Associate Director - Business Development

Job Description

• Build and leverage existing network/contacts within the broad pharmaceutical industry (pharmaceutical and biotechnology companies, academia, investors, etc.) to continuously identify new business opportunities.

• In addition to leveraging personal network, utilize available databases to scout new leads and, as appropriate, recommend promising new databases and resources to the team.

• Effectively and persuasively present Mitsubishi Tanabe as a preferred partner to all potential leads.

• Screen, identify and conduct initial scientific evaluation of new business opportunities working closely with colleagues in the US and global business development teams.

• Participate in cross-functional teams to conduct further business and scientific analyses, working closely with marketing, sales, legal, R&D, CMC and other functions. Leverage relationships and insights as needed to fully support the due diligence process.

• Support the partnering process including participation in initial partnership, licensing and/or
  acquisition negotiations.

• Manage multiple projects at various stages of development. Develop and seamlessly transition mature leads to other colleagues while continuously pursuing new leads to ensure a steady pipeline of business.

• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• BA or BS in a scientific discipline related to pharmaceuticals (e.g., Biology, Chemistry, Animal
  Science, etc.)
  Preferred:An advanced science degree (Master's, PhD or MD).

• Minimum of 7 years of progressive experience in the pharmaceutical industry.

• Preferred:
  5 years of experience specifically in business development or product evaluation/investment identifying potential business opportunities.

• Highly preferred:
  a strong scientific background with R&D or project management experience.

• Solid understanding of the pharmaceutical clinical development process associated with FDA regulations.
  

• Knowledge of clinical and commercial unmet needs across a variety of therapeutic areas, and preferably, knowledge of the CNS therapeutic area and movement disorders in particular.

• An existing network of contacts within the industry that can be leveraged to develop new business
  opportunity leads.

• Strong multitasking skills to manage leads at varying stages of development.

• Outstanding oral/written communication, interpersonal, presentation and negotiation skills.

• Willingness to travel as needed primarily in North America.

Additional Information

Our Value Proposition:

Enjoy the fast-moving, entrepreneurial spirit more typically found in a small biotech, complemented by the benefits of a global pharmaceutical/chemical conglomerate.At this time, Mitsubishi Tanabe Pharma America offers our employees unparalleled opportunities for career success coupled with a supportive level of employee benefits:

Medical/Dental Life Insurance | Supplemental Life Insurance/Dependent Life Insurance |Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance | Business Travel Accident Insurance | Short-Term Disability | Long-Term Disability | Flexible Spending Accounts | Employee’s Savings Plan (401K Plan) | Competitive Paid Time Off