Responsibilities
- Serve as a senior leader within the Business Development organization, with primary responsibility for driving in-bound and out-bound business development transactions, including strategic partnerships, licensing (in-licensing and out-licensing), and research collaborations.
- Proactively identify, evaluate, and prioritize external partnering opportunities that align with the Company’s scientific platform, pipeline priorities, and long-term growth strategy.
- Build, develop, and maintain senior-level relationships with biopharmaceutical companies, biotechnology partners, academic and research institutions, and other strategic stakeholders to advance the Company’s partnering objectives.
- Lead cross-functional deal teams through the end-to-end transaction lifecycle, including:
- Development of strategic rationale and investment thesis
- Opportunity screening and prioritization
- Financial valuation, scenario analysis, and deal modeling
- Scientific, commercial, operational, and legal due diligence
- Deal structuring, negotiation, and execution in close collaboration with Legal, Finance, and the Chief Business Officer
- Prepare and present deal recommendations and transaction materials to the executive leadership team and Board of Directors, including strategic fit, value creation, risks, and alternatives.
- Support development and management of the BD pipeline, including tracking opportunities, competitive intelligence, and deal trends.
- Represent the Company at partnering meetings, industry conferences, and key external events, serving as a senior ambassador for the Company’s strategy, science, and partnering priorities.
- Lead alliance management activities with existing strategic partners including oversight of governance, issue escalation and relationship management.
Benefits
- Eligible for bonus
- Benefits
- Participation in Company’s stock plan
Team
Structure: Business Development organization. Reports to: Chief Business Officer
Additional Information
- Must reside in the West coast
