Head of Business Development

Laekna LLC; Dallas (TX); Remote; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Laekna LLC seeks a Head of Business Development to lead BD strategies and drive growth in innovative pharma. This remote role involves overseeing drug candidate analysis and managing key alliances, requiring strong industry experience and a relevant advanced degree. The ideal candidate will be a confident leader with at least 10 years in BD, adept at navigating complex transactions and cross-border collaborations.

Benefits

401(k) and matching

Performance-based bonus

Dental, health, and vision insurance

Paid time off

Qualifications

• At least 10 years of BD or related experience.
• Proven success in complex pharma/biotech transactions.
• Deep understanding of the pharmaceutical industry.

Responsibilities

• Build and oversee BD activities, including drug candidate analysis.
• Evaluate business opportunities through market analysis.
• Manage deal flow, facilitate cooperation, and support due diligence.

Skills

Project management

Analytical skills

Data analysis

Finance modeling

Leadership

Business development

Education

PhD or MBA from a leading institution

Degree in health-related fields or business/marketing

Job description

Benefits:

• 401(k) and matching
• Performance-based bonus
• Dental, health, and vision insurance
• Paid time off

Job Description

Position Title: Head of BD

Function: Corporate and Business Development

Report To: CEO

Location: US

About Laekna Therapeutics

Laekna Therapeutics is an innovative pharma company focused on developing ground-breaking therapies for cancer and liver diseases. The company has a dual drug development strategy, enriching its portfolio with new drugs with clinical proof of concept, and advancing self-developed drugs into clinical stages. Laekna has global rights from Novartis for several drug candidates and a strong leadership team with over 20 years of experience in drug development in China and the US. The company aims to create a leading pipeline of first-in-class and best-in-class drugs, developing an international platform for drug R&D.

Additional information can be found at: http://www.laekna.com.

Responsibilities

• Build and oversee BD activities, including drug candidate analysis, sourcing, screening, and outreach.
• Evaluate business opportunities through product assessment, market and competitive analysis, and develop business plans and financial models with team support.
• Manage deal flow, facilitate cross-functional cooperation, support due diligence, execute term sheets, and participate in negotiations.
• Manage alliances and maintain industry relationships.
• Align with the company's BD and portfolio strategies to ensure swift and effective execution.

Qualifications

• Degree in health-related fields or business/marketing; PhD or MBA from a leading institution preferred.
• Experience in biotech/pharma business development or investment/VC sectors.
• Strong industry presence and network.
• Project management, analytical skills, and experience in data analysis and finance modeling.
• At least 10 years of BD or related experience.
• Proven success in complex pharma/biotech transactions.
• Ability to interpret technical, business, and legal information.
• Leadership, project management, and partner/portfolio management skills.
• Deep understanding of the pharmaceutical industry and cross-border collaborations.
• Self-motivated, entrepreneurial, confident, and positive management style.

Laekna is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will be considered without regard to gender, race, religion, or other protected characteristics.

This is a remote position.