Associate Director, Search & Evaluation (Immunology)
$160,300–$297,700 year
Hybrid · Cambridge, Massachusetts, United States
Job Summary
Associate Director, Search & Evaluation (Immunology) at Novartis, Cambridge, USA. Identify and evaluate external immunology therapeutic opportunities across the development value chain; lead search activities with triage and prioritization based on strategic BD/licensing objectives; build and analyze competitive landscapes and innovation ecosystems to inform opportunity sourcing; conduct triage and due diligence for inbound opportunities with clear documentation and structured recommendations; collaborate cross-functionally to prepare high-quality materials for governance reviews and deal execution; engage stakeholders across research, commercial, and corporate development to drive alignment and informed decisions; present strategic opportunities to senior leadership and contribute to internal consensus building; represent Novartis at industry conferences and external meetings to strengthen partnerships and market visibility; requires strong understanding of drug discovery and development, ability to translate scientific data into strategic recommendations, and excellent cross-functional collaboration and communication skills.
Required Qualifications
- Advanced university degree in life sciences
- Working experience in pharmaceutical/biotech industry preferably in business development, strategy, consulting, or research
- Strong understanding of drug discovery, clinical development, and emerging therapeutic concepts
- Demonstrated ability to analyze complex scientific data and translate insights into strategic recommendations
- Proven experience collaborating across cross-functional teams in a matrixed global organization
- Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills, with ability to influence senior leadership
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