Vice President, Business Development

Sirtex Medical is a global leader in healthcare, with offices in the U.S., Australia, Germany, and Singapore, dedicated to improving patient outcomes.

Our mission is to be at the forefront of minimally invasive cancer and embolization therapies. By partnering with physicians, we aim to provide innovative products that enhance patient outcomes and simplify treatments. Achieving this ambitious goal requires passionate and talented individuals who are committed to making a difference. Our flagship product, SIR-Spheres® Y-90 resin microspheres, is a targeted radiation therapy for liver cancer. To date, we have delivered over >150K doses across 50+ countries, significantly impacting patients' lives worldwide. Our success is fueled by our dedication to serving the medical community, maintaining professionalism, fostering a collaborative work culture, nurturing an entrepreneurial spirit, and continuously pursuing innovation and improvement.

At Sirtex, we are committed to creating a great workplace. We offer a range of benefits, programs, and services to support our employees, ensuring they have opportunities to contribute to our success and advance their careers. Join our inclusive community, where you can collaborate with talented colleagues, bring your ideas to life, and advance your career, all while delivering innovative healthcare solutions to patients.

Position Overview

The Vice President, Business Development will spearhead strategic growth initiatives for Sirtex Medical, focusing on expanding market share and portfolio innovation in oncology and interventional radiology. This Boston-based role (will consider remote with travel to corporate HQ [Boston, MA area] as needed) demands a forward-thinking leader with exceptional vision, business acumen, and proven ability to drive impactful partnerships globally.

This position will play a significant role in shaping the destiny of Sirtex!

• Strategic Growth Initiatives: Lead the formulation and implementation of Sirtex’s global business development strategy to expand portfolio innovation and market reach, aligning closely with oncology and interventional radiology trends.
• Partnership Development: Forge and manage high-impact partnerships, including joint ventures, licensing agreements, and acquisitions (small to medium sized deals), to elevate Sirtex’s competitive edge in the oncology sector.
• Market Intelligence: Drive deep analysis of global oncology and medical device markets, leveraging Boston’s vibrant life sciences ecosystem to identify and capitalize on growth opportunities.
• Deal Execution: Oversee the full cycle of business development transactions, including opportunity sourcing, due diligence, financial modeling, and contract negotiation, with a focus on long-term value creation.
• Collaboration with Leadership: Collaborate across functional teams, ensuring seamless integration of strategic initiatives into Sirtex’s operational framework.
• Stakeholder Communication: Deliver compelling business cases and strategic recommendations to senior leadership, ensuring alignment on long-term growth objectives.

• Bachelor’s degree (MBA preferred) in Business, Life Sciences, or a related discipline is required.  MBA and/or experience in investment banking is preferred
• Experience in medical devices/medtech is required.  Expertise in interventional radiology is preferred but not required.
• Demonstrated success in executing complex deal negotiations, full cycle experience leading mergers and acquisitions is required (sourcing/opportunity identification, risk evaluation, due diligence, negotiating and closing deals and integration) with deep knowledge of device/medtech regulations and market dynamics.
• Minimum of 10+ years of progressive leadership experience in business development or strategic partnerships within the healthcare or life sciences industry, strong preference for a focus on oncology or interventional radiology. 
• Exceptional interpersonal, negotiation, and presentation skills, with the ability to influence diverse stakeholders in a global context.

Key Competencies

• Visionary Leadership in Healthcare
• Global Stakeholder Engagement
• Data-Driven Decision Making
• Innovation and Initiative
• Financial and Analytical Acumen

The target base salary range for this position will range from $247,170 to $308,963 annually. Individual compensation for this job requisition will be based on non-discriminatory factors, including your geographic location, skills, experience, education and other factors as they relate to the position requirements.  Actual compensation may vary depending on the confirmed job-related skills and experience.

In addition to the expected base compensation, this role is eligible to participate in Sirtex’s incentive programs (target bonus of 25% for this position) and benefit plans, which include paid sick and vacation time, health insurance and a generous 401k matching program.

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

Do you want to be part of something bigger? A team whose impact stretches across the globe making a real difference to the quality of people’s lives.  Sirtex recognizes that well-being, financial health, and work-life balance are crucial for our employees to achieve personal success. 

Sirtex offers qualified candidates:

• Diverse and flexible work arrangements to achieve the optimum balance between work and personal responsibilities.
• A culture of respect, diversity, collaboration, and innovation fostering inclusiveness and superior performance.
• Attractive compensation and benefit packages which are practical, robust and equitable.
• A commitment to support ongoing professional growth through career development, on the job experiences and training opportunities.
• Challenging work which supports the development of new and better ways to improve clinical outcomes for oncology treatment around the world.
• An unwavering commitment to company values, employee safety and excellence in everything we do.  

Diversity drives innovation; inclusion fosters belonging, growth and success. Sirtex believes that it takes multiple perspectives and voices to create a culture and workplace which fosters engagement, teamwork, and employee satisfaction to perform our best and deliver on commitments. We are dedicated to fostering an environment where all employees feel valued, included, and can share their ideas so that we can exceed even our own expectations.

Sirtex is An Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status, age or any other characteristic protected under applicable law.  Sirtex will make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with known disabilities, in accordance with applicable law.