Business Development Support & Evaluations Lead
Lead and execute financial evaluations in support of the Business Development organization, including valuation modeling, scenario and sensitivity analyses, and comparable transaction benchmarking. Deliver hands-on financial analyses for potential and existing alliances and partnerships to support strategic reviews, business cases, and long-range planning.
Oversee review and coach one direct report, ensuring high-quality financial models, sound assumptions, and consistent analytical standards. Serve on deal teams, providing valuation diligence and analytical support throughout the transaction lifecycle while maintaining independent financial judgment.
Review term sheets and contracts, advising on financial aspects and key provisions, and coordinate input from Accounting, Tax, Treasury, and other finance functions to ensure a comprehensive and consistent financial perspective.
Requirements
Bachelors Degree in Finance or other degrees with a quantitative focus (e.g., Statistics, Economics, Mathematics) required. MBA, CFA, or equivalent strongly preferred.
Experience
A minimum of 10 years of progressive experience in Finance within biotech, pharma, or life sciences. Strong business acumen with experience supporting R&D portfolio or business development functions. Strong understanding of financial models, valuations, and business proposals.
Key Skills
• Manage multiple priorities and deliver high-quality work under tight timelines. • Demonstrate ability to influence and communicate effectively with senior stakeholders in a matrixed environment. • Translate complex financial information and assumptions into effective presentations. • Advanced financial modeling and valuation skills, including ability to build and interpret discounted cash flow (DCF), NPV, IRR, and scenario-based models for BD and strategic decisions.
Personal Qualities
• Strong intellectual curiosity and initiative, proactively identifying opportunities for optimization or insight generation. • Excellent collaboration skills, with an ability to inspire and motivate teams. • Strong analytical, strategic planning, and problem-solving skills. • Thrives in a fast-paced matrixed environment where priorities shift and collaboration is key. • Attention to detail and high standards of analytical accuracy under tight timelines. • Ability to influence and build relationships at all levels of the organization.