Business Development Manager - Licensing

BIOCYTOGEN LLC; Waltham (MA); On-site; USD 140,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life and AD&D Insurance

401K with Company Match

Paid Time Off

Short & Long Term Disability Insurance

Job summary

A leading biotech firm in Waltham, MA is seeking a Business Development professional with a Ph.D. in relevant biomedical sciences. You will establish partnerships for licensing and co-development and lead strategic business analysis. Candidates must possess strong expertise in antibody drug discovery and be bilingual in Mandarin and English. The role provides an opportunity to work across multiple therapeutic areas, contributing to innovative drug development efforts. Excellent benefits are offered, including medical and dental insurance, and a 401K plan.

Qualifications

• Deep understanding of target validation and hit-to-lead optimization.
• Experience with current antibody modalities, including monoclonal antibodies.
• Familiarity with monoclonal antibodies, bispecifics, ADCs.
• Strong strategic thinking to align platform with partner needs.
• Mandarin and English bilingual for global communication.

Responsibilities

• Establish external business opportunities for out-licensing and co-development.
• Lead the development and presentation of business cases for opportunities.
• Drive cross-functional due diligence and alliance management.
• Coordinate cross-functional due diligence and alliance management across R&D, CMC, Clinical, Regulatory, Operations, and Finance.
• Follow BD operations including proposals, negotiations, and deal closures.
• Contribute to BD strategy aligned with corporate portfolio goals.
• Represent Biocytogen at industry conferences and build relationships with pharma/biotech partners.

Skills

Strong background in antibody drug discovery

Proven ability to interpret complex biological data

Strong strategic thinking skills

Bilingual in Mandarin and English

Education

Ph.D. in pharmacology, immunology, cancer biology, or related field

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.

Qualifications:

• 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
• Mandarin and English bilingual, to effectively bridge global R&D and business communications

Benefits:

• 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.