Associate Director / Director, Corporate Development

Overview

Associate Director / Director, Corporate Development role supporting the Chief Strategy Officer in identifying, evaluating, and executing high-impact strategic growth opportunities on a global scale. This role is critical for driving Harbour BioMed's long-term strategy by expanding its therapeutic pipeline and strengthening its competitive position through mergers & acquisitions (M&A), in-licensing, out-licensing, and strategic partnerships.

Responsibilities

Strategic Analysis & Opportunity Sourcing : Conduct continuous landscape analysis to monitor the competitive environment, identify key industry trends, and map emerging technologies and therapeutic targets relevant to Harbour BioMed's strategy.

Proactively identify and source new strategic opportunities, including potential M&A targets, assets for in-licensing, and strategic partnerships with biotech companies, pharmaceutical peers, and academic institutions.

Develop and maintain a robust network of contacts across the biopharmaceutical industry, venture capital, and investment banking.

Lead the initial screening and evaluation of inbound and outbound opportunities.

Manage and coordinate comprehensive due diligence processes by leading cross-functional teams, including R&D, Clinical, Regulatory, Legal, Finance, and Commercial.

Build financial models to support valuation, deal structuring, and ROI analysis for potential transactions.

Develop and prepare compelling business cases and strategic recommendations for senior leadership.

Support the Chief Strategy Officer in negotiating key terms and structuring deals to align with the company's strategic and financial objectives.

Assist in the drafting of term sheets and collaborate with the legal department on definitive agreements.

Provide support for post-deal integration planning to ensure strategic objectives are met.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree (Business / Marketing / Healthcare-related preferred).

8+ years of experience in corporate development, BD, or coordination (global / healthcare industry a plus).

Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint); CRM tool experience (e.g., Salesforce) is preferred.

Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and ability to work with cross-cultural teams.

Financial modeling, valuation, and analytical skills.

Deep understanding of the drug discovery, development, and commercialization process.

Outstanding written and verbal communication skills, with a proven ability to present complex concepts to executive leadership.

Other Details

Employment type : Full-time.

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