Director, Business Development

Cosette Pharmaceuticals, Inc.

Director of Business Development at Cosette Pharmaceuticals leading strategic partnerships and licensing for branded pharmaceuticals. Evaluating key therapeutic areas to drive expansion and growth initiatives.

Posted 4/21/2026full-timeBridgewater • New Jersey • 🇺🇸 United StatesLead💰 $165,000 - $230,000 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Identify and prioritize branded in-licensing, co-development, M&A, and alliance opportunities aligned with Cosette’s growth strategy.
Lead forecast development of U.S. and global branded product opportunities.
Manage end-to-end transaction processes including timeline management, coordination with external advisors, and oversight of diligence workflows and data rooms.
Drive due diligence efforts in collaboration with cross-functional teams (R&D, Regulatory, Commercial, Finance, and Legal).
Evaluate therapeutic and market trends to guide portfolio strategy.
Collaborate with internal executive stakeholders to align BD priorities and risk mitigation strategies.
Serve as a resource and subject matter expert within the BD function.
Mentor junior BD staff and support knowledge sharing across the organization.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Proven track record of executing branded pharmaceutical deals (preferably mid- to late-stage assets or commercial-stage products).
Deep understanding of branded product lifecycle: clinical development, regulatory approval, market access, and commercialization.
Exceptional communication and leadership skills.
Strong financial and analytical acumen including expertise in DCF, NPV, IRR, and P&L modeling.
Ability to develop and defend commercial forecasts supporting branded products.
Ability to operate independently and manage multiple complex projects in a dynamic environment.
MBA and/or advanced degree in life sciences, pharmacy, or a related scientific discipline preferred.
Minimum of 5 years of experience in the pharmaceutical industry, with at least 3 years in branded business development or life sciences investment banking roles.
Experience with U.S. and global markets is highly preferred.

Benefits

Comp & perks

medical
dental
vision
life insurance
short-term disability
long-term disability
401(k) match
flexible spending accounts
health saving account
employee assistance program
tuition reimbursement program
parental leave
wellness program
paid time off
volunteer time
holidays

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Hard Skills & Tools

branded pharmaceutical dealsclinical developmentregulatory approvalmarket accesscommercializationfinancial acumenDCFNPVIRRP&L modeling

Soft Skills

communication skillsleadership skillsproject managementmentoringcollaborationrisk mitigationindependent operationanalytical skills

Certifications

MBAadvanced degree in life sciencesadvanced degree in pharmacy