Senior Associate, Biotech

The Senior Associate, Biotech is a strategic member of the Technology Development and Industry Engagement (TDIE) department responsible for advancing the commercialization of scientific innovations and supporting the translation of St. Jude discoveries into therapies, technologies, diagnostics, and partnerships that improve the lives of children worldwide. This role supports the institution's innovation and business development efforts through rigorous scientific, clinical, commercial, and financial evaluation of emerging technologies and market opportunities.

Leveraging expertise in biotechnology, drug development, and strategic analysis, the Senior Associate partners with researchers, clinicians, institutional leaders, industry collaborators, and investment stakeholders to assess the potential of novel discoveries and develop pathways for commercialization. The role contributes to licensing, partnering, investment, and venture development activities by providing data-driven insights, financial analyses, market intelligence, and due diligence support that enable informed decision-making and maximize the impact of St. Jude innovations.

As a member of the TDIE team, the Senior Associate helps strengthen St. Jude's position as a leading source of transformative pediatric healthcare innovations by cultivating external relationships, evaluating emerging industry trends, and supporting strategies that connect scientific breakthroughs with the resources and partnerships necessary to bring them to patients. This role offers the opportunity to directly influence how world-class research is translated into real-world solutions that advance the St. Jude mission of finding cures and saving children.

This position may be eligible for remote work. However, St. Jude requires all remote employees to:

• Travel to our Memphis campus for the interview process and/or orientation, if selected.
• Travel to Memphis to work on-site for one week per quarter, or as requested based on business needs, if hired.

By applying, you acknowledge and agree to these travel requirements as a condition of employment. 

This position is remote within approved U.S. locations. Due to state-specific employment regulations, we are unable to consider applicants currently residing in California for remote work; however, candidates based in California who are willing to relocate to an approved location may be considered.

Job Responsibilities:

• Identify, evaluate, and prioritize biotechnology innovations and commercialization opportunities across therapeutic areas, technologies, and emerging scientific trends.
• Conduct scientific, clinical, commercial, and financial due diligence, including assessment of market opportunity, competitive landscape, intellectual property, regulatory considerations, reimbursement dynamics, and business viability.
• Perform market research, industry analysis, and stakeholder engagement activities to inform opportunity assessments, commercialization strategies, and strategic decision-making.
• Develop financial models, valuation analyses, and business cases to support technology commercialization, licensing, investment, and partnership opportunities.
• Prepare and present due diligence materials, market assessments, executive summaries, and recommendations for business development and investment decisions.
• Support technology transfer and business development transactions, including opportunity tracking, diligence coordination, data room management, term sheet development, and closing activities.
• Maintain and analyze innovation pipeline, portfolio, market intelligence, and performance data to support reporting, strategic planning, and portfolio management activities.
• Build and maintain effective relationships with faculty, researchers, industry partners, investors, key opinion leaders, and other stakeholders to advance commercialization objectives.
• Contribute to process improvement initiatives and represent the organization at industry, academic, and partnering events to identify opportunities and promote institutional interests.
• Perform other duties as assigned to meet the goals and objectives of the department and institution.
• Maintain regular and predictable attendance.

Minimum Education and/or Training:

• Bachelor's degree in Life Sciences or other relevant scientific area.

Minimum Experience: 

• Seven (7) years of relevant experience is required.
• Five (5) years of relevant experience with a Master’s degree.
• Two (2) years of relevant experience with a PhD.
•  Experience in roles with demonstrated analytical and strategic rigor, with experience in drug development, consulting, biomedical research, investment banking, private equity, and/or venture capital investing preferred.

Special Skills, Knowledge and Abilities: 

• Applies critical thinking to analyze complex information, adapt to changing priorities, and develop effective solutions.
• Communicates effectively with diverse stakeholders and presents information in a clear, concise, and audience-appropriate manner.
• Delivers results through data-driven decision-making, collaboration, accountability, and effective prioritization.
• Strong knowledge of biotechnology innovation, biomedical research, drug development, and commercialization principles.
• Advanced analytical and financial modeling skills, including the ability to evaluate scientific, commercial, and financial opportunities and provide actionable recommendations.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint.
• Demonstrated intellectual curiosity, sound judgment, professionalism, integrity, and a collaborative, team-oriented approach.

Compensation

In recognition of certain U.S. state and municipal pay transparency laws, St. Jude is including a reasonable estimate of the compensation range for this role. This is an estimate offered in good faith and a specific salary offer takes into account factors that are considered in making compensation decisions including but not limited to skill sets, experience and training, licensure and certifications, and other business and organizational needs. It is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top of the salary range and compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case. A reasonable estimate of the current salary range is $94,640 - $169,520 per year for the role of Senior Associate, Biotech.

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