What are the responsibilities and job description for the Sr. Director of Business Development position at Legend Biotech?
Legend Biotech is seeking Sr. Director of Business Development as part of the Business Development team based in Somerset, New Jersey.
Role Overview
Legend Biotech is a leader in Cell Therapy. We are currently growing our Business Development group and are looking for an energetic business development professional to join our team
Key Responsibilities
Legend Biotech maintains a drug-free workplace.
Benefits:
Role Overview
Legend Biotech is a leader in Cell Therapy. We are currently growing our Business Development group and are looking for an energetic business development professional to join our team
Key Responsibilities
- Work with the Business Development team to identify target opportunities and companies for in-bound and out-bound programs
- Work closely with our global R&D teams and play an important role in building Legend’s pipeline
- Engage in activities including attending key partnering and therapy area conferences to monitor new scientific developments, and developing contacts
- Lead internal due diligence activities
- Work closely with other key line functions to define deal construct
- Assist transactions lead during business negotiations
- Champion licensing and collaboration opportunities with Legend management
- PhD in biological sciences is required
- 5 years' relevant experience in business development in the pharma/biotech industry is highly preferred
- Must have background in cell biology and/or immunology
- Strong knowledge & experience in the drug development process
- Expertise in cell therapy
- Excellent verbal and writing communication skills
- Experience in leading cross-functional teams with good track record in business development
- Prior experience in business development search and due diligence activities preferred
- Prior experience in BD transactions a plus
Legend Biotech maintains a drug-free workplace.
Benefits:
- Health Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Life Insurance
- Matched 401K
- Flexible Spending Account
- Health Savings Account
- AD&D Insurance
- Short-Term Disability
- Long-Term Disability
- Paid Maternity Leave
- Paid Paternity Leave
- Pet Insurance
- Critical Illness Insurance
- Hospital Indemnity Insurance
- Accident Insurance
- Legal Insurance
- Commuter Benefits
- Employee Assistance Program
