# Director, Business Development - Search & Evaluation

**Company:** [Formation Bio](https://hotfix.jobs/companies/formation-bio)
**Location:** Boston, MA
**Role:** Business Operations
**Salary:** $228k – $310k/yr
**Skills:** Business Development, Search & Evaluation, Biotech, Pharmaceuticals, Venture Capital, Life Sciences Consulting, Asset Sourcing, Deal Flow Management, Scientific Due Diligence, Ai In Drug Development
**Posted:** 2026-04-28

> Lead business development efforts to identify, evaluate, and source early-stage biotech and pharmaceutical assets for tech-enabled drug development. Requires strong scientific background (PhD/MD preferred) plus 3-7 years experience in BD, VC, or consulting.

## Job Description

## Responsibilities
- Lead deal-by-deal opportunity/asset teams from asset identification to transaction close
- Collaborate with the BD team to identify target areas for outreach, focusing on strategic alignment with Formation Bio's goals
- Own and manage one or more designated business development outreach areas (e.g., big pharma, biotech companies, designated therapeutics areas)
- Maximize activity and ensure high-quality deal flow in assigned outreach areas, developing a steady stream of opportunities
- Conduct initial triage of opportunities, evaluating potential deals before engaging the broader diligence team to ensure strategic fit
- Work cross-functionally with R&D, tech platform, and commercial teams to ensure smooth handoffs and successful transitions in the diligence process

## Requirements
- PhD in biological science or MD with laboratory research experience strongly preferred
- 3-7 years of post-degree experience, with a combination of scientific and business expertise
- Prior experience in biotech or pharmaceutical business development (search & evaluation), venture capital investing, or life sciences consulting is highly preferable
- Strong network within the biotech and pharmaceutical industries, with the ability to leverage contacts for sourcing early-stage assets
- Enthusiastic about networking, relationship building, and externally-facing activities
- Outgoing, motivated, and creative approach to business development
- Curiosity and insight around the role of AI in drug development, clinical trials, and business development

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