Senior Director/Director Business Development (oncology)

• Develop and maintain a comprehensive understanding of the company’s oncology pipeline, R&D capabilities, and strategic objectives.
• Lead competitive intelligence and therapeutic area landscape assessments in prostate cancer and non-small cell lung cancer, providing actionable insights to cross-functional stakeholders.
• Build and manage strategic alliances with current and prospective partners in the oncology space, ensuring alignment with corporate goals.
• Stay abreast of industry trends and competitor activities in oncology to inform business development strategy.
• Support executive leadership in strategic planning, forecasting, and the development of presentation materials for internal and external audiences.
• Identify, evaluate, and recommend new business development opportunities, including in-licensing, out-licensing, partnerships, and M&A, with a focus on oncology assets.
• Oversee due diligence processes, including scientific, clinical, market, and financial analyses to support business cases for new oncology opportunities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in life sciences required; advanced degree (MBA, MS, MD, or PhD) preferred.
• 8–10+ years of biotechnology or pharmaceutical industry experience, with a proven track record in oncology business development, competitive intelligence, market research, and/or strategic partnerships.
• Excellent communication, presentation, and relationship-building abilities.
• Strong analytical, financial modeling, and project management skills.
Key Competencies
• Commercial, clinical and scientific acumen in oncology
• Strategic thinking and problem-solving in oncology drug development
• Influencing and negotiation with scientific, clinical and commercial partners
• Cross-functional collaboration (R&D, clinical, regulatory, commercial)
Oncology-Specific Focus Areas
• Deep understanding of oncology therapeutic landscapes. Experience with prostate cancer and/or non-small cell lung cancer desired.
• Experience with interpreting scientific data, analyzing clinical trial designs, understanding regulatory frameworks, and evaluating commercial opportunities for oncology therapies.
• Ability to assess and communicate the value proposition of oncology programs to internal and external stakeholders.

Additional Information

The anticipated salary range for candidates who will work in our South San Francisco location is between $250,000–$285,000 for the Senior Director and between $210,000-$260,000 for the Director. The final salary offered to a successful candidate will be dependent on several factors that may include, title, type and length of experience within the role, type and length of experience within the industry, education, geography, and other job-related factors.

ORIC Pharmaceuticals, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. ORIC does not discriminate based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other legally protected characteristics.