Associate Director of Business Development and Operations

Lealtx; Worcester, Newton (MA, MA); Remote; USD 140,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

Leal Therapeutics, a clinical-stage biotechnology company focused on neuro-metabolic therapies for CNS diseases, seeks an Associate Director of Business Development and Operations. This remote role supports a core team with offices in Worcester, MA and Newton, MA, reporting to the VP of BD and Operations.

The position emphasizes budgeting, forecasting, fundraising operations, competitive intelligence, investor relations, and cross-functional collaboration to accelerate development while

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in life sciences, finance, or economics.
• Advanced degree preferred (MS, MBA).
• 3–5 years in life sciences-focused consulting, investment banking, VC, equity research, and/or biotech/therapeutics ops.
• Strong multitasking and communication skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.

Responsibilities

• Own and manage corporate budget and cash runway projections.
• Build forecasting scenarios to inform fundraising and BD/OP priorities.
• Support fundraising operations and investor communications.
• Lead competitive intelligence to inform strategic decisions.
• Support investor relations and board presentations.
• Support IP strategy and contract negotiations with counsel.
• Assist cross-functional operations including website, HR, and events.

Skills

Budgeting

Forecasting

Investor relations

Contract negotiations

Competitive intelligence

Cross-functional collaboration

Communications

Project management

Education

Bachelor's degree

MS/MBA preferred

Job description

Associate Director of Business Development and Operations

Location: Remote

Leal Therapeutics is seeking an Associate Director to join its Business Development and Operations team. This role will report to the VP of Business Development and Operations.

About Leal Therapeutics:

• Clinical-stage biotechnology company developing novel, neuro-metabolic therapeutics for diseases of the central nervous system (CNS) with critical unmet needs including Schizophrenia and ALS.
• Core operations in Worcester, MA and Newton, MA
• Fast-paced startup environment with broad exposure across multiple facets of biotechnology and drug development
• Emphasis on cross-functional collaboration within a collegial, learning-oriented environment
• Ability to have a large impact in a rapidly progressing company

Key Responsibilities:

• Own and manage corporate budget in close collaboration with functional leads, project management, and FP&A team to maintain accurate cash runway forward projections
• Build and maintain forecasting scenarios and other budget analyses required to inform fundraising strategy and support broader BD & Operations priorities
• Support fundraising operations including investor tracking, data room management, diligence requests, and maintenance/ development of effective external communication materials
• Lead competitive intelligence efforts, synthesizing market and landscape insights to inform strategic decision-making
• Support investor relations including presentations to Board of Directors
• Support IP strategy development in collaboration with counsel
• Support negotiations of contracts with external parties, in collaboration with counsel
• Support other cross-functional organizational operations (e.g., website and public communications, teambuilding and offsite planning, HR support, etc.)

Education, Experience, and Qualities Required:

• Bachelor's/Bachelor's equivalent or higher degree preferably in a life science, finance, or economics
• Advanced degree preferred (e.g., MS, MBA)
• 3-5 years of professional experience in life sciences-focused management consulting, investment banking, venture capital, equity research, and/or corporate/operational role in a biotech/pharma/therapeutics company
• Strong organizational skillset with ability to manage multiple concurrent workstreams
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced, dynamic environment
• Passion for bringing new therapies to serve patients with unmet medical needs

Leal is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national orientation, veteran, or disability status.