Director / Senior Director, Corporate Development & Strategy
$215,000–$330,000 year
HybridBoston, Massachusetts, United States
Job Summary
Lead Ironwood's annual strategic planning process, including portfolio and external opportunity assessment and prioritization. Develop strategic analyses on capital allocation, portfolio strategy, and long-range planning for senior management and the Board of Directors. Build competitive intelligence and market landscape assessments across GI and rare diseases to inform business development priorities. Partner with Finance, R&D, Commercial, and Investor Relations to translate strategy into operating plans and external communications. Drive out-licensing, partnership, and acquisition efforts by identifying opportunities, developing stage-gated evaluation criteria, and leading cross-functional teams to analyze and negotiate transactions. This role reports to the Chief Strategy Officer and supports the next phase of Ironwood's growth in GI and rare diseases.
Required Qualifications
- BA/BS or equivalent
- 8+ years (Director) or 10+ years (Senior Director) of relevant business experience in the biotech and/or pharmaceutical industry
- experience in corporate development, corporate strategy, investment banking, and/or management consulting
- Demonstrated track record of success in negotiating and executing partnership / licensing / acquisition deals in pharma and/or biotech
- Demonstrated experience leading strategic analyses (e.g., market assessments, portfolio prioritization, long-range planning) and presenting recommendations to senior leadership
- Ability to identify and prioritize opportunities, evaluate risks, develop a business case and effectively frame decisions for the corporate development and strategy team as well as senior leadership
- Demonstrated ability to build rapport with therapeutic and functional area leaders and to effectively lead cross-functional teams
- Strong analytical skills, including financial modeling and valuation
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- strong relationship management skills
- Desire to be part of a team and demonstrated success in a highly collaborative environment
- Valid passport
- ability to travel domestically and internationally 10-20%
Desired Qualifications
- MBA
- Experience in GI and/or rare disease therapeutic areas
- Experience supporting Board materials, investor communications, or corporate strategic planning processes
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