Business Development Manager

ClinLab Solutions Group; Massachusetts; On-site; USD 120,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

ClinLab Solutions Group in Middlesex County, Massachusetts seeks a Business Development Manager – Licensing to drive licensing and commercialization of antibody assets across multiple therapeutic areas.

This role blends scientific expertise with business acumen to identify, evaluate, and execute strategic business development opportunities in the biotechnology sector.

Qualifications

• Ph.D. required in pharmacology, immunology, cancer biology, or related biomedical science field.
• Extensive background in antibody drug discovery, including target validation and hit-to-lead optimization.
• Ability to interpret complex biological data and translate findings into therapeutic and licensing narratives.
• Knowledge of antibody modalities such as monoclonal antibodies, bispecifics, and ADCs.
• Strong strategic thinking to align science with partner pipeline needs.
• Bilingual proficiency in Mandarin and English for global communications.

Responsibilities

• Identify external opportunities for out-licensing, co-development, and structured transactions in biotech.
• Develop and present business cases for external opportunities, including analyses and risk assessments.
• Independently lead presentations of external opportunities to internal stakeholders.
• Coordinate cross-functional due diligence and alliance management with R&D, clinical, regulatory, operations, and finance.
• Oversee BD operations: proposal development, negotiations, deal closure, and alliance management.
• Contribute to defining BD and licensing strategies aligned with company goals.
• Represent the organization at industry, investor, and partnering conferences and maintain relationships.
• Act as primary contact for BD matters and report to executive leadership.

Skills

Antibody drug discovery

Strategic thinking

Data interpretation

Cross-functional collaboration

Bilingual Mandarin and English

Education

Ph.D. in pharmacology, immunology, cancer biology, or related biomedical science

Job description

Job Title: Business Development Manager – Licensing

Work Location: Middlesex County, Massachusetts

Summary:

Seeking a dynamic professional to drive licensing and commercialization of antibody assets across multiple therapeutic areas. This role blends scientific expertise with business acumen to identify, evaluate, and execute strategic business development opportunities in the biotechnology sector.

Responsibilities:

• Identify and establish external opportunities for out-licensing, co-development, and structured transactions in the biotechnology sector.
• Develop and present comprehensive business cases for prioritized external opportunities, including robust analyses, key assumptions, and risk assessments.
• Independently initiate and lead presentations of external business opportunities to internal stakeholders.
• Coordinate cross-functional due diligence and alliance management, collaborating with R&D, clinical, regulatory, operations, and finance teams.
• Oversee business development operations, including proposal development, negotiations, deal closure, and ongoing alliance management.
• Contribute to the ongoing definition and refinement of business development and licensing strategies aligned with organizational goals.
• Represent the organization at industry, investor, and partnering conferences, building and maintaining relationships with key industry participants.
• Act as a primary contact for business development matters, ensuring effective communication and reporting to executive leadership.

Qualifications:

• Ph.D. in pharmacology, immunology, cancer biology, or a related biomedical science field.
• Extensive background in antibody drug discovery, including target validation and hit-to-lead optimization.
• Demonstrated ability to interpret complex biological data and translate findings into compelling therapeutic and licensing narratives.
• Familiarity with antibody modalities such as monoclonal antibodies, bispecific antibodies, and antibody-drug conjugates (ADCs).
• Strong strategic thinking skills to align scientific capabilities with partner pipeline needs.
• Bilingual proficiency in Mandarin and English to facilitate global R&D and business communications.