[Associate] Director, Business Development

cAMPfield Therapeutics, Inc.; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Equity

Benefits

Job summary

cAMPfield Therapeutics, Inc. is seeking an Associate Director/Director of Business Development to drive strategic partnerships and external growth initiatives from San Diego or Boston.

The role focuses on evaluating opportunities, securing pharma partnerships, and shaping portfolio strategy with senior leadership. The ideal candidate blends scientific literacy with commercial acumen, thrives in lean settings, and excels at building relationships that advance platform and pipeline strategy.

Qualifications

• PhD, MD, or MS with 2–4+ years in business development or related roles.
• Candidates in San Diego, CA or Boston, MA area.
• Ability to synthesize complex scientific and commercial information into clear recommendations.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
• Strong PowerPoint and Excel modeling skills.
• Deep understanding of drug development and startup lean environments.

Responsibilities

• Source, evaluate, and advance strategic partnerships, collaborations, licensing opportunities, and co-development deals.
• Support or lead diligence, valuation, term sheet development, negotiation, and contracting.
• Maintain a dynamic external opportunity pipeline aligned with corporate strategy.
• Monitor landscapes, scientific trends, and partnering activity across therapeutic areas.

Skills

Business development

Strategic partnerships

Financial modeling

Communication skills

Startup/adaptability

Education

PhD/MD/MS in relevant scientific field

Tools

PowerPoint

Excel

Deal evaluation

Job description

[Associate] Director, Business Development

Location: On-site | San Diego, CA or Boston, MA

Employment Type: Full-time

Reports to: COO

About the Role

We are seeking an Associate Director / Director of Business Development to drive strategic partnerships, external opportunity evaluation, and corporate growth initiatives for our rapidly scaling biotech organization. This leader will play a central role in shaping portfolio strategy, identifying and in-licensing additional pipeline programs, securing pharma partnerships for the portfolio, and supporting executive and board-level strategic initiatives.

The ideal candidate combines strong scientific literacy with sharp commercial instincts, thrives in lean environments, and is energized by building relationships that advance platform and pipeline strategy.

Key Responsibilities

Strategic Partnerships & Deal Execution

• Source, evaluate, and advance strategic partnerships, collaborations, licensing opportunities, and co-development deals.
• Support or lead diligence, valuation, term sheet development, negotiation, and contracting depending on level.
• Maintain a dynamic pipeline of external opportunities aligned with corporate strategy.

Landscape Monitoring & Opportunity Identification

• Track competitive landscapes, scientific trends, and partnering activity across relevant therapeutic areas.
• Identify emerging technologies, platforms, and external programs that complement internal R&D.

Scientific, Commercial & Strategic Assessment

• Conduct scientific, commercial, and strategic evaluations of external assets, platforms, and companies.
• Develop clear, data-driven recommendations that inform investment decisions and partnership prioritization.

Portfolio Strategy & Corporate Planning

• Provide insights that shape portfolio strategy, long-range planning, and resource allocation.
• Contribute to internal strategic discussions with R&D, Clinical, Finance, and Executive Leadership.

External Representation

• Represent the company at partnering conferences, scientific meetings, and industry events.
• Build and maintain relationships with biotech/pharma partners, academic groups, and investors.

Executive & Investor Support

• Support board-level materials, investor relations content, and outward-facing corporate narratives.
• Partner with the Executive Leadership Team on special projects, strategic initiatives, and cross-functional priorities.

Qualifications

• PhD, MD, or MS in a relevant scientific discipline preferred, along with 2-4+ years of experience in business development, corporate development, strategy, or comparable roles across consulting, investment banking, private equity, or biopharma equity research.
• Seeking candidates in San Diego, California or Boston, Massachusetts
• Ability to synthesize complex scientific and commercial information into clear recommendations.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
• Excellent PowerPoint and Excel modeling skills
• Strong understanding of business and technical aspects of drug development
• Comfortable operating in a lean, fast-paced startup environment.

What We Offer

• Opportunity to shape portfolio strategy and pursue in-licensing and out-partnering transactions
• High visibility with executive leadership with significant mentorship.
• Mission-driven, collaborative culture.
• Competitive compensation, equity, and benefits.