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Executive Director – Search & Evaluation
| Company | Travere Therapeutics |
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| Location | San Diego, CA, USA |
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| Salary | $238000 – $320000 |
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| Type | Full-Time |
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| Degrees | PhD, MD |
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| Experience Level | Senior, Expert or higher |
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Requirements
- MD or Ph.D. in Life Sciences, Biotechnology, or a related field; MBA or additional business qualifications are a plus
- 10+ years of relevant scientific experience and a minimum of 8+ years of experience in biotechnology or pharmaceutical industries with a focus on business development, search and evaluation, or similar roles
- Strong scientific acumen and ability to interpret complex data and clinical findings. Exposure to the full spectrum of drug development from discovery to commercialization
- Proven track record of successful evaluation and in-licensing of biopharma assets
- Demonstrated ability to effectively collaborate cross-functionally
- Knowledge and experience in nephrology is a plus
Responsibilities
- Closely collaborate with Travere’s scientific leaders to help define and implement scientific strategy for external sources of innovation in the specialty nephrology and rare disease therapeutic areas
- Identify leads and source new Business Development opportunities that are consistent with the company’s scientific and business objectives
- Conduct thorough scientific evaluations of potential in-licensing, acquisition, or collaboration opportunities
- Serve as a key member of the cross-functional deal team through diligence, negotiation, contract execution and integration of acquisitions and partnerships
- Build and maintain relationships with key stakeholders in the biopharma community, including researchers, industry experts, and potential partners
- Present findings and recommendations to senior leadership providing insights to inform strategic decision-making
- Stay abreast of industry trends, emerging technologies, and competitive activities to inform search strategies and evaluations
- Leverage multiple information sources to identify promising assets and other external opportunities, including publications, presentations, competitive intelligence, scientific conferences, and industry-related databases
Preferred Qualifications
- The ideal candidate will embody Travere’s core values: Courage, Community Spirit, Patient Focus and Teamwork
- Strong professional experience in a similar role within the pharmaceutical industry
- Well organized with the ability to multitask, prioritize, and manage shifting responsibilities in a dynamic, cross-functional teamwork environment
- Strong interpersonal, communication, and presentation skills, with the ability to convey complex concepts to diverse audiences
- Ability to travel up to 30% domestic and internationally
- All positions have an essential job function to be able to perform face to face work with colleagues and/or onsite in San Diego. No role is expected to be 100% remote.
