Overview

Associate Director/Director, Corporate Development role supporting the Chief Strategy Officer in identifying, evaluating, and executing high-impact strategic growth opportunities on a global scale. This role is critical for driving Harbour BioMed's long-term strategy by expanding its therapeutic pipeline and strengthening its competitive position through mergers & acquisitions (M&A), in-licensing, out-licensing, and strategic partnerships.

Responsibilities

• Strategic Analysis & Opportunity Sourcing: Conduct continuous landscape analysis to monitor the competitive environment, identify key industry trends, and map emerging technologies and therapeutic targets relevant to Harbour BioMed's strategy.
• Proactively identify and source new strategic opportunities, including potential M&A targets, assets for in-licensing, and strategic partnerships with biotech companies, pharmaceutical peers, and academic institutions.
• Develop and maintain a robust network of contacts across the biopharmaceutical industry, venture capital, and investment banking.
• Lead the initial screening and evaluation of inbound and outbound opportunities.
• Manage and coordinate comprehensive due diligence processes by leading cross-functional teams, including R&D, Clinical, Regulatory, Legal, Finance, and Commercial.
• Build financial models to support valuation, deal structuring, and ROI analysis for potential transactions.
• Develop and prepare compelling business cases and strategic recommendations for senior leadership.
• Support the Chief Strategy Officer in negotiating key terms and structuring deals to align with the company's strategic and financial objectives.
• Assist in the drafting of term sheets and collaborate with the legal department on definitive agreements.
• Provide support for post-deal integration planning to ensure strategic objectives are met.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree (Business/Marketing/Healthcare-related preferred).
• 8+ years of experience in corporate development, BD, or coordination (global/healthcare industry a plus).
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint); CRM tool experience (e.g., Salesforce) is preferred.
• Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and ability to work with cross-cultural teams.
• Financial modeling, valuation, and analytical skills.
• Deep understanding of the drug discovery, development, and commercialization process.
• Outstanding written and verbal communication skills, with a proven ability to present complex concepts to executive leadership.

Other Details

Employment type: Full-time.