Executive Director, Search & Evaluation - San Diego California

Company: Travere Therapeutics
Location: San Diego, California
Posted On: 01/30/2025

Executive Director, Search & Evaluation
Apply locations San Diego time type Full time posted on Posted 9 Days Ago job requisition id R-100607
Department: 102600 Corp Strategy & Development
Location: San Diego
Be a part of a global team that is inspired to make a difference in the lives of people living with rare disease.
At Travere Therapeutics, we recognize that our exceptional employees are vital to our success. We are a dedicated team focused on meeting the unique needs of rare patients. Our work is rewarding - both professionally and personally - because we are making a difference. We are passionate about what we do.
We are seeking talented individuals who will thrive in our collaborative, diverse, fast-paced environment and share in our mission - to identify, develop and deliver life-changing therapies to people living with rare disease. We stick by our values centered on patients, courage, community, and collaboration to pursue our vision of becoming a leading biopharmaceutical company dedicated to the delivery of innovation and hope to patients in the global rare disease community.
Position Summary:
The Executive Director of Search and Evaluation is an integral member of the Corporate Strategy & Development team and will lead the search and evaluation process, including finding, screening, and evaluating external innovation for potential in-licensing, acquisition, or collaboration. This individual will also participate in the diligence, contracting, and integration processes. They will collaborate with Travere's scientific experts to understand the evolving nephrology scientific landscape and prioritize areas of interest to help advance Travere's leadership position in rare/specialty nephrology.
Responsibilities:

• Closely collaborate with Travere's scientific leaders to help define and implement scientific strategy for external sources of innovation in the specialty nephrology and rare disease therapeutic areas.
  
• Identify leads and source new Business Development opportunities that are consistent with the company's scientific and business objectives.
  
• Conduct thorough scientific evaluations of potential in-licensing, acquisition, or collaboration opportunities.
  
• Serve as a key member of the cross-functional deal team through diligence, negotiation, contract execution and integration of acquisitions and partnerships.
  
• Build and maintain relationships with key stakeholders in the biopharma community, including researchers, industry experts, and potential partners.
  
• Present findings and recommendations to senior leadership providing insights to inform strategic decision-making.
  
• Stay abreast of industry trends, emerging technologies, and competitive activities to inform search strategies and evaluations.
  
• Leverage multiple information sources to identify promising assets and other external opportunities, including publications, presentations, competitive intelligence, scientific conferences, and industry-related databases.
  
  Education/Experience Requirements:
  
  
  
  • MD or Ph.D. in Life Sciences, Biotechnology, or a related field; MBA or additional business qualifications are a plus.
    
  • 10+ years of relevant scientific experience and a minimum of 8+ years of experience in biotechnology or pharmaceutical industries with a focus on business development, search and evaluation, or similar roles.
    
  • Strong scientific acumen and ability to interpret complex data and clinical findings. Exposure to the full spectrum of drug development from discovery to commercialization.
    
  • Proven track record of successful evaluation and in-licensing of biopharma assets.
    
  • Demonstrated ability to effectively collaborate cross-functionally.
    
  • Knowledge and experience in nephrology is a plus.
    
    Additional Skills/Experience:
    
    
    
    • The ideal candidate will embody Travere's core values: Courage, Community Spirit, Patient Focus and Teamwork.
      
    • Strong professional experience in a similar role within the pharmaceutical industry.
      
    • Well organized with the ability to multitask, prioritize, and manage shifting responsibilities in a dynamic, cross-functional teamwork environment.
      
    • Strong interpersonal, communication, and presentation skills, with the ability to convey complex concepts to diverse audiences.
      
    • Ability to travel up to 30% domestic and internationally.
      
    • All positions have an essential job function to be able to perform face to face work with colleagues and/or onsite in San Diego. No role is expected to be 100% remote.
      
      Total Rewards Offerings:Travere provides comprehensive total rewards offerings that demonstrate our commitment as a diverse, equitable, people-centric, and pay-for-performance organization.
      Benefits: Our benefits include premium health, financial, work-life and well-being offerings for eligible employees and dependents, wellness and employee support programs, life insurance, disability, retirement plans with employer match and generous paid time off.
      Compensation: Our competitive compensation package includes a combination of both cash compensation (base pay and short-term incentive) and long-term incentive compensation (company stock), designed to recognize, retain, and reward employees.
      Target Base Pay Range:
      $238,000.00 - $320,000.00
      *This information is current as of the date of this posting and may be modified in the future. Actual pay offered to a candidate will depend on a variety of factors including the candidate's experience, education, skills, and location.
      Travere will accept applications on an ongoing basis until a candidate is selected for the position.
      If you require a reasonable accommodation to complete the application or interview process, please contact us by sending an email to accommodations@travere.com. Please note that this email address is to be used exclusively to request an accommodation with the online application, interview or hiring process only. Travere HR will not reply to emails sent to this address for any other reason.
      About Travere Therapeutics
      At Travere Therapeutics, we are in rare for life. We are a biopharmaceutical company that comes together every day to help patients, families and caregivers of all backgrounds as they navigate life with a rare disease. On this path, we know the need for treatment options is urgent - that is why our global team works with the rare disease community to identify, develop and deliver life-changing therapies. In pursuit of this mission, we continuously seek to understand the diverse perspectives of rare patients and to courageously forge new paths to make a difference in their lives and provide hope - today and tomorrow. For more information, visit travere.com.
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