Antibody Scientist – BD/Platform Licensing – Boston, MA
Location: Boston, Massachusetts, United States – Please note the role will be onsite in Boston with local travel 25%
About The Role
A unique opportunity for Antibody Discovery Scientists to transition into a commercial role focusing on out licensing cutting edge platforms on behalf of a global CRO/Biotech based in Boston.
Please note the role will be onsite in Boston with local travel 25%.
No previous experience is required as training is provided but most show ability to communicate complex science to multiple stakeholders and strong understanding of early discovery workflows!
The Role
- Identify and develop external business opportunities across out-licensing, co-development and other strategic transactions.
- Lead the development and presentation of compelling business cases for prioritized external opportunities, providing robust analysis of key assumptions, risks and internal/external considerations.
- Independently initiate, develop and present external opportunities to senior management.
- Lead cross-functional due diligence and alliance management, working closely with R&D, CMC, Clinical, Regulatory, Operations and Finance teams, while providing executive-level reporting and acting as the primary BD contact where required.
- Manage BD activities throughout the transaction lifecycle, including proposals, term sheet development, negotiations, deal execution and ongoing alliance management.
- Contribute to the development and evolution of the organisation’s business development and licensing strategy, ensuring alignment with broader corporate and portfolio objectives.
- Represent the organisation at industry, investor and partnering conferences, building and maintaining relationships across the pharmaceutical and biotechnology sectors.
Requirements
- Ph.D. in Pharmacology, Immunology, Cancer Biology or a related biomedical science discipline.
- Strong background in antibody drug discovery, with a deep understanding of target validation and hit-to-lead optimisation.
Requirements Added By The Job Poster
- 1+ years of work experience with Antibodies
- Doctor of Philosophy