Onsite Director, Search & Evaluation – Business Development & Strategy

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About the role

  • Director of Search and Evaluation in Business Development & Strategy at Merz Therapeutics. Leading partnerships and technical diligence in the biopharma sector for innovative solutions.

Responsibilities

  • Join our motivated team as Director of Search and Evaluation in the Business Development & Strategy team (BD&S)
  • Leading external engagement and technical diligence for potential partnerships
  • Act as an ambassador for Merz Therapeutics by identifying, evaluating, and building relationships with potential partners in specialty neuroscience
  • Lead cross-functional due diligence processes, including scientific, clinical, and operational assessments of partnership opportunities
  • Organize and deliver multi-functional technical due diligence deliverables, presentations, and recommendations in support of partnership opportunities
  • Provide insights on scientific trends and support evaluations in neuroscience and other therapeutic areas as needed
  • Contribute to strategic discussions, competitor analysis, and disease area reviews
  • Support outreach and technical due diligence for out-licensing activities of internal assets
  • Coordinate search and evaluation opportunities with BD negotiating peer and provide support to broader BD&S initiatives during peak periods

Requirements

  • Successfully completed university degree in natural sciences, with a PhD, MD, or equivalent preferred
  • 10+ years of experience in biopharma industry, including at least 5 years in an external search & evaluation related role
  • Established industry network and history of participation in successful transactions
  • Proven track record in identifying and evaluating partnership opportunities
  • Hands-on experience with cross-functional technical due diligence
  • Strong understanding of drug development and the biopharma landscape
  • Familiarity with science and medical trends in neuroscience
  • Excellent communication, presentation, and relationship-building skills
  • Ability to work cross-functionally and manage complex projects with global stakeholders

Benefits

  • Attractive remuneration with extensive social benefits
  • Above-average vacation days
  • Potential for a hybrid working model (50:50)
  • Attractive location in Frankfurt am Main with good transport links
  • Modern workplaces and a high-quality company restaurant
  • Variety of employer-subsidized benefits such as gym membership “WellPass”, transport offers and other Corporate Benefits

Job title

Director, Search & Evaluation – Business Development & Strategy

Job type

Experience level

Lead

Salary

Not specified

Degree requirement

Postgraduate Degree

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