Sr. Director, Corporate Development - Scientific and Technical Assessments (Remote)

Emergent BioSolutions; Gaithersburg (MD); Remote; USD 192,000 - 233,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as the Senior Director of Scientific & Technical Assessments, where you will lead technical due diligence and evaluate new product opportunities in the biotech industry. This role requires a strong technical background and the ability to collaborate across multiple functions, ensuring that innovative solutions are developed to tackle pressing public health challenges. You will engage with key opinion leaders and contribute to strategic decisions that shape the future of product development. If you are passionate about making a significant impact in the field of public health, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Qualifications

• Advanced degree in life sciences and solid experience in biotech/pharma required.
• Strong project management and cross-functional team leadership skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Lead technical due diligence and evaluate M&A opportunities.
• Conduct scientific analyses and prepare reports on product opportunities.
• Coordinate presentations of scientific data to executive management.

Skills

Technical Due Diligence

Project Management

Cross-Functional Team Leadership

Scientific Analysis

Presentation Skills

Communication Skills

Education

Advanced degree in Life Sciences

MBA or relevant advanced business experience

Job description

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Sr. Director, Corporate Development - Scientific and Technical Assessments (Remote)

Location:

US Gaithersburg, MD, US, 20879

We go where others won’t, taking on some of the biggest public health challenges to protect and enhance millions of lives, and create a better, more secure world. Here, you will join passionate professionals who advance their scientific, technical and professional skills to develop products designed to protect and enhance life.

I. JOB SUMMARY

The Senior Director, Scientific & Technical Assessments will lead all aspects of technical due diligence, evaluate and assess new M&A-related opportunities and provide updates to the VP Corporate Development, key internal stakeholders and the Executive Management Team. The candidate should have a strong technical background, experience working in and/or leading product development programs within the biotech/pharmaceutical industry and a deep understanding of the drug discovery product development cycle for new therapies (e.g. vaccines, biologics, small molecules, etc.).

II. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Lead and manage technical due diligence activities associated with business development transitions and other corporate business development activities including data-room management and collaboration with functional area subject matter experts (preclinical, non-clinical, manufacturing, clinical, quality and regulatory) and external consultants.
• Conduct scientific and data-driven analyses and prepare written, oral summaries and reports of the uncovered opportunities or risks related to new product/company opportunities.
• Develop and implement new and innovative approaches to assess new product candidates and technologies in support of enterprise and business strategies.
• In conjunction with BD&L leads, complete search and evaluation projects of development opportunities in markets of interest to identify strategically attractive inorganic development opportunities.
• Remain up to date on cutting edge technology developments by engaging with external key opinion leaders and/or subject matter experts, internal stakeholders, and continuous exploration of published literature.
• Lead and coordinate presentation of scientific data and technical assessment to Executive Management Team and the Emergent Board of Directors.
• Provide input to Corporate Development’s valuation/financial model assumptions for new opportunities.
• Provide technical input for generation of target product profile to be used in market landscape analysis and commercial assessments for the business development team.
• Communicate with IP/Legal to assist with intellectual property patent due diligence for new technologies and therapeutics.
• Provide technical insights for definitive agreement warranties and representations for legal contracts supporting business development opportunities.
• Assist updates to enterprise/business strategy with evaluation of new and disruptive innovation opportunities and academic collaborations.
• Provide technical due diligence training to subject matter experts representing functional areas in support of due diligence on business development opportunities.
• Attend scientific and business conferences relevant to Corporate Development and enterprise strategic focus areas.
• Retain and manage external scientific resources in support of the foregoing.

The above statements are intended to describe the nature of work performed by those in this job and are not an exhaustive list of all duties. Nothing in this job description restricts management's right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time which reflects management’s assignment of essential functions.

III. MINIMUM EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, SKILLS

• Advanced degree (e.g. MS/PhD/PharmD/MD) in life-sciences such as biochemistry, biology, molecular biology, immunology, chemistry with an emphasis on public health threats and infectious diseases, utilizing vaccine and mAB technology platforms.
• Solid scientific training and experience in the biotech/pharmaceutical industry.
• MBA or other relevant advanced business experience (e.g. PhD/MBA, MBA w/drug discovery experience).
• Ability to work well with colleagues across multiple functions including Research, Clinical, Regulatory, Manufacturing, Quality, Finance, Legal, Program Management and others.
• Experience with project management and leading cross-functional teams.
• Experience in successfully leading and executing scientific and technical due diligence in an efficient and effective manner.
• Strong presentation and communication skills, with experience in presenting scientific and technical recommendations to executive management and board.
• Background in operational efficiency or lean six sigma methodology would be considered a plus.

IV. PHYSICAL/MENTAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT CHARACTERISTICS

The physical/mental demands are representative of those that must be met by an individual to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an individual would encounter while performing the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Physical/Mental Demands and Work Environment Characteristics:

Mental Demands:
☒ Ability to organize/coordinate ☒ Comprehend and follow instructions
☒ Direct, control and plan ☒ Independently make quick decisions to solve complex issues
☒ Perform with frequent interruptions ☒ Make decisions using sound judgment
☒ Supervise/Manage others

Physical Demands:
☒ Regular and predictable attendance

Travel:
Approximately 10%

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U.S. Base Pay Ranges and Benefits Information

The estimated annual base salary as a new hire for this position ranges from $192,500 to $233,000. Individual base pay depends on various factors such as applicant’s education, experience, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity and alignment with market data. The salary may also be adjusted based on applicant’s geographic location. Certain roles are eligible for additional incentive compensation, including merit increases, annual bonus, and/or long-term incentives in the form of stock options.

(*Eligibility for benefits is governed by the applicable plan documents and policies).

If you are selected for an interview, please feel welcome to speak to a Human Resources Partner about our compensation philosophy and available benefits.

There are physical/mental demands and work environment characteristics that must be met by an individual to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. This information is available upon request from the candidate.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform all essential functions.

Emergent BioSolutions is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and values the diversity of our workforce. Emergent does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, sex or gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions), gender identity or gender expression (including transgender status), sexual orientation, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, marital status, physical or mental disability, military service or veteran status, genetic information or any other characteristics protected by applicable federal, state or local law.

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ABOUT EMERGENT

Protecting and Enhancing 1 billion lives by 2030 focuses our energy to improve the quality of life for individuals around the world, giving them the opportunity to experience the fullness of life.

Our drive towards this vision informs all of our actions—whether it is our approach to product development, manufacturing, encouraging employee health and wellness or giving back to the community—we strive every day to achieve this shared goal.

WE BELIEVE IN OUR VALUES

• Lead with Integrity
  • We gain trust and confidence through ethics, quality, and compliance excellence.
• Stand shoulder to shoulder no matter what
  • We combine our best thinking and communicate openly to support each other.
• Own it always
  • Every person at Emergent is engaged and accountable for delivering on our commitments.
• Break through thinking
  • We take smart risks, pursue innovation and challenge ourselves to constantly improve.
• Compete where it counts
  • We set the right goals and respect each other as we conquer them together.