Director, Search and Evaluation - Immunology
Biogen · San Francisco, CA
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Role summary
Biogen seeks a Director of Search and Evaluation to identify and assess external growth opportunities in immunology and nephrology, including partnerships, licensing, and M&A deals. The role requires leading cross-functional teams through scientific due diligence, competitive landscape analysis, and strategic recommendations to senior leadership. Candidates need a life sciences PhD, 12+ years in drug development or search & evaluation, and demonstrated expertise in immunology.
What they're looking for
- PhD in life sciences or related field (neuroscience, rare disease, drug discovery/development)
- 12+ years experience in pre-clinical development, clinical development, or search & evaluation
- Demonstrated track record in immunology therapeutic area
- Cross-functional project leadership experience
- Ability to drive stakeholder alignment and present complex evaluations to senior management
- Broad knowledge of drug development and key R&D disciplines
What you'll be doing
- Identify and evaluate external partnering and acquisition opportunities in immunology and nephrology
- Survey competitive landscape and emerging scientific/technological developments in immunology
- Lead cross-functional teams in early-stage evaluations focusing on scientific and technical merit
- Conduct scientific and clinical due diligence to advance opportunities toward term sheet stage
- Build professional networks to scout and benchmark new opportunities for prioritization
Key requirements
- Therapeutic area
- Immunology
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