Executive Director – Corporate Development

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in California.

📋 Description

• Oversee the assessment and implementation of M&A, in-licensing, strategic collaborations, partnerships, investments, and other transactions that enhance the portfolio.

• Manage the entire deal lifecycle, including evaluation, business case formulation, valuation, due diligence, deal structuring, term sheet negotiation, and closing.

• Create transaction strategies and deal structures that balance opportunities, risks, capital needs, and value generation.

• Collaborate with Legal and functional leaders to negotiate term sheets and final agreements.

• Lead cross-functional due diligence teams, synthesizing findings and risks for senior management.

• Prepare and deliver transaction recommendations and analyses to senior leadership and, if necessary, the Board of Directors.

• Lead or assist with out-licensing, regional partnerships, divestitures, and other externalization efforts.

• Contribute to corporate strategy, identify growth opportunities, analyze value drivers, and support strategic decision-making.

• Maintain connections with potential collaborators, investment banks, and strategic consulting partners.

• Represent Travere at industry and partnership events and conferences.

• Mentor members of the Corporate Development team and enhance corporate development capabilities and processes.

⛳️ Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in a scientific, business, or related field is required.

• 12–15+ years of experience in the biotechnology or pharmaceutical sectors, with a focus on corporate/business development, search and evaluation, investment banking, management consulting, venture capital, or a similar area.

• Proven experience in leading and successfully closing intricate biopharma transactions from initial evaluation through diligence, negotiation, and execution.

• In-depth understanding of drug development, commercialization, regulatory issues, intellectual property, and pharmaceutical development economics.

• Strong financial and analytical skills, including valuation methods, financial modeling, commercial forecasts, rNPV/DCF analysis, and transaction economics.

• Demonstrated capability in leading cross-functional teams.

• Excellent interpersonal, communication, and presentation abilities.

• Strong executive presence with the ability to influence senior stakeholders without having direct authority.

• Willingness to travel up to 25% domestically and internationally.

• An advanced degree such as an MBA, PhD, MD, or another relevant graduate degree is highly preferred.

🏝️ Benefits

• Premium health, financial, work-life, and well-being benefits for eligible employees and their dependents.

• Wellness and employee support programs.

• Life insurance.

• Disability benefits.

• Retirement plans with employer matching.

• Generous paid time off.

• Short-term incentive compensation.

• Long-term incentive compensation through company stock.