Senior Manager, Search and Evaluation

About Us

About the Role

Dianthus is seeking an exceptional and experienced Senior Manager to join the Business Development team; this position will play a key role in the business development efforts for the company.

Reporting to the Vice President of Business Development, this is a highly visible role that will be responsible for helping to identify, evaluate, and execute strategic partnerships and transactions to expand the company’s product pipeline across severe autoimmune (inflammation and immunology) diseases. The position will actively source promising new in-licensing opportunities, evaluate the competitive landscape and assist in the negotiation of key agreements to support Dianthus’ partnerships and collaboration activities. The successful candidate will have a strong scientific and immunology background.

We are building a culture of individuals who hold our core principles at the center of our operations, with the goal to elevate the care of our patients’ lives. We are open to you working remotely.

Key Responsibilities

• Identify and evaluate potential partnerships, licensing, and acquisition opportunities in the severe autoimmune therapeutic space
• Conduct comprehensive scientific and strategic assessments of company pipelines, research programs, and mechanisms of action
• Partner with key stakeholders across functional areas, including research, clinical, commercial, regulatory and finance
• Coordinate diligence efforts and scientific reviews for identified opportunities; review opportunities and business cases with senior leadership
• Analyze and monitor the competitive landscape, including emerging trends, clinical development activities, precedent business development transactions and key global players in the autoimmune space
• Conduct market research to assess unmet medical needs, therapeutic opportunities, and commercialization potential
• Provide actionable insights to inform business development strategies and decision-making
• Prepare and deliver compelling presentations and reports for weekly BD meetings, senior leadership, and key stakeholders
• Represent the company at scientific, business development, and partnering meetings

Experience

• Advanced degree (Ph.D., PharmD, or M.D.) in a life science discipline preferred, particularly in immunology; Master’s degree with significant industry experience will be considered
• 7+ years of experience in the pharmaceutical, biotechnology, or healthcare industry, with a focus on business development, search & evaluation, or 4+ years work experience in management consulting, investment banking, or venture capital / private equity direct investing experience in healthcare
• Deep understanding of the autoimmune (inflammation and immunology) therapeutic landscape, including key disease areas and emerging research trends
• Proven experience in assessing mechanisms of action, evaluating preclinical and clinical data, and conducting due diligence
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to synthesize complex information into strategic insights
• Strong project management skills with attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple priorities
• Ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced, dynamic environment
• Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal skills required
• Strong knowledge of drug development and biotech/pharma industry
• Aptitude for quantitative analysis such as forecasting and valuation work
• Experience leading cross-functional teams and presenting business cases to executive management