Executive Director, Search And Evaluation

POSITION SUMMARY

The Executive Director, Search and Evaluation will lead and coordinate scientific, clinical, business, and commercial assessments of external growth opportunities. The position will partner with Geron's Chief Business Officer and other senior executives to help frame external strategies and identify potential assets that could establish the company as a top tier fully integrated player in the hematology oncology field.

This is a remote position with a corporate headquarters in Foster City, CA and Parsippany, NJ. The Executive Director, Search and Evaluation will report to the Executive Vice President and Chief Business Officer.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

Key Competencies

• Leads Search and Evaluation activities in hematology oncology to identify high-impact external scientific innovation and commercially attractive products that could synergize with imetelstat and leverage Geron's core competencies


• Facilitates scientific and business evaluations by leading, coordinating and supporting cross-functional teams that include research, development, manufacturing, safety, regulatory, commercial, legal, patents and finance


• Presents opportunities to senior executives to build consensus for deal rationale among the Executive Management Committee and other key Geron stakeholders


• Develops and maintains business relationships with key external collaborators in the biotechnology, pharmaceutical, academic and venture communities


• Acts as the point of contact and initial triage for search and evaluation of external opportunities emanating from academia, VC, biotech and pharma including early research projects, new modality platforms, clinical stage candidates and commercial stage opportunities


• Tracks breakthrough innovation, ongoing clinical trials and market trends of existing external R&D opportunities using competitive intelligence tools to identify opportunities in a timely manner


• Attends relevant industry conferences to network with Pharma/Biotech/VC companies and academic entities.

EXPERIENCE AND COMPETENCIES

The successful candidate will be able to demonstrate the following

• An advanced degree (Masters/PhD/MD) in a life science field with a minimum of 15 years' of established biotech and pharmaceutical industry experience, 7 years of which should be in key oncology and hematology oncology search & evaluation roles


• Substantial project team leadership experience


• Demonstrated expertise in hematology oncology search & evaluation with extensive experience in pharmaceutical R&D and exposure to commercialization strategies


• Clear understanding of other business development workflows including deal framing, negotiations and alliance management phases


• Effective and persuasive communicator with strong presentation, communication (both written and verbal), influencing and negotiation skills


• Ability to think critically, creatively and to anticipate and solve problems and navigate and thrive in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment


• Scientifically curious and willing to work in and learn about areas outside of one's primary expertise


• Highly organized and self-motivated; able to work efficiently in a hybrid setup as a member of a geographically dispersed team

Benefit Statement

All regular-status, full-time employees of Geron are eligible to participate in the Company's comprehensive benefit program, pursuant to plan terms and conditions. Plan choices include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, flexible spending accounts, disability insurance, a 401(k)-retirement savings plan, and an employee stock purchase plan. Geron also provides regular-status, full-time employees with a generous time off program that includes vacation, sick, holiday, and paid leave for certain life events.

Salary Statement

Offered compensation is determined based on market data, internal equity, and an applicant's relevant skills, experience, and educational background. The salary ranges displayed below are only for those who, if selected for the role, will perform work in the specific locations listed. Please note the employment opportunity is not limited to these locations.

California Salary Range: $260,000 to $280,000

New York City Salary Range: $245,000 to $265,000

Washington Salary Range: $245,000 to $265,000