Business Development Associate Director

Yuhan USA Corporation 

Work location: Cambridge, MA 

Employment type: Full-time 

Contact Information: info@yuhan-usa.com

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Yuhan USA Corporation is seeking a driven and innovative Business Development Associate Director to join our team.
This role requires proven business development experience and will play a critical role in advancing Yuhan’s business strategy by forging key collaborations including but not limited to out-licensing activities and evaluating external assets for in-licensing. The ideal candidate will excel in a fast-paced environment, demonstrate strong initiative, and possess a balanced blend of scientific expertise and business insight.

Responsibilities: 

• Ability to lead out-licensing initiatives by preparing data packages, presentations, and strategic positioning materials for Yuhan’s internal R&D pipeline assets

• Explore out-licensing opportunities through BD network, partnering meetings, and industry events
• Provide strategic insights based on deep scientific understanding and thorough analysis of market dynamics and industry trends

• Build relationships with potential business partners, outside counsel, and other key external parties

• Act as a liaison between external partners and Yuhan’s internal R&D team; facilitate meetings regarding product development, R&D collaboration, and strategic initiatives. 
• Travel requirement: approximately 10%

Basic Qualifications: 

• MS in Life Sciences, Pharmacy, Biology, or a related discipline 

• Strong understanding of research, drug development, and clinical strategies, with awareness of the competitive landscape and industry trends in oncology, metabolic disease, and immunology & inflammation

• Excellent interpersonal, networking, and communication skills 

• Legally authorized to work in the U.S. 

Required experience

• ·       Meaningful prior experience (4~8 yrs) in business development within the biotech or pharmaceutical industry, including a demonstrated track record in asset evaluation, transaction support, or external partnership management
• ·       Ability to independently lead opportunity assessments and partner interactions
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Preferred Qualifications: 

• MBA, Ph.D., or other advanced degrees 

• Prior experience in pharmaceutical industry business development, especially in the field of oncology, metabolic disease, and/or immunology and inflammation

• NewCo building experience
• Fluent in Korean 

Documents for Application: 

• CV/Resume with a cover letter 

Salary & Benefits: 

• Industry-competitive salary and benefits, including health insurance package and 401(K)
• Commensurate with experience