Business Development, Oncology & Immunology

Partex; Singapore; On-site; SGD 250,000 - 450,000; Full time

Job summary

Partex.AI is seeking a VP/Assistant VP/Senior Director of Business Development in Singapore to lead BI and licensing efforts across APAC, with emphasis on Oncology and Immunology. You will build senior relationships with pharma/biotech companies and drive out-licensing, co-development, and licensing negotiations from first contact to term sheet.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years in pharma/biotech licensing, a strong deal sheet, and a solid APAC network.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of proven pharma/biotech in-licensing and/or out-licensing experience.
• Strong exposure to Oncology and/or Immunology.
• Established APAC network across Pharma/Biotech.
• Experience engaging senior stakeholders incl. C-level.
• Excellent English communication is mandatory.

Responsibilities

• Lead BD for Partex.AI's Oncology and Immunology portfolio across APAC.
• Identify and engage pharmaceutical and biotech partners for outlicensing opportunities.
• Develop relationships with senior decision-makers across Pharma/Biotech.
• Drive opportunities from initial outreach through valuation and due diligence.
• Lead or support term-sheet and licensing negotiations.
• Build and maintain a strong pipeline of strategic licensing opportunities.

Skills

Pharma/biotech licensing

Oncology & Immunology

APAC network

Senior stakeholder management

English communication

BD/Partnerships

Education

Bachelor's/Master's/PhD in Life Sciences

Job description

We are looking for a VP / Assistant VP / Senior Director – Business Development, Oncology &

Immunology to lead and expand Partex.AI's business development activities across AsiaPacific, with a particular focus on pharmaceutical and biotechnology companies in Singapore,

Japan, China and the broader APAC region.

We are looking for someone who brings the skills and commercial understanding of a true drug

hunter — someone who understands what pharmaceutical and biotechnology companies look

for when evaluating assets for in-licensing, co-development, strategic partnerships and

The primary focus of this role will be to out-license Partex.AI's oncology and immunology

assets, identify strategic partners, develop senior-level relationships and drive opportunities

from initial engagement through valuation, negotiation and potentially term-sheet execution.

The ideal candidate will bring a strong, demonstrable deal sheet, an established network across

Pharma/Biotech and the ability to independently identify, qualify and convert high-value

licensing opportunities.

Role & Business Context

Partex.AI's Asset Exchange business focuses on increasing the value and attractiveness of

pharmaceutical assets through AI-driven dossier enrichment.

• Identification of new indications
• Identification of synergistic combination opportunities
• AI-driven asset analysis and prioritization
• Generation of new biological or clinical hypotheses
• Validation of hypotheses through wet-lab capabilities where appropriate
• Development of compelling scientific and commercial narratives
• Partner identification and outreach
• Asset valuation and commercial positioning
• Negotiation and progression toward term sheets and licensing agreements

Many of our Asset Exchange opportunities are structured around risk-sharing commercial

models, where revenues are linked to the successful licensing or development of an asset.

In addition to Asset Exchange and Asset Management, Partex.AI operates a significant Asset

Services business focused on AI solutions for R&D, patient data, validation and related

services. While this will not be the primary focus of the position, the ability to identify crossselling and strategic partnership opportunities across the broader Partex.AI portfolio will be

highly valued.

Key Responsibilities

Business Development & Licensing

• Lead business development activities for Partex.AI's Oncology and Immunology portfolio across APAC.
• Identify and engage pharmaceutical, biotechnology and other strategic partners for outlicensing opportunities.
• Develop and maintain relationships with senior decision-makers across Pharma and Biotech, including Business Development, Licensing, R&D, Corporate Development and Portfolio Strategy leaders.
• Identify companies and assets with strong strategic fit for Partex.AI's portfolio.
• Drive opportunities from initial outreach through qualification, valuation, due diligence and
• Lead or support term-sheet and licensing negotiations, depending on experience and deal complexity.
• Build and maintain a strong pipeline of strategic licensing and partnership opportunities.

