CK Group: Business Development Manager – Licensing

Biotech 365; West New York (NJ); Hybrid; USD 95,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A growing biotechnology company is seeking a Business Development Manager to drive strategic growth and explore new opportunities. This full-time, remote role requires a PhD and experience in business development within life sciences. Fluency in English and Mandarin is essential for engagement with diverse stakeholders and industry representation.

Qualifications

• PhD in relevant biomedical sciences strongly preferred.
• 2+ years in business development, R&D, or strategic planning.
• Fluency in Mandarin and English required.

Responsibilities

• Establish external business opportunities for out-licensing and transactions.
• Lead development of business cases and presentations to management.
• Drive due diligence and manage business development operations.

Skills

Analytical skills

Strategic thinking

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Project management

Education

PhD in pharmacology, immunology, cancer biology, or related field

Job description

CK Group is seeking a Business Development Manager to join a growing biotechnology company with cutting-edge technology.

This is a full-time, permanent role that is remote, with a preference for candidates based in MA, NY, or NJ. Fluency in English and Chinese is required.

Salary: $95,000 - $130,000 base + commission.

Position Summary: The Business Development (BD) Manager will have a strong understanding of business development and licensing, playing 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 for prioritized external opportunities, including recommendations to management with robust analyses, key assumptions, and risks.
• Initiate, lead, and present external opportunities with limited supervision.
• Drive cross-functional due diligence and alliance management, coordinating with R&D, CMC, Clinical, Regulatory, Operations, and Finance teams, and serve as the main BD contact when necessary.
• Manage BD operations and transactions, including proposals, negotiations, deal closures, and alliance management.
• Contribute to defining and revising the business development & licensing strategy to align with overall corporate and portfolio strategies.
• Represent the company at industry, investor, and partnering conferences; develop and maintain relationships within the pharmaceutical and biotechnology industries.

Required Skills and Experience:

• PhD in pharmacology, immunology, cancer biology, or related field in Biomedical Sciences is strongly preferred.
• At least 2 years of experience in business development, R&D, or strategic planning within the life sciences industry.
• Extensive knowledge of business development/licensing and pharmaceutical R&D.
• Strong strategic thinking, analytical skills, and experience.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills tailored to diverse stakeholders.
• Effective interpersonal and project management skills in a fast-paced, matrix environment.
• Fluency in Mandarin and English is required.

Application: Entitlement to work in the US is essential. Please quote job reference 133 334 in all correspondence.