Business Development Associate

Position Summary

The Business Development Analyst will support Ocugen’s business development efforts by providing analytical, financial, and strategic support across potential partnerships, licensing opportunities, and corporate development initiatives. This role is critical to improving the focus, rigor, and credibility of Ocugen’s BD activities by translating data into clear insights and decision-ready materials.

This is a highly analytical, execution-focused role requiring strong Excel and PowerPoint skills, intellectual curiosity, and the ability to operate in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment.

This is an onsite role.

Responsibilities 

Business Development & Strategic Support

• Support evaluation of external opportunities including licensing, partnerships, and strategic collaborations
• Assist in building business cases to inform decision-making on potential deals
• Conduct research on target companies, assets, and therapeutic areas relevant to Ocugen’s pipeline
• Track and summarize inbound opportunities and BD pipeline activity

Financial Modeling & Analysis

• Build and maintain financial models (NPV, valuation scenarios, deal structures) in Excel
• Support development of forecasts, market models, and commercial assumptions
• Analyze deal terms and benchmark against comparable transactions

Market & Competitive Intelligence

• Conduct market, competitive, and landscape analyses across gene therapy and ophthalmology
• Monitor industry trends, competitor activity, and relevant transactions
• Synthesize findings into clear insights for leadership

Presentation Development

• Create high-quality PowerPoint presentations for internal decision-making and external discussions
• Translate complex analyses into clear, concise, and compelling materials for executive audiences
• Support preparation of materials for BD meetings, partnering discussions, and board updates

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Work closely with Clinical, Regulatory, CMC, Commercial, and Finance teams to gather inputs for BD evaluations
• Support due diligence efforts by coordinating information across functions
• Assist in preparation for external meetings with potential partners

• Bachelor’s degree required; degree in life sciences, finance, or business preferred
• 1–3 years of experience in biotech, pharma, consulting, banking, or a related analytical role
• Exceptional proficiency in Excel and PowerPoint (required)
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail
• Ability to synthesize complex information into clear insights and recommendations
• Strong written and verbal communication skills; comfortable presenting to small groups
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and work effectively under pressure
• High level of professionalism, curiosity, and ownership

Working conditions

This position operates in an office setting, in person. Job may additionally require incumbent to be available outside of these hours to handle priority business needs.

Ocugen is an equal opportunity employer. In order to provide equal employment and advancement opportunities to all individuals, we make all of our employment decisions based upon merit, qualifications, abilities, and an individual’s conduct and performance. We will not make any of our decisions, and will not discriminate against any employee or applicant, on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, national origin or ancestry, ethnicity, sex (including pregnancy), gender (including sexual orientation, gender identity and status as a transgender or transsexual individual), age, physical or mental disability, citizenship, past, current or prospective service in the uniformed services, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected from discrimination under the law. Ocugen complies with applicable federal, state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment.