AstraZeneca

Associate Director, Corporate Development

AstraZeneca$189K — $258K *
Pharmaceuticals & Biotech
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Master's degree in Mathematics, Economics, Finance, or related field required.
  • 4 years of experience in corporate development within the biopharmaceutical industry.
  • Expertise in mergers and acquisitions (M&A) and licensing transactions.
  • Proven track record of leading due diligence for a minimum of 10 M&A or licensing deals in life sciences.
  • Ability to develop and audit sophisticated financial models and perform valuations.

Responsibilities

  • Support evaluations of strategic opportunities across therapy areas.
  • Apply transaction management expertise for innovative deal structures.
  • Develop and align long-term corporate strategies with business needs.
  • Coordinate input from multifunctional teams to facilitate due diligence.
  • Prepare valuations and materials for senior leadership engagement.
  • Conduct assessments of external growth opportunities including financial simulations.
  • Lead ad hoc business development projects to assess transaction risks.

Benefits

  • 401(k) retirement program participation.
  • Paid vacation and holiday leave.
  • Comprehensive health benefits including medical, dental, and vision coverage.
  • Short-term and long-term incentive programs available.
Full Job Description
TITLE: Associate Director, Corporate Development

LOCATION: Boston, MA (A hybrid work schedule may be permitted within a commutable distance from the worksite, in accordance with company policies.)

HOURS: Full-Time; Mon-Fri (40 hours/week)

DUTIES: Support cross-functional scientific and financial evaluations of transformative strategic opportunities across various therapy areas ("TAs"). Apply understanding of transaction processes and structures including M&A, licensing, development and commercialization agreements. Provide transaction management expertise to design, evaluate, and implement innovative deal structures, working closely with leadership to prioritize opportunities. Work closely with executive management to develop and implement long-term corporate strategies that aligned overall company goals with external business development opportunities. Coordinate input from multifunctional teams, including Research and Development ("R&D"), Finance, Legal, Internet Protocol ("IP"), Operations, Global Medical Scientific Operations ("GMSO"), and Global Commercial Operations, to support evaluations, due diligence, and risk mitigation planning. Prepare valuations, deal impact analyses, and materials for senior leadership discussions, assisting in negotiation, closure. Support ad hoc business development projects and develop in-depth assessments of external growth opportunities, including financial simulations and transaction risk evaluations.

REQUIREMENTS: Must have a Master's degree or foreign equivalent in Mathematics, Economics, Finance, or a related field plus four (4) years of experience in the position offered, or as a Financial Analyst or a related position in a corporate development role within the biopharmaceutical industry. Must have four (4) years experience with all of the following: Providing strategic advice on mergers and acquisitions ("M&A") and licensing transactions; Assessing and executing transactions from conceptual ideas through transaction closing; Leading due diligence and valuation for at least ten (10) M&A or licensing deals in the life sciences sector developing strategic narrative and bidding tactics; Leading transaction processes and transaction structures, including M&A, licensing, co-development and commercialization agreements; Utilizing valuation techniques, including discounted cash flow ("DCF"), net present value ("NPV"), scenario analysis, precedent and comparable transactions analysis; Developing, auditing, and adapting large and highly sophisticated financial models; Utilizing CapIQ, AlphaSense, and FactSet to conduct market intelligence, target screening, and financial benchmarking across potential M&A and licensing opportunities; and Working as part of international, multi-functional project teams of senior professionals including both internal and external advisors.

The annual base salary (or hourly rate of compensation) for this position ranges from $189,735.00 to $258,963.00. However, base pay offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, including market location, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. In addition, our positions offer a short-term incentive bonus opportunity; eligibility to participate in our equity-based long-term incentive program (salaried roles) or to receive a retirement contribution (hourly roles). Benefits offered included a qualified retirement program [401(k) plan]; paid vacation and holidays; paid leaves; and, health benefits including medical, prescription drug, dental, and vision coverage in accordance with the terms and conditions of the applicable plans. Additional details of participation in these benefit plans will be provided if an employee receives an offer of employment. If hired, employee will be in an "at-will position" and the Company reserves the right to modify base salary (as well as any other discretionary payment or compensation program) at any time, including for reasons related to individual performance, Company or individual department/team performance, and market factors.

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Date Posted
26-May-2026

Closing Date
23-Aug-2026

About AstraZeneca

AstraZeneca is a British-Swedish multinational pharmaceutical company that specializes in the research, development, and manufacturing of prescription drugs. The company was formed in 1999 through the merger of Astra AB and Zeneca Group plc. AstraZeneca's products are used to treat a wide range of medical conditions, including cancer, cardiovascular disease, respiratory disease, and diabetes. The company has operations in over 100 countries and employs more than 76,000 people worldwide. AstraZeneca is committed to developing innovative medicines that improve the health and well-being of people around the world.
Learn more about AstraZeneca
Size
83,100 employees
Market Cap
$211.5 billion
Industry
Net Income
$3.1 billion
Founded
1999
5 Year Trend
+10.2%
Revenue
$26.6 billion
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