Executive Director, Global Biotech Partnerships

Autolus-Ltd-; Five Points (CA); On-site; USD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

Autolus seeks a strategic BD leader to identify and close high-potential partnerships in oncology and autoimmune space. You will lead deal sourcing, due diligence, and cross-functional negotiations with legal, finance, R&D, and regulatory teams.

The role requires an advanced degree and substantial business development experience in biopharma, with strong leadership, analytical, and communication skills. A globally oriented pipeline and collaboration culture are core to the team.

Qualifications

• Advanced business development experience in biopharma, immunology, autoimmune or oncology.
• Strong understanding of drug development, regulatory pathways, and commercial considerations in oncology.
• Excellent analytical, negotiation and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead identification and evaluation of strategic opportunities (in-licensing, out-licensing, M&A, co-development, academic collaborations).
• Build and maintain a pipeline of partnership opportunities globally.
• Lead presentations and communicate Autolus value proposition to potential partners.
• Lead deal structuring, due diligence, negotiations, and closing of complex transactions with cross-functional teams.
• Build relationships with biotech, pharma, academic institutions, and strategic partners to enable collaborations.
• Monitor market dynamics to inform partnering strategy and competitive landscape.
• Collaborate with executive, commercial, R&D, and Medical Affairs leadership to align BD strategy with corporate goals.

Skills

Strategic planning

Deal sourcing

Negotiation

Cross-functional leadership

Market intelligence

Communication

Education

MBA / PhD / MD or equivalent

Job description

Autolus seeks a strategic BD leader to identify and close high-potential partnerships in oncology and autoimmune space. You will lead deal sourcing, due diligence, and cross-functional negotiations with legal, finance, R&D, and regulatory teams.

The role requires an advanced degree and substantial business development experience in biopharma, with strong leadership, analytical, and communication skills. A globally oriented pipeline and collaboration culture are core to the team.