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BioCryst Pharmaceuticals, Inc.Core Competencies
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Demonstrates expertise in developing and executing external innovation strategies within the pharmaceutical and biotechnology sectors, with a strong focus on scientific due diligence and partnership evaluation. Proven ability to manage cross-functional collaboration and maintain compliance with legal and regulatory standards.
Highest-signal resume keywords
External Innovation Strategy DevelopmentScientific Due DiligenceOpportunity AssessmentCross-Functional CollaborationPharmaceutical Industry Experience
About the role
Key responsibilities & impact- Develop BioCryst’s External Innovation strategy and execution to build the pipeline
- Lead sourcing and assessment of innovative assets and approaches from initial evaluation through contracting
- Work with BD, SDIO, R&D, commercial, legal, and finance functions to advance assets through the dealmaking process
- Search for, identify, and evaluate partnering opportunities globally
- Lead scientific and technical assessment of partnering opportunities
- Manage external-party interactions and project management during assessment and deal processes
- Oversee and contribute to scientific, technical, and overall evaluation processes
- Develop recommendations and proposals for senior management and governance committees
- Coordinate or contribute to scientific and technical due diligence, including due diligence reports and senior management presentations
- Track and communicate active assessments and deal flow, including timely recording of opportunities in internal databases
- Build BioCryst’s profile as a compelling partner by networking with current and potential partners globally
- Contribute to negotiation of non-binding term sheets and definitive agreements
- Coordinate and integrate scientific and technical inputs, including R&D work plans, Clinical Development Plans, and technical success criteria
- Support development of deal structures, risk mitigation, and negotiating strategies with BD
- Ensure compliance with legal, regulatory, and internal governance standards
- Manage confidentiality and risk throughout the deal process
- Perform other duties as assigned
Requirements
What you’ll need- Bachelor’s degree in business, life sciences, or related field required
- Minimum 10 years’ experience within the pharmaceutical or biotechnology industry, with an outstanding track record of accomplishment, or an equivalent combination of education and experience
- Proven experience with search and evaluation and external innovation, including sourcing, opportunity assessment, and knowledge of transaction structures
- Experience in scientific due diligence and rare diseases highly desired
- Excellent communication and analytical skills
- Proven ability to work collaboratively across functions
- Ability to work with individuals at different levels and manage through influence
- Ability to develop, leverage, and maintain internal and external networks
- Ability to keep up to date with rare disease innovation
Benefits
Comp & perks- Equal employment opportunity protections
- Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
- Compliance with federal, state, and local employment law
ATS Keywords
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Hard Skills
Opportunity AssessmentScientific Due DiligenceContract NegotiationRisk MitigationTransaction StructuresProject ManagementData TrackingAnalytical SkillsDeal StructuringClinical Development Plans
Soft Skills
Excellent CommunicationCollaborative WorkInfluence ManagementNetworking SkillsAnalytical Thinking
Industry Keywords
Pharmaceutical IndustryBiotechnology IndustryRare DiseasesCompliance StandardsGovernance StandardsInnovation SourcingPartnering OpportunitiesDue Diligence ReportsBusiness DevelopmentInternal Databases