Associate Director, Business Development & Strategy

Summary

Join Apogee Therapeutics as an Associate Director of Business Development & Strategy and contribute to shaping the company's corporate strategy. You will track competitive intelligence, attend industry conferences, collaborate cross-functionally, and support the leadership team. Responsibilities include executing strategic analyses, identifying new targets, and supporting business development discussions. This role requires a BS/BA in a scientific field (Ph.D., MD, MD/PhD, or PharmD preferred) and 2+ years of experience in professional services within healthcare or life sciences. The position offers a competitive compensation and benefits package, including a base salary, performance bonus, equity grants, health and welfare benefits, flexible PTO, and professional development opportunities.

Requirements

• BS/BA degree in a scientific field or related discipline
• 2+ years’ experience in professional services with a demonstrated focus on healthcare and/or life sciences (e.g., management consulting, equity research, investment banking)
• Excellent communication skills with an ability to present to a variety of stakeholders (e.g., executives, KOLs, and non-technical audiences) and tailor message accordingly
• Highly collaborative with the ability to work cross-functionally with teams across the organization
• Successfully exhibit Apogee’s C.O.R.E. values: Caring, Original, Resilient and Egoless
• Clinical and scientific aptitude
• Familiarity with the drug development process
• Position requires up to 25% travel (US and international)

Responsibilities

• Track competitive intelligence and monitor industry trends
• Attend key scientific and medical conferences
• Collaborate with other functions to support Apogee’s programs and business objectives
• Support the Leadership Team to help develop and communicate the corporate strategy
• Execute strategic analyses on behalf of the Executive Team and Board of Directors
• Identify and conduct due diligence on new targets and in-licensing opportunities
• Support business development and partnering discussions

Preferred Qualifications

• Ph.D., MD, MD/PhD, or PharmD
• Experience in inflammatory & immunological therapeutic areas
• Emerging leader with a growth mindset and willing to learn from others

Benefits

• A great culture, grounded in our C.O.R.E. values: C aring, O riginal, R esilient and E goless
• Opportunity to work in a fast-paced, highly dynamic environment where you help shape the culture and company, wear multiple hats, and learn quickly
• Market competitive compensation and benefits package, including base salary, performance bonus, equity grant opportunities, health, welfare & retirement benefits
• Flexible PTO
• Two, one-week company-wide shutdowns each year
• Commitment to growing you professionally and providing access to resources to further your development
• Apogee offers regular all team, in-person meetings to build relationships and problem solve