Sr. Director, Business Development

Currax Pharmaceuticals LLC is a specialty pharmaceuticals company focused on providing increased access to life- changing medications for patients and healthcare providers. We seek to improve patient health and quality of life through the acquisition and commercialization of medications, including Contrave, Silenor, Treximet, ONZETRA Xsail, and a portfolio of generic medications.

At Currax, we take pride in our mission to serve patients, and we value authenticity and collaboration in our workplace. As we experience an exciting period of accelerated growth, our organization is rich with opportunities for our people to gain hands-on experience and fulfill career aspirations while making a direct impact on the lives of patients we serve.

The Sr. Director, Business Development will drive the strategic growth initiatives for Currax's commercial business by structuring, negotiating and executing transactions to expand our drug portfolio, maximize the value of existing assets and strengthen relationships with key stakeholders. Transaction types include in/out licensing and M&A activities, co-development / co-promotion, collaboration, and option deals, as well as divestiture and carve-outs. This role will support those efforts through development of analytical assessments, financial evaluation and market research techniques to determine opportunity viability and success. This role will report to the President and CEO and will collaborate with cross functional team leadership.

• Strategic Planning - Lead the formulation and implementation of global business development strategy to expand portfolio, market reach and long-range planning. Coordinate strategy across all functions that impact business development efforts including, Finance, Sales, Marketing, Medical, Tech Operations, and Legal.
• Opportunity Identification - Seek out, investigate and assess outside opportunities for the organization for possible joint ventures and partnerships. Identify potential licensing and acquisition opportunities for commercialization in the U.S.
• Deal Execution - Oversee the full cycle of business development transactions including opportunity sourcing, due diligence, financial modeling, collaboration with Legal to secure both internal and partner alignment on all key terms from initial discussions of economics through contract execution.
• Project Management - Create project objectives and manage strict timelines to ensure the success of the project. Track and report on business development activities, pipeline status, and contract wins, providing regular updates to the President/CEO.
• Market Intelligence - Drive deep analysis of global drug market trends and activities to identify and capitalize on growth opportunities, as well as monitor the competitive landscape.
• Stakeholder Partnerships - Build and forge strong relationships with internal and external key stakeholders to foster collaboration and partnership opportunities. Serve as the company's ambassador when attending meetings, conferences and industry events.
• Communication - Deliver compelling business cases, strategic recommendations and clear communications to leadership and cross functional teams.

• Bachelor's Degree is required, advanced degree or MBA desirable
• 10-15+ years of progressive corporate Business Development experience; 7+ years in a life science company
• Deal sheet required demonstrating success in deal negotiations, licensing and acquisition or M&A activities.
• Excellent planning, organization, and project management skills are required.
• Must work with a high level of intensity and be willing to travel 25-30% of time
• Strong grasp of the fundamentals of pharmaceutical drug discovery, development, and commercialization.
• Clear understanding of financial analysis and corporate finance from critical reading of financial statements and annual reports to generation and validation of forecast and valuation models.
• Strategic and critical thinker, with ability to identify and pressure-test key sensitivities in business cases and diligence team findings.
• Practical drive for results, with ability to identify and achieve the right level of granularity to balance speed of execution and facilitate optimal decision-making by executive management.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, including experience leading cross-functional teams and successfully interacting with executive-level management.

Currax Core Values

• Integrity
• Passion
• Accountability
• Commitment
• Teamwork

Currax is committed to the health and well-being of our employees and families and offers a comprehensive benefits package. Available benefits include medical, dental, and vision coverage, 401(k) plan with company match, paid time off and holidays, and other benefits to support your physical, financial, and social well-being.i

Currax is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination based upon age, ancestry, color, creed, disability, marital status, medical condition, genetic information, military and veteran status, national origin, political activities or affiliation, race, sex, gender, gender identity and gender expression, sexual orientation, as well as any other category protected by law. Read our full EEO statement at http://www.curraxpharma.com/careers/eeo-statement/