Biotech Partnerships Director: Strategic Growth & Deals

cAMPfield Therapeutics, Inc.; Massachusetts; On-site; USD 150,000 - 230,000; Full time

Job summary

cAMPfield Therapeutics, Inc. seeks an Associate Director/Director of Business Development to drive strategic partnerships, external opportunity evaluation, and corporate growth initiatives for a rapidly scaling biotech organization.

This leader will shape portfolio strategy, identify and in-license pipeline programs, and secure pharma partnerships for the portfolio. The ideal candidate blends strong scientific literacy with sharp commercial instincts, thrives in a lean environment, and excels at

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.

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

Scientific literacy

Strategic thinking

Commercial acumen

Drug development knowledge

Education

PhD/MD/MS in relevant field

Tools

PowerPoint

Excel modeling

Job description

cAMPfield Therapeutics, Inc. seeks an Associate Director/Director of Business Development to drive strategic partnerships, external opportunity evaluation, and corporate growth initiatives for a rapidly scaling biotech organization.

This leader will shape portfolio strategy, identify and in-license pipeline programs, and secure pharma partnerships for the portfolio. The ideal candidate blends strong scientific literacy with sharp commercial instincts, thrives in a lean environment, and excels at