Chief Business Development Officer

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in United States.

📋 Description

• Oversee the enterprise-wide strategy for business development and strategic partnerships that aligns with commercialization and growth objectives.

• Identify, assess, structure, and finalize high-value transactions, including licensing agreements, partnerships, and venture financing.

• Act as a senior relationship manager with pharmaceutical, biotech, venture capital, and strategic partners.

• Collaborate with scientific and clinical leaders to develop and refine commercialization and development strategies.

• Create and enhance a high-performing Business Development team.

• Recognize and pursue new revenue-generating opportunities across institutional capabilities and assets.

• Represent City of Hope at industry conferences, investor gatherings, and critical strategic engagements.

• Develop operating models, key performance indicators (KPIs), and pipeline management processes to enhance performance.

• Provide counsel to executive leadership regarding market trends, partnerships, and long-term growth strategies.

⛳️ Requirements

• PhD with over 15 years of industry experience and an MBA preferred, or a Master’s degree with an MBA and over 20 years of experience.

• Proven leadership experience in the pharmaceutical, biotechnology, healthcare, or life sciences sectors.

• Significant experience in licensing, strategic partnerships, alliance management, and venture creation.

• Outstanding negotiation, strategic thinking, financial analysis, and relationship management abilities.

• Experience in oncology, cell and gene therapy, diagnostics, precision medicine, or advanced therapeutics is preferred.

• Demonstrated capability to lead teams and influence at the executive level within complex environments.

🏝️ Benefits

• Health insurance

• 401(k)

• Paid time off

• Remote work options