Senior Director

InforCapital, partnership; Cambridge (MA); On-site; USD 220,000 - 320,000; Full time

Job summary

Biogen in Cambridge, MA, is seeking a Senior Director, New Ventures to drive external innovation and portfolio growth within Corporate Development. You will identify, evaluate, and prioritize high-potential opportunities to augment Biogen's pipeline and long-term growth through strategic partnerships and investments.

You will lead cross-functional teams, manage due diligence, and communicate complex scientific value to senior leadership, while fostering a strong network in biotech and VC

Qualifications

• Ph.D. or M.D. in life sciences or related field is required.
• 8+ years of experience in biotechnology, venture capital, or pharmaceutical industries.
• Experience in venture capital firms and/or formation and operationalization of seed/Series A companies.
• Deep knowledge of biotech operating models, portfolio risk management, and early drug discovery/development.
• Proficiency with multiple transaction types (equity, option deals) and complex deal structures.

Responsibilities

• Identify and evaluate opportunities across scientific, medical, and technological landscapes.
• Lead cross-functional due diligence teams and coordinate with internal stakeholders and external KOLs.
• Triage and prioritize opportunities; manage a comprehensive deal database.
• Prepare deal summaries and presentations for senior leadership highlighting scientific and strategic value.
• Align external programs with Biogen's R&D by tracking and assessing transitions into the internal pipeline.
• Support portfolio companies and potentially serve as a Board observer.
• Build and maintain networks within venture capital and biotech communities.

Skills

Venture capital experience

Seed/Series A operations

Biotech operating model

Transaction types (equity, options)

Leadership & stakeholder influence

Education

Ph.D. or M.D. in life sciences

Job description

As the Senior Director, New Ventures at Biogen, you will play a pivotal role on the Corporate Development team, which is central to Biogen’s corporate strategy. Reporting to the Head of New Ventures, you will spearhead the identification and evaluation of investment opportunities, aiming to build an externalized portfolio of research and early clinical stage assets. Your leadership will enable Biogen to access breakthrough innovations by managing these assets independently yet aligned with Biogen’s R&D principles. This role is crucial in augmenting Biogen’s pipeline and ensuring long-term growth through strategic partnerships and investments. Your efforts will directly contribute to Biogen’s mission of transforming patients’ lives through innovative science.

What You’ll Do

• Proactively survey the scientific, medical, and technological landscape to identify impactful emerging areas of innovation.
• Lead focused cross-functional due diligence teams to evaluate opportunities and drive discussions with internal stakeholders and external KOLs.
• Triage and prioritize potential investment opportunities, managing a comprehensive deal database.
• Create and present written deal summaries and visual presentations to senior leadership, highlighting the scientific and strategic importance of proposed opportunities.
• Maintain alignment with Research and early Development organizations to track external programs and assess potential transitions into Biogen’s internal pipeline.
• Support and oversee portfolio companies, potentially serving as a Board observer.
• Foster and maintain robust networks with the venture capital and biotech communities.

Who You Are

You thrive in a fast-paced, collaborative environment and are adept at delivering results with excellence. Your extensive experience in identifying and advancing innovative external opportunities, particularly in the biotech and VC sectors, is complemented by a strong network within the scientific and biotech communities. You are a strategic thinker, capable of translating complex scientific data into business opportunities, and you excel in managing high-risk, high-reward prospects.

Required Skills

• Ph.D. or M.D. in life sciences or a related field, with 8+ years of experience in the biotechnology, venture capital, and/or pharmaceutical industry.
• xperience in venture capital firms and/or formation and operationalization of seed/series A companies.
• Comprehensive knowledge of the biotech operating model, portfolio risk management, and drug discovery/early development.
• Proficiency in multiple transaction types (e.g., equity and option deals).
• Experience leading multidisciplinary teams, presenting complex proposals, and influencing senior management decisions.