Vice President, Business Development

TN United Kingdom; Abingdon; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in cell therapy is seeking a Vice President of Business Development to drive strategic opportunities and partnerships. The role involves working closely with the Executive Team to enhance the company's portfolio and manage key relationships in the pharma and biotech sectors. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in business development, particularly in immunology and cancer therapies, and will be responsible for executing collaborations and evaluating new technologies.

Qualifications

• 12-15 years of BD experience in pharma/biotech/healthcare.
• 5+ years in immunology, cancer, and immune therapies.

Responsibilities

• Develop a BD strategy and road map aligned with company strategy.
• Lead outreach efforts regarding the company's pipeline.
• Negotiate, structure, and execute collaborations and partnerships.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Interpersonal Skills

Education

PhD

MBA

Job description

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Vice President, Business Development, Abingdon

Client: Adaptimmune

Location: Abingdon, United Kingdom

Job Category: Other

EU work permit required: Yes

Job Reference: 56b84d2fddbf

Job Views: 3

Posted: 15.05.2025

Expiry Date: 29.06.2025

Job Description:

Primary Responsibility

The VP, Business Development will work alongside the Chief Business Officer as a key leader within the Business Development and Alliance Management Team. This position will focus on the pursuit of strategic business development and M&A opportunities, partnerships, alliances, and licensing agreements that fit within the overall corporate strategy, business plan, and product portfolio.

Reporting to the Chief Business Officer and working closely with the Executive Team, this position will understand how to drive and deliver in a small, tight-knit Business Development Team including Competitive Intelligence and Alliance Management, whilst working closely with the Legal team and across a multi-functional, trans-Atlantic, fully integrated cell therapy company planning to launch the first TCR-based cell therapy, afami-cel, in 2024.

Key Responsibilities

• Strategy & Positioning – Out-licensing: Develop a BD strategy and road map in conjunction with the CBO, aligned with broader company strategy, and in partnership with key stakeholders.
• Expand and develop dialogue with potential Pharma, biotech, and academic partners; lead outreach efforts regarding the company's pipeline.
• Represent the company externally at forums and conferences, promoting company messaging.

• External evaluation and In-licensing: Assess the marketplace for new technologies, threats, and competitor activity; work with CBO on portfolio and technology strategy.
• Identify and evaluate potential opportunities for partnerships, acquisitions, or joint ventures.
• Conduct diligence and competitive analysis to enhance the pipeline.

• Execution & Line/Team/External Provider Management: Collaborate with legal and broader BD teams to negotiate, structure, and execute collaborations, partnerships, or acquisitions. Manage internal BD team activities and oversee broader R&D diligence teams for timely execution.

Qualifications & Experience

• Required: 12-15 years of BD experience in pharma/biotech/healthcare; 5+ years in immunology, cancer, and immune therapies; experience in R&D deal negotiation; understanding of the competitive landscape; strong leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills; proven track record of successful deals.
• Desirable: PhD, MBA, or equivalent; technical expertise is highly valued.

Other Requirements

• Candidate can be based in the US (preferably Greater Philadelphia or Boston) or UK (Oxford/London).
• Willing to travel frequently between US and UK, and within the US.