Exact Sciences · 4 days ago
Lead Business Development Consultant
Madison, WI
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$156K/yr - $234K/yr
8+ years expExact Sciences is focused on changing how the world prevents, detects, and guides treatment for cancer. The Lead Business Development Consultant will identify and pursue strategic business opportunities while managing projects and building key business relationships to drive successful negotiations and closures of business deals.
BiotechnologyHealth DiagnosticsManufacturingMedical
No H1B
Responsibilities
Identify potential business deals by monitoring publications, announcements, and market trends, attending events, and through contact with potential partners; respond to inquiries and explore opportunities
Screen potential business deals through analysis of internal priorities, corporate strategy, market dynamics, deal requirements, and financials
Communicate frequently and effectively with all levels of the organization; including corporate strategy team members, project team members (core and extended), functional managers, commercial organization, key opinion leaders, stakeholders, and partners
Deliver effective presentations of analyses, findings, and recommendations to senior management, the Exact Sciences leadership team, and the project teams, creating visual displays of quantitative information
Support development of negotiating strategies and positions; propose development of early integration plans for new venture in keeping with deal theses; examine risks and potentials; estimate partners' needs and goals
Partner with immediate supervisor and senior leadership (CFO, etc.) to provide necessary resources to close new business deals by coordinating requirements, developing, and negotiating contracts, and integrating contract requirements with business operations
Manage and prioritize strategies, initiatives, and workload proactively in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment
Apply qualitative and analytical skills with strong attention to detail
Apply experience working in a matrix management organization with primary responsibility for success while relying on a team of resources, which are not direct reports
Uphold company mission and values through accountability, innovation, integrity, quality, and teamwork
Support and comply with the company’s Quality Management System policies and procedures
Maintain regular and reliable attendance
Ability to act with an inclusion mindset and model these behaviors for the organization
Ability to travel 20% of working time away from work location, may include overnight/weekend travel
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Biology, Genetics, Business Development, Product Management, Business Administration, Management, Marketing, or field as outlined in the essential duties
Significant experience in corporate or business development, strategy, alliance management, or product management experience in the diagnostic, laboratory testing service, or life science industries
Demonstrated ability to evaluate and solve complex business challenges through structured analysis and understand strategic implications of different approaches
Demonstrated success with oral and written communications/presentations, influence and persuasion, and facilitation of cross-functional teams at all levels of the organization
Exceptional interpersonal, teamwork, and verbal and written communication skills; ability to convey important messages and drive focus through variety of communication methods
Ability to identify clear next steps and drive progress in the face of ambiguity and unclear ownership
Ability to influence cross-functional partners at all levels of the organization
Ability to balance cost, quality, and schedule constraints while escalating issues as needed
Ability to prioritize and balance multiple competing priorities within and across multiple initiatives at the same time
Ability to apply experience in risk management, change management, and business development
Demonstrated ability to perform the essential duties of the position with or without accommodation
Applicants must be currently authorized to work in country where work will be performed on a full or part-time basis. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of employment visas at this time
Preferred
Master's degree or advanced degree in Biology, Genetics, Business Administration, or field as outlined in the essential duties
Experience in strategy consulting
Experience with NGS (next generation sequencing) and/or molecular diagnostics
Expertise in oncology (to include immuno-oncology)
8+ years of experience in the healthcare industry (diagnostics preferred) with progressive increase in scope and strategic responsibilities
2+ years of project management experience with demonstrated knowledge of project management techniques and tools
Benefits
Paid time off (including days for vacation, holidays, volunteering, and personal time)
Paid leave for parents and caregivers
A retirement savings plan
Wellness support
Health benefits including medical, prescription drug, dental, and vision coverage
Company
Exact Sciences
Exact Sciences offers a portfolio of cancer screening and diagnostic tests that span from early detection to treatment monitoring.
5001-10000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$2.75B2025-06-20Acquired
2024-04-11Post Ipo Debt· $620.7M
2023-02-23Post Ipo Debt· $500M
Leadership Team
Kevin Conroy
Chairman & CEO
Aaron Bloomer
Executive Vice President, CFO
Recent News
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