Business Development Manager - Licensing

Biocytogen; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

HRA

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

401K with Company Match

Paid Time Off

Paid Holidays

Job summary

Biocytogen Boston Corp is seeking a strategic Business Development leader to drive external opportunities in licensing and co-development. You will lead compelling business cases, coordinate cross-functional due diligence, and manage alliances with R&D, Regulatory, and Finance teams.

The role requires a Ph.D. in a biomedical field, deep antibody discovery expertise, and strong storytelling to translate biology into licensing value.

Qualifications

• Ph.D. in pharmacology, immunology, cancer biology, or a related biomedical science field.
• Strong background in antibody drug discovery and hit-to-lead optimization.
• Ability to interpret complex biological data (affinity, specificity, in vivo efficacy) and translate into therapeutic and licensing narratives.
• Familiarity with antibody modalities (mAbs, bispecifics, ADCs).
• Strategic thinking to align platform capabilities with partner pipeline gaps.

Responsibilities

• Establish external opportunities for out-licensing, co-development, and structured transactions.
• Lead development and presentation of business cases with robust analyses, assumptions and risks.
• Initiate and lead external opportunities with limited supervision.
• Coordinate cross-functional due diligence and alliance management across R&D, CMC, Clinical, Regulatory, Operations, Finance and reporting; may be main BD contact.
• Support BD operations including proposals, TS developments, negotiations, deal closure and alliance management.
• Contribute to BD/licensing strategy aligned with corporate portfolio.
• Represent Biocytogen at industry conferences and manage relationships with pharma/biotech partners.

Skills

Antibody discovery

Data interpretation

Strategic thinking

Education

Ph.D. in pharmacology/immunology/cancer biology

Job description

Biocytogen Boston Corp is a fast-growing biotech company at the forefront of innovation, equipped with broad cutting-edge technologies. Our expertisespans a wide range of therapeutic areas, including immuno-oncology , inflammatory and autoimmune diseases, neurology, cardiovascular and metabolic disorders, and more. At Biocytogen, you will have the unique opportunity to engage in both scientific and business endeavors, driving the licensing and commercialization of cutting-edge antibody assets across multiple therapeutic fields. The successful candidate will possess a strong understanding of business development and licensing and play a key role in driving strategic growth and exploring new business opportunities for the organization.

Job Responsibilities:

• Establish external business opportunities for out-licensing, co-development, and other structured transactions.
• Lead the development and presentation of business cases of prioritized external opportunities with recommendations to management team with robust analyses, key assumptions, and risks, as well as internal and external input where necessary.
• Initiate, lead and present external opportunities with limited supervision.
• Lead driving cross-functional due diligence and alliance management, coordinate with R&D, CMC, Clinical, Regulatory, Operations, and Finance and executive reporting, in some instances be the main BD contact person.
• Follow BD operations and transactions including proposals and TS developments,negotiations, deal closure and alliance management.
• Contribute to the definition and revision of business development &licensing strategy that is in line with overall corporate and portfolio strategies.
• Represent Biocytogen at industry, investor and partnering conferences, develop and maintain relationships with a wide range of pharmaceutical/biotechnology industry participants.

• Ph.D. in pharmacology, immunology, cancer biology, or a related biomedical science field
• Strong background in antibody drug discovery, with a deep understanding of target validation and hit-to-lead optimization
• Proven ability to interpret complex biological data (affinity, specificity, and in vivo efficacy) and translate it into a compelling therapeutic and licensing narrative
• Familiarity with current antibody modalities, including monoclonal antibodies (mAbs), bispecific antibodies, and ADCs
• Strong strategic thinking skills to align internal scientific platform capabilities with pharmaceutical partner pipeline gaps

• Medical Insurance

• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Health Reimbursement Accounts
• Life and AD&D Insurance
• Short & Long Term Disability Insurance
• 401K with Company Match
• Paid Time Off
• Paid Sick Days & Holidays

BIOCYTOGEN is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment opportunities at BIOCYTOGEN BOSTON CORP are based upon one’s qualifications and capabilities to perform the essential functions of a particular job. All employment opportunities are provided without regard to race, color religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, age, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, veteran status, military status, disability, mental illness, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law. This Equal Employment Opportunity policy governs all aspects of employment, including, but not limited to, recruitment, hiring, selection, job assignment, promotions, transfers, compensation, discipline, termination, layoff, access to benefits and training, and all other conditions and privileges of employment.