Senior BD Manager, Oncology External R&D & Partnerships

BioSpace

Thousand Oaks (CA)

On-site

USD 180,000 - 240,000

Full time

14 days+
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Retirement plan
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Job summary

Amgen’s External Research and Development (ER&D) group seeks a Senior Manager to identify and assess external oncology opportunities, driving strategic initiatives and partnering to advance the company’s therapeutic pipeline.

The role involves leading due diligence, coordinating with R&D, Commercial, Legal, and IP teams, and shaping deal structures for licensing, collaborations, and potential acquisitions within a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

  • Doctorate degree with 2+ years in drug development, consulting, or BD
  • Masters with 4+ years in BD or drug development
  • Bachelors with 6+ years in BD or drug development
  • Associates with 10+ years in BD or drug development
  • High school diploma with 12+ years in BD or drug development

Responsibilities

  • Identify, prioritize, and evaluate early therapeutic opportunities across preclinical to clinical stages
  • Lead strategic discussions with senior management and cross‑functional teams on licensure or M&A priorities
  • Source opportunities via internal/external networks, conferences, and key opinion leaders
  • Evaluate potential clinical collaborations with oncology programs
  • Coordinate cross‑functional due diligence with R&D, Commercial, Legal, IP, and CMC
  • Provide recommendations to optimize deal structures and valuations
  • Maintain thorough records and communicate Amgen's BD vision to stakeholders

Job description

Amgen’s External Research and Development (ER&D) group seeks a Senior Manager to identify and assess external oncology opportunities, driving strategic initiatives and partnering to advance the company’s therapeutic pipeline.

The role involves leading due diligence, coordinating with R&D, Commercial, Legal, and IP teams, and shaping deal structures for licensing, collaborations, and potential acquisitions within a dynamic environment.

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