Head of Life Sciences Partnerships

St Jude Children's Research Hospital; Oregon; Hybrid; USD 160,000 - 330,000; Full time

Job summary

St. Jude Children's Research Hospital is seeking a Director of Business Development to lead the translation of innovative therapies, diagnostics, and digital health solutions into market pathways.

The role focuses on strategic partnerships, licensing, and collaborations across life sciences sectors, with a heavy emphasis on negotiating terms that advance the hospital's mission. The candidate will guide cross-functional teams, assess market potential, and build relationships with researchers,

Qualifications

• Ten years in life sciences with leadership in BD and transactions.
• Experience identifying and managing industry partners and collaborations.
• Ability to structure and negotiate terms aligned with the organization's mission.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management across diverse groups.

Responsibilities

• Lead business development efforts for translation of innovations to market pathways and partnerships.
• Execute the organization's BD strategy in alignment with the mission.
• Perform due diligence across development, market, and regulatory aspects.
• Create BD plans to market innovations to industry collaborators, executives, and investors.
• Identify and evaluate new BD opportunities including partnerships and licensing.
• Negotiate with partners to secure favorable terms and ensure mission alignment.
• Collaborate with internal teams to drive translation of discoveries to market.
• Oversee external consultants and services engaged for BD projects.
• Ensure collaboration with Clinical, Regulatory, Manufacturing, Legal, and Compliance teams.
• Build and maintain relationships with researchers, industry partners, investors, and other institutions.
• Represent the organization at conferences and with industry partners.
• Monitor industry trends to identify growth opportunities.

Skills

Strategic leadership

Negotiation

Industry partnerships

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Master's degree in life sciences

PhD, MD, or MBA preferred

Job description

St. Jude Children's Research Hospital is seeking a Director of Business Development to lead the translation of innovative therapies, diagnostics, and digital health solutions into market pathways.

The role focuses on strategic partnerships, licensing, and collaborations across life sciences sectors, with a heavy emphasis on negotiating terms that advance the hospital's mission. The candidate will guide cross-functional teams, assess market potential, and build relationships with researchers,