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Director of Business Development & Acquisitions - Analytics and Operations

North Chicago, IL, us💼 Full-time🗓 2026-06-26 → 2026-07-31

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

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