Business Development

Pleased to meet you! We are Galapagos
, headquartered in Belgium and growing our executive team in the U.S., with a mission to deploy our capital to secure and advance transformative, clinical‑stage assets, primarily in immunology and oncology, to transform patient outcomes.

As Manager Transactions
, you will play a key role in supporting the Chief Business Officer (CBO) and Vice President of Transactions in the execution of business development activities. Your focus will be on valuation and financial modeling
, providing analytical rigor to support transaction decision‑making. This role offers an opportunity to gain significant exposure to high‑profile deals in the biopharma sector, while collaborating with senior leadership and cross‑functional teams.

Our Business Development team will be based in the San Francisco Bay Area
.

Transaction Support

• Provide day‑to‑day support on transaction work streams under the leadership of the Vice President Transactions
• Develop and maintain complex financial models to evaluate companies, assets, partnerships, and transaction structures across multiple scenarios
• Conduct valuation and sensitivity analyses to inform deal strategy and recommendations
• Manage specific work streams within the transaction process, including due diligence coordination and information gathering
• Draft high‑quality presentations and supporting materials for internal stakeholders, including management committee and board reviews

Cross‑Functional Collaboration

• Work closely with cross‑functional teams to integrate inputs into financial models and transaction analyses
• Support the preparation of business cases and transaction documentation with analytical and strategic insights
• Partner with external advisors (bankers, consultants, lawyers) to ensure robust execution of deal processes

• Senior Analyst or Associate‑level experience in investment banking, private equity, or consulting, ideally with exposure to healthcare or biopharma transactions
• Strong technical skills in financial modeling, valuation, and analysis of company and asset‑level economics
• Solid understanding of transaction processes, including due diligence, process management, and deal structuring
• Excellent analytical and problem‑solving skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast‑paced environment
• Strong communication and presentation skills, with the ability to convey complex analyses clearly to senior stakeholders
• Highly organized, detail‑oriented, and proactive, with a collaborative mindset

At Galapagos, we prioritize your continuous growth and development, fostering a culture of empowerment. Our employees are the driving force behind our mission to lead in pharmaceutical research and innovation.

Base compensation for this position ranges from $150,000 to $165,000. Actual base compensation will be determined based on a variety of factors including experience, qualifications, job‑related knowledge, demonstrated skills and geographic location. The company reserves the right to modify base salary ranges at any time. In addition, this position is eligible for participation in Galapagos’ performance bonus plan. We offer comprehensive and generous benefits and programs to help our colleagues lead healthy lives and to support important moments in life.

Galapagos is dedicated to ensuring equal employment opportunities. Our hiring decisions are based on merit, considering qualifications, skills, performance, and achievements. We strictly prohibit discrimination against any employee or job applicant based on personal characteristics that are unrelated to their job.

We are Galapagos: together we can make it happen…!