Director of Business Development & Acquisitions - Analytics and Operations
Core
Drive the development and execution of Business Development & Acquisitions (BD&A) strategy while building AI-enabled analytics to improve dealmaking speed, rigor, and execution for pharmaceutical M&A and partnerships.
Role type
Director of Business Development & Acquisitions (Analytics & Operations)
Builds
AI-enabled analytics capabilities, automated screening models, competitive/market intelligence, and cross-functional BD strategy execution.
Domain
Pharmaceutical industry, Mergers & Acquisitions (M&A), Business Development, Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning.
Deliverable
production ML models | dashboards & analysis | client delivery
Required skills
AI and machine learning application, advanced analytics, strategic planning, cross-functional team leadership, financial acumen, market and scientific data synthesis, deal process optimization.
Preferred skills
Advanced degree (PharmD, PhD, MD, MBA), direct team leadership experience, deep knowledge of drug development and regulatory processes.
Technologies
AI tools, machine learning frameworks, automated screening models, data synthesis platforms.
Responsibilities
Design and deploy AI-enabled analytics for deal efficiency; lead cross-functional external innovation initiatives; own BD&A operating rhythm and process improvement; act as integrator for large deals across R&D, Commercial, and Finance; synthesize market, scientific, and financial data for leadership; drive adoption of AI workflows and governance.
Seniority
Director, hands-on IC with strategic oversight