Director / Senior Director, Business Development

Director / Senior Director, Business Development

Waltham, MA

Affinia Therapeutics is a biotech company developing transformative gene therapies for cardiovascular and neurological diseases. We are backed by a strong syndicate of life science investors and have ambitious plans to have a dramatic impact on the lives of patients around the world. The pace of work is dynamic, fast and fun.

We are looking for a curious, organized and self-motivated individual to join our team at Affinia. Team members work together across functions towards a common cause. This is an excellent opportunity to gain experience and develop in a dynamic, next-generation gene therapy environment.

We offer a competitive salary and benefits with the ability to make a difference.

Position Summary

Reporting to the Chief Business & Financial Officer, you will help lead Affinia's BD and licensing activities. You will be responsible for assisting with strategic evaluation and development of corporate and business development strategies. In addition, you will be responsible for implementing various strategic initiatives by leading deal making efforts, such as out-licensing the company's proprietary best-in-class AAV capsids, pipeline candidates and technology platform as well as in-licensing technologies and programs that are complementary with Affinia's overall strategy.

This position is located at the Affinia Therapeutics site in Waltham, MA with 4 days per week (M-Th) in the office.

Primary Responsibilities

• Identify and evaluate new business opportunities to partner Affinia's discovery platform, validated capsids and product opportunities.
• Lead a cross-functional team including R&D, commercial, legal, finance and strategy colleagues while performing an in-depth evaluation (due diligence) of opportunities.
• Prepare, evaluate and present robust financial modeling and analyses to value assets and deal terms.
• Structure, negotiate and close business deals aligned with Affinia's strategy.
• Support the development of corporate, therapeutic area and product strategies.
• Develop and maintain competitive intelligence insights and routinely communicate this information to leadership. Lead any market research or strategic assessment projects on behalf of Affinia.
• Establish and foster external relationships aligned with business opportunities. Represent Affinia's business development efforts at partnering and medical conferences.
• Routinely prepare and communicate business development updates and opportunities to Affinia's executive leadership team.
• Build and maintain product and company data rooms to support deal making.
• Domestic and global travel up to 30%.

Minimum Qualifications

EEO Statement : Affinia Therapeutics is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or Veteran status. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know.

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