Director, Biotech BD & Corporate Strategy (CDMO)

Dendreon Pharmaceuticals; Seal Beach (CA); On-site; USD 178,000 - 248,000; Full time

Job summary

Dendreon Pharmaceuticals in Seal Beach, CA, seeks a Director/Senior Director of Business Development & Corporate Strategy to drive growth through strategic partnerships, licensing, and corporate development initiatives. The role requires 7-10+ years in biotech/pharma BD, proven deal-sourcing and negotiation experience, and the ability to lead cross-functional teams across R&D, Regulatory, and Commercial.

Travel up to 50%+ is expected.

Qualifications

• 7-10+ years of BD in biotech/pharma.
• Experience leading BD, M&A, licensing from sourcing to execution.
• Strong financial acumen including valuation modeling.
• Executive presence and ability to influence stakeholders.
• Willingness to travel 50%+.

Responsibilities

• Identify and lead strategic partnerships and investments in biotech/pharma.
• Evaluate late-stage assets and potential acquisitions.
• Develop CDMO strategy and partnerships to leverage manufacturing capabilities.
• Lead deal structuring, negotiations, and execution with internal/external stakeholders.
• Collaborate with R&D, Regulatory, Commercial, and Finance to maximize asset value.

Skills

BD & M&A experience

Strategic partnerships

Executive communication

Cross-functional leadership

Financial modeling

Education

MBA / PhD / MD or equivalent

Job description

Dendreon Pharmaceuticals in Seal Beach, CA, seeks a Director/Senior Director of Business Development & Corporate Strategy to drive growth through strategic partnerships, licensing, and corporate development initiatives. The role requires 7-10+ years in biotech/pharma BD, proven deal-sourcing and negotiation experience, and the ability to lead cross-functional teams across R&D, Regulatory, and Commercial.

Travel up to 50%+ is expected.