Director, Life Sciences Partnerships & Commercialization

St. Jude

Tennessee

Remote

USD 160,000 - 330,000

Full time

6 days ago

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Job summary

St. Jude Children's Research Hospital is seeking a Director of Business Development to lead comprehensive BD and commercialization strategies for translating research into therapies, diagnostics, and digital health solutions.

You will identify, negotiate, and manage industry collaborations and licensing opportunities to maximize impact for pediatric patients worldwide. The role requires deep life sciences BD expertise, strategic leadership, and a track record of partnering with biotech, pharma,

Qualifications

Master's degree in life sciences (e.g., Biology, Chemistry, Biochemistry, Physics) required.
PhD, MD, or MBA preferred.
Ten years in life sciences with leadership in business development and transactions.
Extensive life sciences industry network and experience bringing innovations to market.

Responsibilities

Lead translation of innovations to market pathways through partnerships, licenses, and collaborations.
Execute the organization’s BD strategy aligned with its mission.
Perform due diligence on market, regulatory, and feasibility aspects of innovations.
Develop BD plans to market innovations to potential partners, executives, investors, and bankers.
Negotiate engagement terms and manage external consultants to support BD efforts.
Collaborate with Clinical, Regulatory, Manufacturing, Legal, and Compliance teams for smooth handoffs and governance.
Build relationships with researchers, industry partners, and investors to optimize outcomes.
Represent the organization at conferences and industry events; monitor trends and opportunities.