Director, Business Development

MBX Biosciences, Inc.; Burlington (MA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

MBX Biosciences, Inc. is seeking a Director of Business Development to identify and scale revenue-generating partnerships and growth initiatives. This role is crucial for shaping the company's growth strategy and expanding its market presence.

The ideal candidate will possess a strong commercial background, 8+ years in business development, and expertise in pharmaceutical partnerships. Responsibilities include leading strategy execution, conducting market evaluations, and representing the company at industry events.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in business development or related roles.
• Proven track record of closing high-value pharmaceutical partnerships.
• Strong experience in competitive intelligence and market analysis.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute the business development strategy.
• Identify and evaluate partnerships and revenue opportunities.
• Lead cross-functional due diligence and market research.

Skills

Business development

Pharmaceutical partnerships

Negotiation skills

Analytical skills

Relationship-building

Market analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree

MBA or advanced degree

Job description

Position Summary

MBX Biosciences is looking to hire a Director of Business Development who, in partnership with our Chief Business Officer, is responsible for identifying, developing, and scaling revenue‑generating partnerships, growth initiatives, and new business development opportunities. This role plays a critical part in shaping the company’s growth strategy, expanding market presence, and building long‑term value through strategic relationships.

Reporting to the Chief Business Officer, the Director of Business Development works cross‑functionally with R&D, Commercial, Finance, and Legal to evaluate opportunities, structure partnerships, negotiate agreements, and ensure successful execution. The ideal candidate combines strong scientific acumen, commercial instincts, analytical rigor, executive presence, and a track record of closing complex, high‑value deals.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and execute the company’s business development strategy in alignment with overall growth and revenue objectives.
• Along with our Chief Business Officer, identify, evaluate, and pursue partnerships and revenue opportunities to expand the company’s footprint.
• Lead cross‑functional due diligence, prepare partnering materials, terms sheets, conduct technical and business evaluations, market research, competitive analysis, and financial modeling to inform strategic decisions and investment priorities.
• Lead competitive intelligence efforts, including monitoring competitor activity, market trends, and emerging threats or opportunities.
• Represent the company at industry events, partnering and scientific/medical conferences, and networking forums, strengthening brand presence and generating new opportunities.
• Serve as a trusted advisor internally and externally, providing sound judgment, strategic insight, and professionalism in all interactions.
• Other responsibilities as assigned.

Education & Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required; MBA or advanced degree preferred.
• 8+ years of experience in business development, or related corporate or R&D roles, with increasing levels of responsibility.
• Proven track record of sourcing, structuring, negotiating and closing sell‑side pharmaceutical partnerships.
• Demonstrated expertise in pharmaceutical drug research and development and understanding of intellectual property and contracting; prior alliance management experience is a plus.
• Strong experience with competitive intelligence, including market analysis, competitor tracking, pricing analysis, and trend identification.
• Analytical and financial modeling skills, with the ability to translate data into actionable business insights and recommendations.
• Exceptional relationship‑building skills with experience managing senior‑level stakeholders including partners, investors, and executives.
• Strong negotiation, communication, and presentation skills, with executive presence and the ability to influence at all levels.
• Experience representing an organization at industry events, conferences, and external forums.
• Demonstrated ability to operate both strategically and tactically in a fast‑paced, evolving environment.
• High level of professionalism, judgment, integrity, and accountability.
• Collaborative mindset with the ability to work effectively across Sales, Marketing, Product, Finance, and Legal teams.

Travel

You will be expected to travel periodically based on the needs of the business to the extent requested by the Company, including attendance at Together Weeks, Together Days, and functional meetings as requested by the Company.

Company Overview

MBX Biosciences is a biopharmaceutical company focused on the discovery, development and commercialization of novel precision peptide therapies based on its proprietary PEP™ platform, for the treatment of endocrine and metabolic disorders. The Company is advancing a pipeline of novel candidates for endocrine and metabolic disorders with clinically validated targets, established endpoints for regulatory approval, significant unmet medical needs and large potential market opportunities.

The Company’s pipeline includes canvuparatide (MBX 2109) for the treatment of chronic hypoparathyroidism preparing for Phase 3 development; and an obesity portfolio that includes MBX 4291 in Phase 1 development and MBX 5765 in preclinical development, as well as additional discovery candidates.

The Company is based in Carmel, Indiana and Burlington, Massachusetts. To learn more, please visit the Company website at www.mbxbio.com and follow it on LinkedIn.

EEO Statement

MBX Biosciences is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to treating all applicants fairly without discrimination. We welcome applications from all individuals, regardless of race, national origin, gender, age, physical characteristics, social origin, disability, union membership, religion, family status, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression or any unlawful criterion under applicable law.