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Pacira BioSciences, Inc.

Associate Director, Search and Evaluation (Business Development)

Pacira BioSciences, Inc., Parsippany, New Jersey, us, 07054


Description

About Pacira

Pacira BioSciences, Inc. is a leading provider of non-opioid pain management and regenerative health solutions dedicated to improving outcomes for health care practitioners and their patients. Our in-depth knowledge of non-opioid pain management, coupled with our passion for advancing patient care, drives our commitment to providing solutions that address unmet medical needs and improve clinical results.

Why work with us?

Rarely do you have an opportunity to do work that really matters. What drives us is our mission. What makes us successful are our people. At Pacira, you are part of an inclusive culture that fosters collaboration, growth, and innovative thinking - a place where you can make an impact and help change the standard of care in non-opioid pain management. Be part of our movement, let's pursue excellence together.

Summary: The Associate Director, Search and Evaluation will be an integral part of our Business and Corporate Development team. Their primary focus will be supporting the search and evaluation process, including finding, screening, and evaluating product opportunities and other external innovation that can be developed to meet patient needs for non-opioid pain and related therapeutic areas. They also will lead or participate in due diligence, creating and presenting business cases, and contributing to structuring and executing transactions. The successful candidate will have a background in Business Development and relevant scientific and business acumen.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities: The following statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by an individual assigned to this job. Other duties may be assigned.

Proactively search and evaluate external assets for potential additions to Pacira's portfolio, including assessment of scientific and clinical merit, market opportunity and strategic fitManage, organize, plan and execute diligence on specific external assetsDevelop an understanding of Pacira's portfolio needs and business processes by building relationships with internal stakeholders - including those in research, process development, clinical, regulatory, market access and reimbursement, portfolio, commercial, manufacturing, and financeIn areas of strategic interest or Pacira, understand current standard of care, unmet need, competitive landscape, scientific progress, and industry trendstContribute to organizing and managing periodic meetings of external scientific advisorsLeverage multiple information sources to identify promising assets and other external opportunities, including publications, presentations, competitive intelligence, and industry-related databasesEvaluate and prioritize external assets for potential addition to portfolio, including by measuring strategic fit.Develop business cases for prioritized opportunities, collaborating with other teams to agree on assumptions and valueMaintain data and dashboard to monitor progress and value of external assetsTrack and report on performance of external search and evaluationEducation And Experience :

Advanced degree in a discipline related to Business Development for biopharma (MBA, MS, MD, or PhD).Minimum of 8 years of experience in biotech or pharmaceutical industry, with at least 3 of those years in Business Development.Scientific or business background in pain management or related area (such as neurology, rheumatology, inflammation, or orthopedics).Qualifications

: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities

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Track record of finding and evaluating external assets to build a patient-centered, innovative biopharmaceutical portfolioDemonstrated competency in managing diligence processes and assessmentsUnderstanding of financial evaluation techniques and experience building valuation and deal models is a plusDemonstrated ability to build internal and external relationships and develop understanding of new areasAbility to understand, analyze, evaluate, and present complex informationExceptional analytical skill, including the ability to simplify complex topics, to see and bring to bear larger context, and to organize information into a coherent wholeSelf-starter with innate curiosity and desire to learn new therapeutic areas is a plusStrong project management skills including the ability to organize people and information, to create a plan of action, to set priorities, meet deadlines and measure progressExcellent oral and written English communications skills, including demonstrated ability to present to senior leadershipScientific acumen, and the ability to understand financial, regulatory, development, intellectual property and market elements of drug development and asset evaluationAbility to travel up to 40%.Physical Demands

: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The employee is regularly required to travel, including by automobile, airplane, and other forms of public transportation.

Work Environment: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The work setting is consistent of a typical pharmaceutical office environment with offices, meeting rooms, open work environments and cubicles.

Benefits:

Medical, Prescription, Dental, Vision CoverageFlexible Spending Account & Health Savings Account with Company matchEmployee Assistance ProgramMental Health ResourcesDisability CoverageLife insuranceCritical Illness and Accident InsuranceLegal and Identity Theft ProtectionPet InsuranceFertility and Maternity Assistance401(k) with company matchFlexible Time Off (FTO) and 11 paid holidaysPaid Parental Leave

EEO Statement:Pacira is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against applicants because of race, color, religion, sex (including gender identity, sexual orientation, and pregnancy), national origin, age (40 or older), veteran status, disability or genetic information, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law.At Pacira we are committed to intentionally cultivating a culture of inclusion where all feel welcomed and valued for their background, perspectives, and experiences. We hold one another accountable to promote trust and transparency in support of our communities and collective purpose.Agency Disclaimer:Pacira Biosciences, Inc. (Hereafter, Pacira) does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters or employment agencies in response to the Pacira Careers page or a Pacira social media post. Pacira will not consider or agree to payment of any referral compensation or recruiter fee relating to unsolicited resumes. Pacira explicitly reserves the right to hire said candidate(s) without any financial obligation to the recruiter or agency. Any unsolicited resumes, including those submitted to hiring managers, are deemed to be the property of Pacira.