Associate Director, Business Development, Discovery Transactions

Merck & Co., Inc.

Rahway, New Jersey, US
$156,900.00 - $247,000.00; annual bonus + long-ter...
Hybrid (3 days on-site, 1 day remote)
Discovery transactions
Research laboratories support
External scientific partnerships
Merck & Co., Inc. is seeking an Associate Director, Business Development for Discovery Transactions, responsible for overseeing and negotiating scientific partnerships in support of its Research Laboratories. The ideal candidate will have a scientific background, substantial experience in business development within the pharmaceutical or biotech sectors, and strong negotiation skills

Job Summary

  • The Associate Director/ Director, Business Development & Licensing (BD&L) Discovery Transactions will oversee and negotiate a broad spectrum of transactions supporting the company's Research Laboratories in the discovery and preclinical stage.
  • Primary responsibilities include collaborating with scientists, management, legal, and external partners to negotiate various agreements and establish external scientific partnerships.
  • The company offers a comprehensive package of benefits including medical, dental, vision, retirement benefits, paid holidays, vacation, and sick days.

Matching Summary

Match Score: 85

Merck & Co., Inc. is seeking an Associate Director, Business Development for Discovery Transactions, responsible for overseeing and negotiating scientific partnerships in support of its Research Laboratories. The ideal candidate will have a scientific background, substantial experience in business development within the pharmaceutical or biotech sectors, and strong negotiation skills.

Salary

$156,900.00 - $247,000.00; Annual bonus and long-term incentive, if applicable; Medical, dental, vision, retirement, paid holidays, vacation, and sick days

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Discovery Transactions
  • Research Laboratories support
  • External scientific partnerships
  • Contract drafting and negotiation
  • Drug development process understanding

Nice-to-have

  • Influence without authority
  • Networking at industry events
  • Partner of choice establishment

Key Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in a scientific discipline
  • Minimum of 5 years work experience
  • Experience in transactions with academic institutions, biotech, and/or pharma
  • Demonstrated ability to partner with client groups
  • Superb interpersonal skills

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