What are the responsibilities and job description for the SVP of Business Development position at Partnology?
A science-driven research and clinical development organization headquartered in Menlo Park, CA is seeking a SVP of Business Development to join their team. The well-funded Biotech Company is focused on fundamentally transforming how we approach and treat inflammatory and autoimmune diseases.
Scope and Responsibilities :
As Senior Vice President of Business Development, you will report to the Chief Executive Officer and lead critical activities to access external therapeutic programs and technologies, including the sourcing, evaluation and negotiation of out-licensing, collaboration, and partnering deals.
- Lead the sourcing (including landscaping efforts for prioritized areas of interest), evaluation and negotiation of high-impact collaborations, licensing, equity, and acquisition opportunities
- Enable and lead robust decision-making through all stages of deals, including seeking approval for transactions from the Executive Team and Board of Directors.
- Oversee negotiations strategies with prospective partners, including creating collaboration structures aligned with scientific and business needs and making deal recommendations to key executive team stakeholders
- Develop and oversee the execution of short- and long-range business development strategies aligned with the priorities and interests of corporate strategy
- Concurrently manage multiple projects of complex business opportunities. Requires prioritizing projects with key stakeholders and aligning with corporate goals
- Set, communicate, and drive implementation of the partnering strategy in collaboration with executive team stakeholders
- Oversee ongoing and active development of world-class business development capabilities, processes and practices
- Establish collaborative relationships with key internal functions (R&D, Tech Ops, Legal and Finance) to ensure strong relationships with and support for the BD transactions
- Be an ambassador at external meetings, conferences, and seminars to access new opportunities and develop external networks
- Ensure high-quality opportunity assessments and due diligence reviews.
- Accountable for the achievement of important goals that impact and contribute to the company mission
- Demonstrate ability to engage and effectively influence team members while prioritizing multiple projects and meeting deadlines
- Drive curiosity, scientific rigor and excellent problem-solving skills across a fast-paced, performance-driven environment
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