Associate Director, Business Development, Transactions Business Development

Position: Associate Director, Business Development, Transactions United States + 1 more Business Development
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This role is considered:

Hybrid
** Overview
* * For the Associate Director, Business Development Transactions role, we are seeking a high-performing, high-potential business development professional with strong business acumen and expertise in the biotechnology and biopharmaceutical industry.

The Associate Director, Business Development (BD), will play a key role in driving the company’s growth strategy by identifying, evaluating, and executing strategic collaborations. This role will work cross-functionally to assess external opportunities, support deal execution, and contribute to long-term portfolio strategy. Success in the role requires excellent judgment, strong analytical capabilities, and ability to collaborate and influence internal and external stakeholders to drive and facilitate highly visible and time-sensitive BD projects.

Reporting to Director, Business Development, this position is
** hybrid
* * and located in
** Cambridge, MA**.
** Responsibilities
* ** Identify and evaluate potential business development opportunities, including in-licensing, out-licensing, and strategic partnerships.
* Lead and support strategic, financial, and commercial assessments of opportunities, including valuation and deal structuring.
* Manage key aspects of transaction execution, including due diligence coordination, term sheet development, and negotiation support.
* Develop materials for internal governance (e.g., investment committees) and senior leadership presentations.
* Collaborate closely with internal stakeholders (R&D, Commercial, Legal, and Finance) to assess strategic fit and risks.
* Maintain and expand external network with biotech/pharma companies, advisors, and other partners.
* Support alliance management activities post-deal execution, as needed.
** Qualifications
* ** MBA, JD, or other advanced degrees required; scientific background or strong aptitude to rapidly understand complex science and emerging technologies strongly preferred.
* At least 5-8+ years of relevant experience in business development, consulting, investment banking, or related roles within life sciences.
* Strong understanding of the drug development processes and biotechnology/pharmaceutical industry dynamics including market trends, regulatory environment, the macro deal making environment, and their business impact.
* Ability to integrate scientific knowledge into business cases, including the analysis and interpretation of commercial forecasts, P&Ls, risk assessments, and other financial valuation methodologies, alongside strong term sheet development and contract negotiation skills.
* Ability to synthesize complex information into clear, strategic insights, with strong attention to detail execution rigor.
* Excellent communication, presentation, and problem-solving skills, with the ability to influence stakeholders at all levels, internally and externally.
* Highly collaborative, adaptable, and effective in a fast-paced, evolving environment with competing priorities.#LI-MH1 #LI-Hybrid
** U.S. Pay Range****$ - $
** The pay range reflects the full-time base salary range we expect to pay for this role at the time of posting. Base pay will be determined based on a number of factors including, but not limited to, relevant experience, skills, and education. This role is eligible for an annual short-term incentive award (e.g., bonus or sales incentive) and an annual long-term incentive award (e.g., equity).Alnylam’s

robust Total Rewards package is designed to support your overall health and well-being. We offer comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, and vision coverage, life and disability insurance, a lifestyle reimbursement program, flexible spending and health savings accounts and a 401(k) with a generous company match. Eligible employees enjoy paid time off, wellness days, holidays, and two company-wide recharge breaks. We also offer generous family resources and leave.

Our commitment to your well-being reflects our belief that caring for our people fuels the impact we create together.
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