Ardelyx, Inc. · 17 hours ago
Senior Manager, Corporate Development and Strategy
Waltham, MA
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$139K/yr - $169K/yr
3+ years expArdelyx, Inc. is a publicly traded biopharmaceutical company focused on developing innovative medicines. The Senior Manager of Corporate Development and Strategy will play a crucial role in shaping the company's growth strategies, including identifying and evaluating assets for M&A and licensing opportunities.
BiotechnologyHealth CareMedical
Responsibilities
Support the Search and Evaluation function to proactively and systemically identify external opportunities aligned with Ardelyx’s therapeutic area strategy, capabilities, and portfolio needs
Conduct the scientific, clinical, and regulatory evaluation of external opportunities in partnership with nonclinical, clinical, and regulatory R&D functional leads
Lead research with scientific/technical KOL experts to assess technology/platform across indications of interest & competitive pipeline
Collaborate closely with Business Development lead to support business case development and execution planning
Execute sourcing strategy for BD&L opportunities through proactive monitoring of the external innovation landscape including biotech, academic, and emerging companies to identify areas of strategic interest
Read and monitor leading scientific journals (i.e., NEJM, Nature, Science) for emerging technologies, preclinical, and clinical stage assets to identify new BD&L opportunities
Attend external partnering and scientific conferences and meetings
Qualification
Required
PhD, MD, PharmD or equivalent advanced degree in life sciences with 3+ years of experience in Search & Evaluation, Business Development, Strategy, or Corporate Development
Strong verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to present complex data and insights clearly in effective, concise reports and presentations
Ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment with strong attention to detail
Collaborative style, with the ability to build and enhance partnership across the organization
Benefits
401(k) plan with generous employer match
12 weeks of paid parental leave
Up to 12 weeks of living organ and bone marrow leave
Equity incentive plans
Health plans (medical, prescription drug, dental, and vision)
Life insurance and disability
Flexible time off
Annual Winter Holiday shut down
At least 11 paid holidays
Company
Ardelyx, Inc.
Ardelyx was founded with a mission to discover, develop and commercialize innovative, first-in-class medicines that meet significant unmet medical needs.
201-500 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$557.68MKey Investors
HealthCare Royalty PartnersSLR Capital PartnersNew Enterprise Associates
2022-06-30Post Ipo Debt· $20M
2022-02-24Post Ipo Debt· $27.5M
2019-12-12Post Ipo Equity· $125M
Leadership Team
Mike Raab
President & CEO
Elizabeth Grammer
Chief Legal and Administrative Officer
Recent News
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