Strategic Asset Positioning

• Work closely with the Delivery, Scientific, Product and Commercial teams to understand the scientific and commercial value of each asset.
• Translate scientific and AI-generated insights into compelling commercial narratives for potential licensees.
• Help develop high-quality presentations, licensing materials and partner-specific value propositions.
• Identify opportunities for indication expansion, combination strategies and other forms of
• Support the development of data-driven asset valuation and commercial positioning strategies.

Relationship & Network Development

• Build a strong network across Pharma, Biotech, Venture, Licensing and Corporate Development communities in APAC.
• Represent Partex.AI at major pharmaceutical, biotechnology, partnering and scientific conferences.
• Leverage existing relationships as well as proactive outreach, including targeted cold outreach, to generate new opportunities.
• Establish long-term strategic relationships with potential licensing partners.
• Develop relationships with senior executives and decision-makers across Singapore, Japan, China and other key APAC markets.

Cross-Functional & Global Collaboration

• Collaborate closely with the worldwide Commercial organization, including Marketing and Product Development.
• Work with colleagues across Singapore, India, Germany, Switzerland, the USA and other Partex.AI locations.
• Partner with scientific and delivery teams to ensure that commercial opportunities are supported by strong scientific and technical evidence.
• Identify opportunities to cross-sell Partex.AI's Asset Services, AI/R&D solutions, patient data and validation capabilities.
• Contribute market intelligence and customer feedback to the broader company strategy.

What We Are Looking For

• Bachelor's, Master's or PhD degree, preferably in Life Sciences, Biotechnology, Pharmacy, Medicine, Chemistry or another relevant scientific/medical discipline.
• Additional qualification or strong professional experience in Business Development, Commercial Strategy, Marketing, Corporate Development or Licensing is highly desirable.
• Minimum 5 years of proven pharmaceutical/biotech in-licensing and/or out-licensing experience, demonstrated through an identifiable deal sheet.
• Strong experience specifically within Oncology and/or Immunology.
• Established network across pharmaceutical and biotechnology companies, particularly within APAC.
• Demonstrated experience in identifying, evaluating and progressing licensing or strategic partnership opportunities.
• Strong understanding of drug development, asset valuation, licensing structures and
• Experience engaging senior stakeholders across Pharma/Biotech, including C-level and senior BD/Licensing executives.
• Strong negotiation, presentation, communication and stakeholder-management skills.
• Ability to translate complex scientific concepts into compelling commercial propositions.
• High level of commercial ownership, resilience and entrepreneurial mindset.
• Excellent English communication skills are mandatory.
• Experience working across Singapore, Japan, China or broader APAC markets will be strongly preferred.
• Existing relationships with pharmaceutical and biotechnology companies in APAC will be a
• Experience with AI, digital health, computational drug discovery, data platforms or technology-enabled R&D is a strong plus.

Location & Working Model

Candidates based in Singapore will be expected to work from the Partex.AI office and

collaborate closely with the global Commercial and Leadership teams.

Japan / China Candidates

Candidates based in Japan or China may work remotely from their home location, with regular

virtual collaboration with the global team and travel to Singapore and/or other Partex.AI

locations as required.

Regional Travel

The role will require regular travel across Singapore, Japan, China and other APAC markets, as

well as occasional international travel for licensing meetings, conferences, partner

engagements and internal business activities.

Why Join Partex.AI?

• Opportunity to play a key role in building Partex.AI's APAC commercial and licensing
• Direct exposure to high-value pharmaceutical and biotechnology partnerships.
• Opportunity to work with AI-driven drug discovery and real-world data technologies.
• High degree of ownership, autonomy and decision-making responsibility.
• Opportunity to influence the company's global asset strategy and commercial growth.
• International collaboration with teams across Asia, Europe and the United States.
• Performance-oriented remuneration and strong career growth opportunities.
• Opportunity to contribute to building the next generation of an AI-enabled pharmaceutical
• company.

We are looking for people who “dare to care” — individuals who combine scientific curiosity,

commercial excellence and the ambition to create meaningful impact in healthcare.