Remote Executive Director, Corporate Development

Travere Therapeutics; Wichita (KS); Remote; USD 246,000 - 332,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Premium health coverage

Retirement plans with employer match

Generous paid time off

Job summary

Travere Therapeutics is seeking an Executive Director of Corporate Development in San Diego with remote flexibility to lead strategy and execution of strategic transactions. You will drive evaluation, structuring, due diligence, and negotiations for M&A and collaborations to expand the pipeline and portfolio.

The role requires 12–15+ years in biopharma BD, strong financial modeling, and the ability to lead cross-functional teams while engaging senior leadership and external partners.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a scientific, business or related discipline required; advanced degree such as an MBA, PhD, MD or other relevant graduate degree strongly preferred.
• 12 - 15+ years of experience in biotechnology or pharmaceutical industries with a focus on corporate/business development, search and evaluation, investment banking, management consulting, venture capital or a related field.
• Demonstrated experience leading and closing complex transactions in the biopharma space from initial evaluation through diligence, negotiation and execution.
• Strong understanding of the biopharmaceutical industry, including drug development, commercialization, regulatory considerations, intellectual property and the economics of pharmaceutical development.
• Strong financial and analytical capabilities, including experience with valuation methodologies, financial modeling, commercial forecasts, rNPV/DCF analysis and transaction economics.
• Demonstrated ability leading cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead the evaluation and execution of transactions, including M&A, in-licensing, strategic collaborations, partnerships, investments and other transactions designed to expand and enhance the Company's portfolio.
• Lead transactions across the full deal lifecycle, including initial assessment, business case development, valuation, due diligence, deal structuring, term sheet development, negotiation of definitive agreements and transaction closing.
• Develop transaction strategies and deal structures that appropriately balance opportunity, risk, capital requirements and potential value creation.
• Partner closely with Legal and other functional leaders in the negotiation of term sheets and definitive agreements.
• Lead and coordinate cross-functional due diligence teams, establishing clear objectives, timelines and decision criteria and ensuring that key findings and risks are appropriately synthesized for senior management.
• Prepare and present transaction recommendations and supporting analyses to senior leadership and, as appropriate, the Board of Directors.
• As appropriate, lead or support out-licensing, regional partnering, divestiture and other externalization initiatives designed to maximize the value of Company assets.
• Support Executive leadership with the development of corporate strategy including identification of growth opportunities, analysis of value drivers, and facilitation of strategic decision making
• Maintain and cultivate external relationships with potential collaborators and corporate advisors such as investment banking and strategic consulting partners
• Represent Travere at industry and partnering events and conferences
• Mentor and develop Corporate Development team members and contribute to the continued development of the Company's corporate development capabilities and processes.

Skills

M&A experience

Strategic transaction execution

Cross-functional leadership

Financial modeling

Negotiation

Executive communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in a scientific, business or related discipline

MBA/PhD/MD or related graduate degree strongly preferred

Job description

Travere Therapeutics is seeking an Executive Director of Corporate Development in San Diego with remote flexibility to lead strategy and execution of strategic transactions. You will drive evaluation, structuring, due diligence, and negotiations for M&A and collaborations to expand the pipeline and portfolio.

The role requires 12–15+ years in biopharma BD, strong financial modeling, and the ability to lead cross-functional teams while engaging senior leadership and external partners.