Associate Director/Director, Business Development

Reporting to the Chief Business Officer, the Associate Director / Director, Business Development will play a key role in the company's short- and long-term growth strategy including BD&L, as well as portfolio / development strategy. This role will be hands-on in shaping the future of Kiniksa.

This role is based in our Lexington, MA office. Our office-based employees follow a hybrid schedule of 4 days in the office, and 1 day remote.

Responsibilities (including, but not limited to):

• Managing and driving forward discussions with potential / current BD&L partners
• The commercial and scientific assessment of in-licensing and M&A opportunities
• Conduct primary and deep-dive secondary market research to support in-licensing, M&A opportunities, and existing pipeline programs
• Collaborate with and elicit feedback across functions (e.g., clinical development, regulatory affairs, tech ops, legal, finance, program management) as part of diligence processes
• Build complex models to support deal negotiations and internal strategic initiatives
• Identification / sourcing of in-licensing and M&A opportunities by means including, but not limited to, remaining abreast of market trends and dynamics, scientific conference attendance, and partnering conference attendance
• Play key role in deal / contract negotiations
• Management of virtual data room

Qualifications:

• BS/BA in business or science disciple required. Relevant engineering degree preferred
• 4-5+ years of combined experience in strategy consulting, private/public equity investment, investment banking and/or corporate development, with at least 1-2+ years of direct deal experience
• Broad-based scientific knowledge across human health therapeutic areas; previous experience in cardiovascular and/or immunology preferred
• Superb project management skills; attention to detail, strong organizational and follow-up skills within a matrix environment
• Demonstrated strong written and verbal communication skills
• Proven mindset of proactive continuous improvement
• Efficient independent worker with ability to focus and drive for results
• Strong attention to detail
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment, handle multiple tasks, and adapt to changes in plans/projects/priorities on short notice
• Strong commitment to compliance and ethical standards
• Proficient with Microsoft Office suite (i.e., Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Outlook, SharePoint, etc.) including experience with complex quantitative models including, but not limited to, risk-adjusted cash flow statements, Monte Carlo simulations, decision trees for real options analysis
• Ability to travel up to 10%

Kiniksa is an Equal Opportunity employer and will consider you without regard to your race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, transgender status, age, genetics, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability status, or any other legally protected category. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.