Business Development Manager - Licensing - Boston
Position: Business Development Manager - Biopharma Partnerships
Are you passionate about shaping the future of biopharmaceutical innovation? We're seeking a dynamic Business Development Leader to drive strategic partnerships and external growth opportunities.
What You'll Do:
- Identify and establish external business opportunities, including out-licensing, co-development, and other structured transactions.
- Develop and present compelling business cases for prioritized opportunities, backed by robust analysis, key assumptions, and risk assessments.
- Initiate and lead external partnership discussions with minimal supervision.
- Drive cross-functional due diligence and alliance management, collaborating with R&D, CMC, Clinical, Regulatory, Operations, and Finance teams.
- Oversee BD operations from proposals and term sheet development to negotiations, deal closure, and alliance management.
- Contribute to shaping business development and licensing strategies aligned with corporate and portfolio goals.
- Represent the organization at industry, investor, and partnering conferences, building strong relationships across the pharmaceutical and biotech sectors.
What We're Looking For:
- Ph.D. in pharmacology, immunology, cancer biology, or related biomedical sciences (strongly preferred).
- Solid background in antibody development.
- Knowledge of business development/licensing and pharmaceutical R&D.
- Strategic thinker with strong analytical skills.
- Exceptional communication and presentation abilities for diverse stakeholders.
- Effective interpersonal and project management skills in a fast-paced, matrix environment.
- Collaborative team player.
- Bilingual in Mandarin and English (preferred).
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