Search And Evaluation Director, Respiratory & Immunology

AstraZeneca

Base: $172,624 - $258,936; bonus/equity: short-ter...
Strong r&d scientific background
Business and strategic acumen
Excellent communication skills
This role drives search efforts for external innovation and conducts technical due diligence to ensure an in-depth understanding of investment opportunities

Job Summary

  • This role drives search efforts for external innovation and conducts technical due diligence to ensure an in-depth understanding of investment opportunities.
  • The position requires identifying, evaluating, and maintaining the landscape of external in-licensing opportunities from academia, biotechs, and peer-pharma.
  • Benefits include a qualified retirement program, paid vacation, health coverage, and eligibility for short-term incentive bonuses and equity-based long-term incentives.

Matching Summary

This role drives search efforts for external innovation and conducts technical due diligence to ensure an in-depth understanding of investment opportunities.

Salary

Base: $172,624 - $258,936; Bonus/Equity: Short-term incentive bonus and equity-based long-term incentive program eligible; Benefits: 401(k), paid vacation, holidays, leaves, medical, dental, vision

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Strong R&D scientific background
  • Business and strategic acumen
  • Excellent communication skills
  • MD or PhD with 5+ years experience
  • Experience in drug discovery and clinical development

Nice-to-have

  • Entrepreneurial attitude and delivery focus
  • Ability to navigate matrixed work environment
  • MBA degree preferred
  • AI-enabled tools proficiency
  • International cultural awareness

Key Requirements

  • MD or PhD required
  • 5+ years relevant life sciences or consulting experience
  • Proven leadership abilities in R&D environment
  • Strong scientific reputation in R&I
  • Basic understanding of deal-making

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