Business Development Director - US

invoX Pharma Limited; United Kingdom; Remote; GBP 125,000 - 150,000

Job description

Business Development Director - US

Department: Business Development

Employment Type: Permanent - Full Time

Location: invoX Remote (Rest of world)

Reporting To: Philip Duong

Description

invoX Pharma, a subsidiary of Sino Biopharmaceutical Limited, is a global pharmaceutical company dedicated to acquiring and developing innovative clinical and pre-clinical stage drug candidates. Our mission is to expand global access to breakthrough medicines, with a focus on oncology and respiratory diseases.

Role Overview

We are seeking a Business Development Director (US based) to drive our growth strategy through deal-making, partnership development, and opportunity evaluation. This role is pivotal in sourcing, structuring, and executing high-value transactions while leveraging invoX’s platform technologies.

Key Responsibilities

• Business Development Strategy: Identify, evaluate, and execute BD opportunities, including in-licensing, out-licensing, co-promotion, co-development, investments, acquisitions, and divestments, in alignment with company objectives.
• Deal Sourcing & Market Intelligence: Leverage AI-powered analytics, market intelligence tools, and digital platforms to identify potential partnerships and assess strategic fit.
• Negotiation & Partnership Management: Lead negotiations with third-party development and supply partners, structuring deals to optimize financial terms, timelines, and strategic benefits.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work closely with commercial, portfolio, regulatory, quality, legal, IP, manufacturing, and finance teams to ensure seamless due diligence and deal execution.
• Market Insights & Competitive Analysis: Utilize AI-driven business intelligence and data analytics to assess market trends, competitor positioning, and industry developments.
• Stakeholder Engagement: Build and maintain strong relationships with potential partners, positioning invoX as a preferred partner in the biotech and pharma industry.
• Governance & Reporting: Ensure compliance with global BD governance standards and provide regular reports to senior management on BD activities.

Skills, Knowledge and Expertise

Essential:

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Life Sciences, Business, or a related field.
• Experience: Minimum of 8 years in biotech or pharmaceutical business development, including deal sourcing, structuring, and negotiation.
• Industry Knowledge: Deep understanding of the biopharma R&D landscape, from discovery through commercialization.
• Technical Skills:

o Experience with AI-driven deal sourcing, CRM platforms, and business intelligence tools.
o Proficiency in financial modelling and valuation fundamentals.
o Strong PowerPoint (PPT) skills for presenting business cases.

• Soft Skills: Strategic mindset, strong negotiation abilities, excellent communication, and cross-functional collaboration.

Preferred:

• Advanced degree (MBA, PhD, MD) is highly desirable.
• Established industry network and expertise in creative alliance structures.
• Knowledge of AI applications in biopharma business development.

Why work at invoX?

• Global Impact: Play a key role in bringing life-changing medicines to patients worldwide.
• Innovation-Driven Culture: Work in a forward-thinking environment leveraging AI and data analytics to drive business decisions.

Note: Candidates must be eligible to live and work in the United States.