Director of Business Development

Verrus; Massachusetts; On-site; USD 180,000 - 280,000; Full time

Job summary

Verrus is seeking a Director of Business Development to lead RNA therapeutics partnerships, driving commercial strategy and deal execution. You will identify opportunities, build relationships with pharma/biotech partners, and manage transactions from diligence through negotiation.

A PhD is preferred; 7+ years in biotech/pharma BD, licensing, or partnerships; strong scientific-to-commercial translation. Join a high-growth, well-funded team shaping Verrus' external growth strategy.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of biotech/pharma business development, licensing, or strategic partnering.
• Experience identifying and advancing strategic partnership opportunities.
• Experience working with pharmaceutical and biotechnology partners.
• Strong due diligence, valuation, deal structuring, and negotiation skills.
• Ability to translate complex scientific information into compelling commercial propositions.
• Advanced scientific training or a PhD is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Identify new partnering opportunities and develop strategic relationships.
• Advance transactions from initial discussions through diligence and closing.
• Manage opportunities through the transaction process and coordinate internal teams.
• Partner with scientific and commercial teams to develop compelling propositions.
• Represent the company in licensing, partnering, and strategic transactions.

Skills

RNA therapeutics

Strategic partnerships

Deal structures

Due diligence

Negotiations

Education

PhD

Job description

I’m working with an innovative, well-funded biotechnology company that is looking to add an experienced Director of Business Development to its commercial team, with a focus on RNA therapeutics and strategic partnerships.

The company is developing innovative medicines across a range of emerging therapeutic technologies and is entering an exciting phase of growth. This is an opportunity to join the business at an important stage and play a meaningful role in building strategic partnerships and supporting the commercial development of its pipeline.

About the Role

This is a senior business development position focused on identifying new partnering opportunities, developing strategic relationships, and advancing transactions from initial discussions through diligence and negotiation.

You’ll be responsible for identifying and prioritizing potential partners, developing compelling scientific and commercial propositions, managing opportunities through the transaction process, and working closely with internal scientific and commercial teams.

The Ideal Candidate

We’re particularly interested in speaking with business development professionals who have experience within biotechnology or pharmaceutical organizations, ideally with exposure to:

• RNA therapeutics / RNA-based medicines
• Therapeutic platforms or enabling technologies
• Preclinical or early-stage drug development
• Licensing, partnering, or strategic transactions

The ideal candidate will also have:

• 7+ years of experience in biotech/pharma business development, licensing, or strategic partnering
• A track record of identifying and advancing strategic partnership opportunities
• Experience working with pharmaceutical and biotechnology partners
• Strong understanding of due diligence, valuation, deal structures, and negotiations
• The ability to translate complex scientific information into compelling commercial opportunities
• Strong relationships and communication skills across scientific, commercial, and executive stakeholders
• Advanced scientific training or a PhD is preferred

Why Consider It?

This is a great opportunity for someone looking to join a high-growth biotechnology business and take ownership of a strategically important partnering function.

You’ll have the opportunity to work at the intersection of science, business development and innovation, build relationships with leading industry organizations, and help shape the company's external growth strategy.

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