Remote Associate Director, External Innovation and BD

Travere Therapeutics; Wichita (KS); Hybrid; USD 150,000 - 195,000; Full time

Job summary

Travere Therapeutics, in San Diego, is a leader in rare-disease therapies seeking an Associate Director of Search and Evaluation to drive external innovation through in-licensing, acquisitions, and collaborations.

The role partners with scientific experts to shape strategy, evaluate assets, and guide cross-functional teams through diligence, negotiation, and integration of deals. 8+ years in biotech/pharma BD is preferred, with travel up to 30% domestically and internationally.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of scientific experience in biotech/pharma with a focus on business development, search and evaluation.
• Strong scientific acumen and ability to interpret complex data and clinical findings.
• Experience in rare diseases, immunology, nephrology, or metabolic diseases is a plus.
• Proven track record of successful evaluation and in-licensing of biopharma assets.
• Demonstrated ability to collaborate cross-functionally.

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 BD opportunities aligned with the company's objectives.
• Conduct thorough scientific evaluations for 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, emerging technologies, and competitive activities to inform search strategies and evaluations.
• Leverage multiple information sources to identify promising assets and external opportunities.

Skills

Business development

Search and evaluation

Cross-functional collaboration

Communication and presentation

Education

Bachelor's degree in Life Sciences or related

Advanced degree (PhD/PharmD/MD/MS/MBA) preferred

Job description

Travere Therapeutics, in San Diego, is a leader in rare-disease therapies seeking an Associate Director of Search and Evaluation to drive external innovation through in-licensing, acquisitions, and collaborations.

The role partners with scientific experts to shape strategy, evaluate assets, and guide cross-functional teams through diligence, negotiation, and integration of deals. 8+ years in biotech/pharma BD is preferred, with travel up to 30% domestically and internationally.