Director of Business Development

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

📋 Description

• Develop and implement the international business development and partnership strategy for BioInsight, leading initiatives in EMEA while also providing support to other regions.

• Cultivate and enhance senior relationships with pharmaceutical, biotechnology, healthcare, and research organizations.

• Identify, structure, negotiate, and finalize strategic partnerships in areas such as target discovery, clinical and population genomics, data licensing, software, bioinformatics, AI, and multiomics applications.

• Oversee the complete partnership lifecycle, from opportunity identification and term sheet creation to contract execution, closure, and ongoing partnership management.

• Collaborate with experimental, computational, and AI/machine learning scientists to convert scientific innovations into commercial opportunities.

• Define the strategic roadmap for BioInsight's genomics, data, and target discovery capabilities.

• Work alongside BioInsight leadership and cross-functional teams in R&D, Product, Commercial, Legal, and Finance.

⛳️ Requirements

• Extensive experience in business development, strategic partnerships, licensing, and/or alliance management within the life sciences, biotechnology, genomics, or healthcare sectors.

• Demonstrated success in originating, structuring, and closing strategic partnerships with pharmaceutical and biotechnology companies.

• Established senior relationships that facilitate and expedite deal pipeline activities.

• Scientific fluency throughout the drug discovery continuum.

• Strong comprehension of genomics, human genetics, precision medicine, data partnerships, and AI-driven healthcare solutions.

• Commercial insight to convert complex scientific innovations into sustainable-value partnerships.

• Capability to influence senior stakeholders and navigate effectively within global, matrixed organizations.

🏝️ Benefits

• Variable cash programs (bonus or commission).

• Equity for eligible positions.

• Globally differentiated and locally tailored benefits.

• Support during significant life events.

• Flexible time off.

• Opportunities to contribute to social causes.

• Company-wide summer shutdown for one week.

• Flexible benefits available in the UK.

• Company contribution of 10% towards your pension.

• Private medical insurance.

• Additional benefits designed to assist employees and their families.

• Employee Resource Groups providing career development experiences, cultural awareness, and opportunities for social responsibility.