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Incyte

Biopharmaceutical company pursuing drug discovery.

Director – Search & Evaluation

Biology & BiotechUpdated on Nov 10
Full-timeWilmington, DE, USANo salary listedIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

  • An advanced science degree (M.S., R.Ph., Pharm.D., M.D., or Ph.D.) is required.
  • At least 4 years of related equity research, consulting, or pharmaceutical/biotechnology industry experience, with a record of accomplishment in business development, is required.
  • Expertise in oncology is required.
  • Proficiency in building comprehensive opportunity assessments and presentations that incorporate research findings and provide a rationale for business recommendations is required.
  • Experience building revenue forecasts and financial valuation models is required.
  • Ability to align internal stakeholders and represent Incyte externally as a partner is required.

Responsibilities

  • Identify pharmaceutical licensing or acquisition opportunities in key therapeutic areas of strategic interest, including oncology, hematology, and dermatology.
  • Conduct detailed scientific reviews of preclinical and clinical data, outline development timelines, and summarize data in the context of the competitive landscape.
  • Coordinate scientific diligence teams comprising functional area experts to review in-licensing opportunities and interface between project teams and executive leadership.
  • Lead comprehensive opportunity assessments, including detailed scientific-data analysis, development-plan outlines, analysis of market dynamics and competitive landscapes, primary and secondary research findings, target product profiles and future product positioning, and detailed revenue forecasts and financial models assessing net present value.
  • Develop and maintain a deep understanding of oncology, hematology, and dermatology.
  • Participate in scientific and partnering conferences.
  • Present analyses to internal team members and senior management.

Desired Qualifications

  • An MBA or advanced finance experience is preferred.
  • A strong analytical background, demonstrated problem-solving skills, attention to detail, and a strong understanding of pharmacology are preferred.

About the Company

Incyte

Biopharmaceutical company pursuing drug discovery.

Incyte develops and sells medicines by discovering and developing new drugs, focusing on diseases in inflammation, autoimmunity, and blood cancers. Its core product, Jakafi (ruxolitinib), is a JAK1/2 inhibitor approved to treat a rare blood cancer and works by blocking JAK enzymes to reduce abnormal blood cell growth. The company also expands its pipeline through research collaborations, partnerships, and acquisitions, such as the 2024 purchase of Escient Pharmaceuticals to strengthen its inflammation and autoimmune portfolio. Unlike some competitors that rely mainly on internal programs, Incyte combines in-house discovery with external collaborations and strategic deals to grow its drug candidates from early research to approved therapies. The goal is to deliver medicines that help patients with serious diseases by building a diverse, clinically validated portfolio of treatments through internal efforts and partnerships.

Company size
1,001-5,000
Company stage
IPO
Headquarters
Wilmington, DE
Founded
1991

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