Director of Business Development - EU Remote

BioTalent Ltd; Thüringen; Remote; EUR 80.000 - 120.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

A leading company in the contract development and manufacturing organization (CDMO) sector is seeking a Director of Business Development & Licensing. This role is crucial in leading strategic planning and execution of BD activities globally. The ideal candidate is experienced in contract negotiation, deal structuring, and possesses strong leadership skills to foster collaboration across diverse teams.

Qualifikationen

• Advanced degree in science or engineering; PhD preferred.
• 10+ years in the pharmaceutical or biotech sector.
• Proven BD/licensing experience, including contract negotiation.
• Strong stakeholder and communication skills across global teams.

Aufgaben

• Manage the full BD and Licensing lifecycle, including preparation of executive materials.
• Lead confidential assessments and due diligence for co-development, M&A, and licensing opportunities.
• Guide teams through due diligence, decision-making, and transaction execution.

Kenntnisse

Stakeholder management

Communication

Negotiation

Decision-making

Leadership

Ausbildung

PhD in science or engineering

Jobbeschreibung

Director, Business Development & Licensing

Overview
Lead the strategic planning and execution of business development and licensing activities within a global CDMO. This role drives due diligence processes, coordinates cross-functional teams, and evaluates external opportunities across multiple therapeutic modalities.

Key Responsibilities

Strategic Leadership & Oversight

• Manage the full BD and Licensing lifecycle, including preparation of executive materials and oversight of deliverables.

• Lead confidential assessments and due diligence for co-development, M&A, and licensing opportunities.

• Develop risk evaluations, mitigation plans, diligence reports, and support contract review.

Process Improvement & Enablement

• Build and refine project management frameworks to support BD activities.

• Standardize tools and best practices for efficient and consistent deal execution.

Core Accountabilities

• Guide teams through due diligence, decision-making, and transaction execution.

• Partner with global BD teams through evaluations, term sheets, negotiations, and deal closure.

• Communicate strategic capabilities internally and externally.

• Apply working knowledge of BD frameworks, legal agreements (CDAs, MTAs), and financial modeling.

Capabilities & Expertise

Technical Proficiency

• Deep industry knowledge across drug development stages and modalities.

• Experience in deal structuring, financial inputs (COGS, CapEx, OpEx), and contract negotiations.

Leadership & Decision-Making

• Champion a collaborative, agile culture.

• Drive alignment and effective decisions in complex or time-sensitive scenarios.

• Act as a subject matter lead to ensure high-quality BD execution.

Innovation & Change Leadership

• Propose creative solutions to overcome complex challenges.

• Promote ongoing innovation and improvement in BD processes.

Qualifications

• Advanced degree in science or engineering; PhD preferred.

• 10+ years in the pharmaceutical or biotech sector.

• Proven BD/licensing experience, including contract negotiation.

• Strong stakeholder and communication skills across global teams.

• Comfortable challenging norms and simplifying complex issues.

• Committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion.