Director of External Research & Development - South San Francisco, CA
$194497/y-$230061/y
2 days ago
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Summary
VetJobs is seeking a Director of External Research & Development to join their team in South San Francisco, CA. The role involves leading Amgen's search and evaluation for external partnerships focusing on small molecule drug discovery and oncology technologies.
About the Role
As the Director of External Research & Development, you will be responsible for leading the search and evaluation of external partnerships, negotiating and executing transactions, and collaborating with cross-functional teams. You will develop and nurture a global network of industry contacts, manage technical evaluations, and ensure efficient decision-making processes. The role also includes leading strategic discussions, mentoring others, and contributing to technology evaluations outside of small molecule drug discovery.
About You
Required:
- Doctorate degree in a scientific field & 4 years of experience in drug development industry and/or biopharma business development.
- Or Master's degree in a scientific field & 7 years of experience in drug development industry and/or biopharma business development.
- Or Bachelor's degree in a scientific field & 9 years of experience in R&D and/or biopharma business development.
Preferred:
- Doctorate in scientific field with strong knowledge in discovery and technology platforms.
- 4+ years of management and/or leadership experience in business and drug development activities.
- Strong leadership, scientific, organizational, communication, and project management skills.
- Excellent presentation and effective communication skills.
Benefits
- Comprehensive employee benefits package including medical, dental, and vision coverage.
- Retirement and Savings Plan with generous company contributions.
- Discretionary annual bonus program.
- Stock-based long-term incentives.
- Award-winning time-off plans.
- Flexible work models, including remote and hybrid work arrangements.
VetJobs
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South San Francisco, CA