Business Development Associate Director
Yuhan USA Corporation
Work location: Cambridge, MA
Employment type: Full-time
Contact Information: info@yuhan-usa.com
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Yuhan USA Corporation is seeking a driven and innovative Business Development Associate Director to join our team.
This role requires proven business development experience and will play a critical role in advancing Yuhan’s business strategy by forging key collaborations including but not limited to out-licensing activities and evaluating external assets for in-licensing. The ideal candidate will excel in a fast-paced environment, demonstrate strong initiative, and possess a balanced blend of scientific expertise and business insight.
Responsibilities:
- Ability to lead out-licensing initiatives by preparing data packages, presentations, and strategic positioning materials for Yuhan’s internal R&D pipeline assets
- Explore out-licensing opportunities through BD network, partnering meetings, and industry events
- Provide strategic insights based on deep scientific understanding and thorough analysis of market dynamics and industry trends
- Build relationships with potential business partners, outside counsel, and other key external parties
- Act as a liaison between external partners and Yuhan’s internal R&D team; facilitate meetings regarding product development, R&D collaboration, and strategic initiatives.
- Travel requirement: approximately 10%
Basic Qualifications:
- MS in Life Sciences, Pharmacy, Biology, or a related discipline
- Strong understanding of research, drug development, and clinical strategies, with awareness of the competitive landscape and industry trends in oncology, metabolic disease, and immunology & inflammation
- Excellent interpersonal, networking, and communication skills
- Legally authorized to work in the U.S.
Required experience
- Meaningful prior experience (4~8 yrs) in business development within the biotech or pharmaceutical industry, including a demonstrated track record in asset evaluation, transaction support, or external partnership management
- Ability to independently lead opportunity assessments and partner interactions
Preferred Qualifications:
- MBA, Ph.D., or other advanced degrees
- Prior experience in pharmaceutical industry business development, especially in the field of oncology, metabolic disease, and/or immunology and inflammation
- NewCo building experience
- Fluent in Korean
Documents for Application:
- CV/Resume with a cover letter
Salary & Benefits:
- Industry-competitive salary and benefits, including health insurance package and 401(K)
- Commensurate with experience