Company DescriptionCareDx Inc. formerly XDx Inc. based in Brisbane California is a publicly traded molecular diagnostics company focused on the discovery development and commercialization of high value non invasive tests to enhance the care and long term outcomes of transplant recipients. The company has commercialized AlloMap Gene Expression Profile Testing which aids physicians in surveillance of heart transplant recipients. CareDx is developing new tests for kidney and other solid organ transplantation. Job DescriptionThe position is part of the Corporate Development team and will report directly to the Chief Business Officer. The Business Development Associate Director will play a crucial role in managing internal and external initiatives of core importance to CareDxs strategic development in the areas of business development strategic planning and new product and project evaluation. This job requires the ability to manage relationships with board and management level stakeholders to advance such initiatives. Primary responsibilities include but are not necessarily limited to Identify targets for strategic and licensing opportunities with academic partners platform technology companies biopharmaceutical companies diagnostic companies and laboratory partners Lead or play a central role on CareDx teams initiating discussions with potential partners performing due diligence negotiating agreements and closing deals Participate in CareDx new project and portfolio evaluation efforts Lead assessment and execution of in licensing of intellectual property Manage execution of signed business development agreements including ensuring that milestones and other material obligations are achieved and alliances are strong Establish and maintain business intelligence support structures and tools Other responsibilities are as follows but not necessarily limited to At the direction of the Chief Business Officer engage in other corporate development activities e.g. corporate finance strategic alliance initiatives strategic and business planning geographic expansion and market entry product market strategy and new product definition Contribute to CareDx intellectual property strategy Represent CareDx at industry events and relevant clinical and scientific conferences Provide corporate development support to other CareDx external points of interface e.g. new technology evaluation clinical study collaborations Provide an interface between CareDx corporate development and financial planning groups QualificationsYou have a Bachelors degree preferably in biology or a business discipline and a minimum of 5 yearsapos experience in business development strategic consulting or other analytical work in the pharmaceutical biotechnology diagnostics or related industry. A JD MBA or other related graduate level degree Masters or PhD in life sciences preferably is strongly preferred You are experienced in conducting primary market research and quantitative analysis and you have experience in using Excel based models and hands on experience in forecasting Experience in the transplant field is a plus as well as global pharmaceutical brand experience Pharmaceuticalbiotechdiagnostics or related field sales or field sales management experience is an advantage Extensive experience negotiating MampA Licensing andor promotional alliances with external partners You are an excellent communicator with the ability to enthuse and engage audiences at all levels of the organization fluency in written and spoken English is a must You take initiative to identify and implement innovate solutions and you are a strong team player Ability to travel domestically and international Ability to perform at a high level in a fast paced high energy environment without constant supervision Additional InformationBenefits amp Perks We provide Medical Dental Vision and Life Insurance Flexible Spending and Dependent Care Accounts Commuter Accounts 401k 3 weeks of vacation 5 days sick leave 1 personal floating holiday 9 paid holidays gym reimbursement yoga onsite ping pong foosball BBQs social hours and more CareDx Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Sorry this job has expired