Head of Life Sciences Partnerships & Licensing

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

Benefits offered by this job

Remote work eligibility

Job summary

St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, Inc. seeks a Director, Business Development to lead the translation of research into market pathways and strategic collaborations.

You will drive licensing, partnerships, and industry engagements to accelerate therapies, diagnostics, and digital health solutions for children worldwide. You will collaborate with internal teams and external partners, manage due diligence, and shape innovative business models while ensuring alignment with the institution’s

Qualifications

• Ten years’ experience in the life sciences industry with leadership in business development.
• Experience negotiating engagement and transaction terms with partners and collaborators.
• Strong business acumen and financial management skills.
• Excellent communication and negotiation abilities.
• Experience building industry partnerships and collaborations.

Responsibilities

• Lead BD efforts translating innovations to market pathways and strategic partnerships.
• Execute the organization’s BD strategy aligned with the mission; conduct market feasibility
• Identify and evaluate new opportunities; negotiate terms with partners and collaborators.
• Collaborate with Clinical, Regulatory, Manufacturing, Legal, and Compliance teams for handoffs.
• Build and maintain relationships with internal and external stakeholders; represent the organization at events.
• Oversee budget input and governance for external collaborations.

Education

Master’s degree in life sciences or related field

PhD/MD/MBA preferred

Job description

St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, Inc. seeks a Director, Business Development to lead the translation of research into market pathways and strategic collaborations.

You will drive licensing, partnerships, and industry engagements to accelerate therapies, diagnostics, and digital health solutions for children worldwide. You will collaborate with internal teams and external partners, manage due diligence, and shape innovative business models while ensuring alignment with the institution’s