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Business Development Officer (BDO) - Biotech Series A

Prefer experience in both in and out license. This candidate should have at least 10 year experience in large pharma BD or biotech BD with a strong deal sheet. We are looking for clinical stage drug deal experience.

Identifying and pursuing strategic partnerships, licensing deals, and potential collaborations for a young biotechnology company in its Series A funding stage, requiring a strong scientific background, market analysis skills, and experience in negotiating complex deals within the biotech industry, with a focus on building relationships with potential partners to accelerate the company's product development and market entry strategy.

Key Responsibilities:

• Market Analysis and Opportunity Identification:
• Conduct thorough market research to identify potential licensing opportunities, strategic partnerships, and new business development avenues aligned with the company's therapeutic focus and technology platform.
• Lead Generation and Relationship Building:
• Actively network with key players in the biotech industry including pharmaceutical companies, venture capitalists, research institutions, and other relevant stakeholders to establish and nurture relationships.
• Deal Structuring and Negotiation:
• Develop and execute comprehensive business development strategies, including deal terms, milestones, royalty structures, and other contractual elements for potential licensing agreements, collaborations, and joint ventures.
• Scientific Due Diligence:
• Evaluate potential partners' technology platforms, clinical data, and intellectual property landscape to assess the strategic fit and commercial viability of potential collaborations.
• Internal Collaboration:
• Work closely with cross-functional teams including R&D, clinical development, legal, and finance to ensure alignment on business development strategies and execution.
• Pitching and Presentation:
• Prepare compelling presentations to communicate the company's technology, market opportunity, and value proposition to potential partners.
• Deal Closure and Contract Management:
• Manage the entire deal negotiation process, including legal documentation, contract review, and execution to ensure successful partnership implementation.

Required Skills and Experience:

• Scientific Expertise:
• A strong understanding of biotechnology principles, drug development process, and relevant therapeutic areas.
• Business Development Acumen:
• Proven track record of successfully identifying, developing, and closing business deals within the biotech industry, ideally with experience in Series A stage companies.
• Market Analysis Skills:
• Capability to analyze market trends, competitor landscape, and identify potential market opportunities for the company's technology.
• Negotiation Skills:
• Excellent negotiation and communication skills to structure and close complex deals with key stakeholders.
• Networking Abilities:
• Strong network within the biotech industry to identify potential partners and build strategic relationships.
• Communication and Presentation Skills:
• Ability to effectively communicate complex scientific concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences.

Education and Background:

• Advanced degree in life sciences (Ph.D. or M.S.) with a strong emphasis on relevant therapeutic area is preferred.
• MBA or equivalent business degree is a plus.
• Minimum of 5-8 years of experience in biotech business development, ideally with experience in a Series A company

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