Associate Director/Director, Business Development

cAMPfield Therapeutics; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

cAMPfield Therapeutics seeks 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 shape portfolio strategy, identify in-licensing opportunities, and secure pharma partnerships while supporting executive and board-level initiatives.

The role requires strong scientific literacy, sharp commercial instincts, and excellence in building

Qualifications

• PhD, MD, or MS in a relevant scientific discipline preferred.
• 2–4+ years of experience in business development, corporate development, strategy, or comparable roles.
• 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.

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 depending on level.
• Maintain a dynamic pipeline of external opportunities aligned with corporate strategy.
• Track competitive landscapes, scientific trends, and partnering activity across relevant therapeutic areas.
• Identify emerging technologies, platforms, and external programs that complement internal R&D.
• Conduct scientific, commercial, and strategic evaluations of external assets, platforms, and companies.
• Develop clear, data-driven recommendations that inform investment decisions and partnership prioritization.
• 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.
• Represent the company at partnering conferences, scientific meetings, and industry events.
• Build and maintain relationships with biotech/pharma partners, academic groups, and investors.
• 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.

Skills

Communication & relationship-building

Strategic thinking

Education

PhD/MD/MS in relevant scientific discipline

Tools

PowerPoint

Excel

Job description

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.