Biogen · 1 week ago
Senior Director of New Ventures
Cambridge, MA
Full-time
Onsite
Director/Executive
$225K/yr - $310K/yr
8+ years expBiogen is a mid-sized biotechnology company committed to transforming patients’ lives through innovative science. The Senior Director of New Ventures will lead the Corporate Development team in identifying and evaluating investment opportunities to build an externalized portfolio of research and early clinical stage assets, thereby augmenting Biogen's pipeline and ensuring long-term growth through strategic partnerships and investments.
BiotechnologyHealth CareNeuroscienceTherapeutics
Responsibilities
Proactively survey the scientific, medical, and technological landscape to identify impactful emerging areas of innovation
Lead focused cross-functional due diligence teams to evaluate opportunities and drive discussions with internal stakeholders and external KOLs
Triage and prioritize potential investment opportunities, managing a comprehensive deal database
Create and present written deal summaries and visual presentations to senior leadership, highlighting the scientific and strategic importance of proposed opportunities
Maintain alignment with Research and early Development organizations to track external programs and assess potential transitions into Biogen's internal pipeline
Support and oversee portfolio companies, potentially serving as a Board observer
Foster and maintain robust networks with the venture capital and biotech communities
Qualification
Required
Ph.D. or M.D. in life sciences or a related field, with 8+ years of experience in the biotechnology, venture capital, and/or pharmaceutical industry
Experience in venture capital firms and/or formation and operationalization of seed/series A companies
Comprehensive knowledge of the biotech operating model, portfolio risk management, and drug discovery/early development
Proficiency in multiple transaction types (e.g., equity and option deals)
Experience leading multidisciplinary teams, presenting complex proposals, and influencing senior management decisions
Ability to operate with a high level of independence and guide others
Benefits
Medical, Dental, Vision, & Life insurances
Fitness & Wellness programs including a fitness reimbursement
Short- and Long-Term Disability insurance
A minimum of 15 days of paid vacation and an additional end-of-year shutdown time off (Dec 26-Dec 31)
Up to 12 company paid holidays + 3 paid days off for Personal Significance
80 hours of sick time per calendar year
Paid Maternity and Parental Leave benefit
401(k) program participation with company matched contributions
Employee stock purchase plan
Tuition reimbursement of up to $10,000 per calendar year
Employee Resource Groups participation
Company
Biogen
Biogen is an American biotechnology company that provides therapeutics for neurological, autoimmune, and rare diseases.
Founded in 1978Cambridge, Massachusetts, USA
5001-10000 employees
H1B Sponsorship
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Trends of Total Sponsorships
2025 (100)
2024 (93)
2023 (101)
2022 (134)
2021 (104)
2020 (114)
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$1.5BKey Investors
JP Morgan
2023-08-28Post Ipo Debt· $1.5B
1991-09-27IPO
Leadership Team
Robin C. Kramer
Executive Vice President, Chief Financial Officer
Priya Singhal
Executive Vice President, Head of Development
Recent News
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