Incyte Posted October 2, 2026

Director, Business Development, Search & Evaluation

Wilmington, Delaware Type not listed
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About this opportunity

Overview A global biopharmaceutical company on a mission to Solve On, Incyte follows science to find solutions for patients with unmet medical needs. Through the discovery, development, and commercialization of proprietary therapeutics, Incyte has established a portfolio of first-in-class medicines for patients and a strong pipeline of products in Hematology, Oncology and Inflammation and Autoimmunity Headquartered in Wilmington, Delaware, Incyte has operations in North America, Europe, and Asia. Job Summary (Primary function) This is a multi-faceted role with responsibilities including identifying and evaluating molecules to in-license or acquire, leading the technical review and due diligence required to evaluate the opportunities, creating comprehensive business opportunity assessments, assisting in the development of revenue forecasts and financial valuation models and assisting with other aspects related to BD&L activities, including contract negotiations. The position will also be responsible for presenting analyses to internal team members and senior management team members. This position reports to the Division Vice President & Head of Business Development. Essential Functions of the Job (Key responsibilities) Identify pharmaceutical licensing / acquisition opportunities in key therapeutic areas of strategic interest, including oncology, hematology and dermatology. Conduct detailed scientific reviews of preclinical and clinical data, outline development timings and summarize data in the context of the competitive landscape. Coordinate scientific diligence teams comprising functional area experts to review various inlicensing opportunities and effectively interface between project teams and executive leadership Assist with creation of potential collaboration structures and determination of financial consideration Support the negotiation of term sheets and definitive agreements Lead the creation of comprehensive opportunity assessments which include: Detailed analysis of scientific data Development plan outlines Analysis of market dynamics and competitive landscapes Primary and secondary research findings Target product profile and future product positioning Detailed revenue forecasts and financial models that assess net present value Develop and maintain a deep understanding of the fields of oncology, hematology and dermatology Participate in scientific and trade conferences Qualifications (Minimal acceptable level of education, work experience, and competency) Advanced science degree (M.S., R.Ph., Pharm.D., M.D., Ph.D.) and MBA or advanced finance experience 4+ years of related equity research, consulting, or industry experience in pharma/biotech with a record of accomplishment in business development Expertise in oncology is required Proficiency in building comprehensive opportunity assessments and presentations that incorporate all research findings and provide strong rational for business recommendations Experience building revenue forecasts and financial valuation models Strong interpersonal skills with ability to align internal stakeholders and to externally represent Incyte as a partner-of-choice. Candidates with a strong analytical background, demonstrated problem-solving skills and attention to detail coupled with a strong understanding of pharmacology will be preferred. Disclaimer: The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by employees assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications. Management reserves the right to change or modify such duties as required. Incyte Corporation is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We Respect Your Privacy Learn more at: http://www.incyte.com/privacy-policy The Incyte hiring organization processes your personal data to manage your job application in order to enter into an employment relationship with you if you are the successful candidate. During the process, you may be asked to respond to questions that will screen out your application if you do not meet certain objective criteria required by the job. You can learn more about this process here. You may have the right to access, delete, restrict, edit, move, or object to the use of your personal data. You may also have a right to report concerns to the authority responsible for data privacy in the country where the position is based or where you live or work. You can learn more about Incyte’s data protection practices here. By accessing this link you can learn about the types of personal data we collect, how we use it, whether collection and processing is optional, sources of the personal data we process, how it is shared, where it is stored or transferred to, how long we keep it, and contact information for Incyte, Incyte’s data protection officer, and your supervisory authority (if applicable). 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Job details

Seniority
Director
Function
BD&L & Strategic Planning
Therapeutic area
Not listed
Location
Wilmington, Delaware
Employment type
Not listed

How this role compares

Computed from every other active BD&L & Strategic Planning role in our database, not just this employer's listings.

We currently track 47 comparable Director BD&L & Strategic Planning roles across 22 biopharma companies.

47Comparable roles tracked
45Currently active
22Companies hiring similar roles
12Countries represented

Salary context

11 of 47 peers report a salary range (USD, annualized)

Peers share this role's job function and a matching or adjacent seniority level -- not necessarily the same therapeutic area or country.

This roleSubject Not listed on this posting
Lowest disclosed · Director Global Strategic Projects · Merck KGaA $165,100/yr – $247,700/yr
Highest disclosed · Sr Director, Corporate Strategy & Projects · Gilead Sciences, Inc. $261,375/yr – $338,250/yr
Peer group range $206,400 – $299,813 (median $244,150)

Where these roles are based

Top locations among the 47 comparable roles

United States22
China9
Germany4
United Kingdom3
Switzerland2
Korea (the Republic of)1

+ 6 more countries

Seniority mix

47 of 47 peers have a known seniority level

Director41
Senior Director4
Principal2

Therapeutic area mix

11 of 47 peers have a known therapeutic area; the rest are genuinely unlabeled, not hidden

Immunology5
Oncology3
Neuroscience2
Respiratory1

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