

Advanced degree (PhD, PharmD, MD, MS, or MBA) preferred

Job description

Travere Therapeutics seeks an Associate Director, Search and Evaluation to drive external innovation assessment for in-licensing, acquisitions, or collaborations. You will partner with scientific leaders to shape strategy and prioritize targets in rare diseases.

You will conduct rigorous evaluations, support due diligence and negotiations, and help integrate partnerships while building strong external networks in the biopharma community.