Head of Business Development
Redwood City, CA
Our client combines synthetic biology and machine learning to tackle age-related diseases. They are looking for a Head of Business Development to join and build out their business development capabilities. This leadership role will have the unique opportunity to be among the first hires of a groundbreaking startup, making significant contributions to curing age-related diseases.
Requirements
- Proven track record in identifying, leading, structuring, negotiating, and closing high-value drug development partnerships
- Strong experience in product and deal valuation, corporate development, and financial analysis
- Demonstrated excellence in cultivating relationships with prospective drug development partners, including large biotech and pharma companies
- Prior leadership or executive role in business development
- Ability to draw on an extensive personal and professional network of relationships to generate partnership leads and to advocate for the company
- Ability to communicate and work closely with company leadership, including the CEO and company advisors
Responsibilities
- Lead business development for the company, with explicit milestones of instigating and closing high-value drug development partnerships
- Develop additional business development capabilities for the company as needed
- Inform high-level company scientific and clinical strategy from a business and partnerships perspective
- Communicate work clearly and report directly to team members and the CEO
Nice to have
- Excitement about synthetic biology and AI-driven small molecule drug discovery
- Experience with government grants and corporate M&A
Preferred qualifications
- 10+ years of experience in biotech/biopharma business development and either an MBA or related degree(s) in molecular biology, bioengineering, chemistry, or a related field