Manager Transactions

glpg; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 150,000 - 165,000; Full time

Job summary

Lakefront Biotherapeutics in San Francisco Bay Area is seeking a Manager Transactions to support the Chief Business Officer and VP Transactions in executing business development activities. Focus areas include valuation and financial modeling, with exposure to high-profile biopharma deals and cross‑functional collaboration.

The role offers interaction with senior leadership and external advisors, emphasizing analytical rigor, deal strategy, and robust execution within a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Senior Analyst or Associate-level experience in investment banking, private equity, or consulting.
• Strong financial modeling and valuation skills.
• Understanding of transaction processes including due diligence and deal structuring.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide day-to-day support on transaction workstreams under the VP Transactions.
• Develop and maintain complex financial models to evaluate companies, assets, partnerships, and transaction structures.
• Conduct valuation and sensitivity analyses to inform deal strategy and recommendations.
• Draft high-quality presentations and materials for management committee and board reviews.

Skills

Financial modeling

Valuation

Due diligence

Presentation skills

Project management

Healthcare/biopharma transactions

Communication

Excel

PowerPoint

Tools

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

ABOUT LAKEFRONT BIOTHERAPEUTICS

Lakefront Biotherapeutics, a global biotech headquartered in Belgium and the United States, is driven by a clear mission: to deliver best‑in‑class medicines that transform patients’ lives. We accelerate breakthrough science and innovation in areas of high unmet need, with a primary focus on immunology and oncology.

Are you ready to transform lives and be part of a journey like no other? We’re on a mission to uncover groundbreaking medicines that enhance the quality of life, and we’re inviting experienced individuals like you to join us. In every challenge, we see your opportunity. We’re seeking pioneers, not just employees. We are seeking thought leaders and rapid thinkers, individuals who possess an entrepreneurial spirit and have no tolerance for the status quo.

We seek collaborative innovators and unwavering idealists. In short, we’re in search of the best‑in‑class, and that’s where you come in. You are the ‘Make‑it‑Happener’ with a proactive problem‑solving, ‘no task too big’ and ‘no task too small,’ mindset. Your passion, innovation, and drive will shape the future of life‑improving medicines. If you’re ready to pioneer for patients, challenge the norm, and create transformative solutions, then we’re excited to meet you.

THE OPPORTUNITY

As Manager Transactions, you will play a key role in supporting the Chief Business Officer (CBO) and Vice President of Transactions in the execution of business development activities. Your focus will be on valuation and financial modeling, providing analytical rigor to support transaction decision‑making. This role offers an opportunity to gain significant exposure to high‑profile deals in the biopharma sector, while collaborating with senior leadership and cross‑functional teams.

Our Business Development team will be based in the San Francisco Bay Area.

WHAT YOU’LL DO

Transaction Support

• Provide day‑to‑day support on transaction workstreams under the leadership of the Vice President Transactions
• Develop and maintain complex financial models to evaluate companies, assets, partnerships, and transaction structures across multiple scenarios
• Conduct valuation and sensitivity analyses to inform deal strategy and recommendations
• Manage specific workstreams within the transaction process, including due diligence coordination and information gathering
• Draft high‑quality presentations and supporting materials for internal stakeholders, including management committee and board reviews

Cross‑Functional Collaboration

• Work closely with cross‑functional teams to integrate inputs into financial models and transaction analyses
• Support the preparation of business cases and transaction documentation with analytical and strategic insights
• Partner with external advisors (bankers, consultants, lawyers) to ensure robust execution of deal processes

WHAT YOU BRING

• Senior Analyst or Associate‑level experience in investment banking, private equity, or consulting, ideally with exposure to healthcare or biopharma transactions
• Strong technical skills in financial modeling, valuation, and analysis of company and asset‑level economics
• Solid understanding of transaction processes, including due diligence, process management, and deal structuring
• Excellent analytical and problem‑solving skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast‑paced environment
• Strong communication and presentation skills, with the ability to convey complex analyses clearly to senior stakeholders
• Highly organized, detail‑oriented, and proactive, with a collaborative mindset

WHAT WE OFFER

At Lakefront Biotherapeutics, we are committed to attracting individuals who bring strong expertise, integrity, and a collaborative mindset. We value people who take ownership, work effectively across teams, and want to contribute to meaningful progress.

You will join a highly motivated and supportive team working together to advance our pipeline and strengthen how we operate. As we continue to build and grow, we offer an environment where individuals can develop, take on responsibility, and make a tangible impact.

We provide a competitive compensation and benefits package, along with a dynamic and collaborative work environment designed to support both professional growth and day‑to‑day engagement. Base compensation for this position ranges from $150,000 to $165,000. Actual base compensation will be determined based on a variety of factors including experience, qualifications, job‑related knowledge, demonstrated skills and geographic location. The company reserves the right to modify base salary ranges at any time. In addition, this position is eligible for participation in Lakefront Biotherapeutics’ performance bonus plan. We offer comprehensive and generous benefits and programs to help our colleagues lead healthy lives and to support important moments in life.

Lakefront Biotherapeutics is dedicated to ensuring equal employment opportunities. Our hiring decisions are based on merit, considering qualifications, skills, performance, and achievements. We strictly prohibit discrimination against any employee or job applicant based on personal characteristics that are unrelated to their job.