Senior Manager, Market Insights & Corporate Development

Seaport Therapeutics•Boston, MA

7d•$160,000 - $170,000•Onsite

About The Position

Seaport Therapeutics is a clinical-stage therapeutics company advancing the development of novel neuropsychiatric medicines in areas of high unmet patient needs. The Company has a proven strategy of advancing clinically validated mechanisms previously held back by limitations that are overcome with its proprietary GlyphTM technology platform. All the therapeutic candidates in its pipeline of first and best-in-class medicines are based on the Glyph platform, which is uniquely designed to enable oral bioavailability, bypass first-pass metabolism and reduce hepatotoxicity and other side effects. Seaport is led by an experienced team that invented and advanced important neuropsychiatric medicines and are guided by an extensive network of renowned scientists, clinicians and key opinion leaders. For more information, please visit www.seaporttx.com. Seaport Therapeutics is seeking a Senior Manager, Market Insights & Corporate Development to join our team. The ideal candidate will have a “roll up your sleeves” mentality, strong analytical skills, and expertise in competitive intelligence, market research, and corporate strategy. This individual will act as the commercial voice on cross-functional development teams, collaborating with stakeholders across the organization to optimize product value and future success. This individual will also support business development activities, including evaluation of strategic partnership opportunities. The role will report to the Senior Director, Corporate Development and work cross-functionally, including exposure to the Executive Leadership Team. This position is based in Boston’s Seaport area, with a strong preference for being onsite 4 days per week.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree
5+ years of experience in biotech/pharma corporate strategy, management consulting, venture capital, and/or investment banking
Ability to identify, analyze, and distill large amounts of complex information into clear and actionable business insights
Comfort with ambiguity and a track record of creating analytical frameworks
Outstanding oral and written communication skills
Highly motivated and results-driven with a strong desire to work in a fast-paced organization
Passionate about Seaport’s mission to help patients living with neuropsychiatric disorders

Nice To Haves

Advanced degree is a plus (e.g., MBA, PhD) but not required

Responsibilities

Conduct strategic landscape analyses for Seaport’s pipeline assets and understand market needs and opportunities in applicable indications
Conduct primary market research (e.g., qualitative interviews, quantitative surveys) with various stakeholders
Perform extensive secondary/literature research to understand and characterize the landscape for Seaport’s assets
Share research findings with Program Teams and Executive Leadership Team
Lead competitive intelligence efforts across Seaport’s pipeline, keeping internal stakeholders apprised of important market and competitive developments
Collaborate with Program Teams to develop target product profiles and value propositions aligned with market expectations and business goals
Maintain revenue forecasts for Seaport programs and ensure that models are updated regularly with latest assumptions
Provide support in identifying, evaluating, and securing partnerships that drive growth and support for Seaport’s strategic goals
Manage operational aspects of business development activities, including but not limited to CDAs, secure data rooms, and meeting documentation
Conduct deal comparator analyses and support business case development for potential strategic partnerships
Support corporate strategy efforts that require a combination of commercial perspectives, business development insights, and/or rigorous financial analytics
Create content for Board of Director meetings that adheres to and drives meeting agendas
Provide bandwidth for other cross-functional initiatives on an ad hoc basis