BD Manager - Licensing
Join a fast-growing biotechnology company at the forefront of innovation, equipped with a broad set of cutting-edge technologies. This organization's expertise spans multiple therapeutic areas, including immuno-oncology, inflammatory and autoimmune diseases, neurology, cardiovascular, and metabolic disorders, among others.
The role offers a unique opportunity to engage in both scientific and commercial activities, supporting the licensing and commercialization of advanced antibody-based assets across various therapeutic fields. The successful candidate will have a strong understanding of business development and licensing, contributing to strategic growth and identifying new partnership opportunities.
Key Responsibilities
- Identify and establish external business opportunities for out-licensing, co-development, and other structured collaborations
- Develop and present business cases for prioritized external opportunities, including analyses, assumptions, risks, and recommendations to senior leadership
- Independently initiate, evaluate, and present partnership opportunities
- Lead cross-functional due diligence and alliance management, coordinating with internal teams such as R&D, CMC, Clinical, Regulatory, Operations, and Finance
- Oversee business development transactions, including proposals, term sheet development, negotiations, deal execution, and ongoing alliance management
- Contribute to shaping and refining business development and licensing strategy aligned with corporate and portfolio goals
- Represent the organization at industry, investor, and partnering conferences, building and maintaining relationships with pharmaceutical and biotechnology stakeholders
Requirements
- Ph.D. in pharmacology, immunology, cancer biology, or a related biomedical science field
- Strong experience in antibody drug discovery, including target validation and hit-to-lead optimization
- Ability to interpret complex biological data (e.g., affinity, specificity, in-vivo efficacy) and translate findings into compelling scientific and commercial narratives
- Familiarity with antibody modalities such as monoclonal antibodies, bi-specific antibodies, and antibody-drug conjugates
- Strong strategic thinking skills to align internal scientific capabilities with external partnership opportunities
- Must be a premanent resident
- Mandarin and English bilingual
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