Senior Director, Business Development

Description

At Medison, we offer hope to patients suffering from rare and severe diseases. Through strategic partnerships with best-in-class biotech companies, we commercialize innovative therapies across global markets.

Our culture is rooted in care, agility, collaboration, and innovation, and we’re united by a shared purpose to make a meaningful difference.

If you’re passionate about driving growth and delivering breakthrough innovation to patients, we invite you to be part of our journey. 

We are seeking a highly driven Senior Director, Business Development to lead Medison’s Search and Evaluation (S&E) and execute strategic partnerships. The leader will be responsible for managing the S&E team, identify, assess and execute transactions that align with our long-term growth strategy. The ideal candidate will be a seasoned professional with the ability to operate as an owner, manage and inspire cross functional teams and engage effectively with C-level executives internally and externally with biotech partners.

Responsibilities

• Lead Medison’s S&E team of PhD professionals. Manage identification and evaluation of strategic partnerships and business development opportunities, ensuring rigor analysis, robust intake, triage, and cross-functional alignment.
• Collaborate and lead the integration of scientific, commercial, financial, and strategic analyses into comprehensive business cases.
• Engage and collaborate with external partners to structure transactions, negotiate term sheet and contract documents.
• Serve as a trusted advisor to senior leadership on partnership strategy and business development priorities.
• Build and sustain strong relationships across internal and external stakeholders.
• Represent Medison externally at key industry conferences and with potential partners, serving as a visible ambassador for the company’s growth strategy.

Requirements

• PhD in Life Sciences; MBA a plus.
• 10-15 years experience in business development, licensing, or corporate development within pharma/biotech. Specific experience in S&E required.
• Rare disease and oncology experience preferred, but not mandatory.
• Demonstrated successful track record in leading and closing late stage deals e.g. Pivotal/P3/filed/Marketed assets. Ex US transaction experience preferred, but not mandatory.
• Entrepreneurial mind set, highly driven, excited by fast-paced hyper growth company.
• Deep understanding of the drug development lifecycle, clinical data analysis and regulatory pathways.
• Knowledge of financial analysis/valuation and deal structuring.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to engage with C-level executives.
• Inspirational leader. Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams and manage multiple complex workstreams.

We Offer:

• The opportunity to make an impact at the highest levels
• A patient centric, mission-driven culture that values collaboration, excellence and ownership
• Competitive compensation and benefits package

Location: United States (Greater NY or Greater Boston preferred; remote position)

Reports to: VP, Head of Business Development

Expected Base Pay Range (USD): $225,000-$275,000 per annum

The successful candidate’s starting base pay will be determined based on job-related skills, experience, qualifications, work location, and market conditions. The expected base pay range for this role may be modified based on market conditions.

Medison is committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or protected veteran status.