Business Development Director

February 28

🏄 California – Remote

Although this job is listed in California, this company may be open to hiring remote in other states.

💵 $194.5k - $230.1k / year

⏰ Full Time

🟡 Mid-level

🟠 Senior

💰 Business Development (BDR)

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Amgen

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Amgen is a global leader in biotechnology, focusing on the development and commercialization of innovative medicines made from living cells. The company aims to treat serious illnesses, often targeting diseases with limited therapeutic options. Amgen emphasizes scientific innovation and is committed to ethical research, patient safety, and environmental sustainability. It actively engages in clinical trials and is known for its contributions to the fields of cancer treatment and obesity management among others.

Biologics • Human therapeutics • Development of novel products

10,000+ employees

Founded 1980

🧬 Biotechnology

💊 Pharmaceuticals

🔬 Science

💰 Post-IPO Debt on 2022-12

📋 Description

• Join Amgen’s Mission of Serving Patients. • Director of External Research and Development, Cardiometabolic/Obesity. • Lead Amgen’s business development efforts in identifying potential in-licensing, M&A, or collaborations. • Develop and nurture a network of key industry and academic contacts. • Manage the search and identification of opportunities. • Lead technical evaluations of opportunities. • Ensure effective decision-making processes and engage in business negotiations. • Collaborate closely with senior management and R&D. • Mentor direct reports. • Support out-licensing activities.

🎯 Requirements

• 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 Qualifications: Doctorate in scientific discipline, with robust working knowledge in cardiovascular, metabolic or other therapeutic area. • 4+ years of management and/or leadership experience in business and drug development activities, and strong technical R&D experience along with business development and licensing experience. • Strong leadership, scientific, organizational, communication, and project management skills. • Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously. • Excellent presentation skills. • Effective communication skills pertaining to scientific and business development. • Must demonstrate ability to foresee and solve problems, and prioritize and meet deadlines. • Strong team player, experience in successfully managing direct reports and a demonstrated ability to interface effectively with all-levels of staff across differing functional expertise. • Demonstrated ability to create and build relationships with internal and external parties. • Professional demeanor with strong decision making. • Be able to work independently, manage large cross functional teams, and mentor individuals.

🏖️ Benefits

• A comprehensive employee benefits package, including a Retirement and Savings Plan with generous company contributions • Group medical, dental and vision coverage • Life and disability insurance • Flexible spending accounts • A discretionary annual bonus program, or for field sales representatives, a sales-based incentive plan • Stock-based long-term incentives • Award-winning time-off plans • Flexible work models, including remote and hybrid work arrangements, where possible