Pioneering Medicines: Director Business Development Transactions

Scorpion Therapeutics; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Job summary

Flagship Pioneering is seeking a Lead, Strategic Business Development to oversee licensing, asset sales, and partnerships for pioneering medicines and Flagship ecosystem companies. The role supports expansion of innovative bioplatforms into new therapeutic areas.

The ideal candidate will structure and negotiate complex deals, perform due diligence, and deliver analyses to leadership, collaborating with R&D, finance, and legal teams and external partners to drive deal strategy and best practices.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's in life sciences or related field.
• 5+ years in business development within biotech or pharma.
• Expertise in contract negotiations and deal-making.
• Strong analytical and communication skills.
• Ability to influence cross-functional teams and external stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Structure, negotiate, and execute complex deals; conduct due diligence; perform financial and competitive analyses; and present findings to leadership.
• Collaborate with internal teams (R&D, finance, legal) and external partners to shape deal strategies and operational best practices.

Skills

Business development

Contract negotiations

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Cross-functional leadership

Education

Bachelor's in life sciences or related field

MBA or similar (preferred)

Job description

Role

Lead strategic business development transactions—namely licensing, asset sales, and partnerships—for Pioneering Medicines and Flagship ecosystem companies, supporting the expansion of innovative bioplatforms into new therapeutic areas.

Responsibilities

structure, negotiate, and execute complex deals; conduct due diligence; perform financial and competitive analyses; and present findings to leadership. Collaborate with internal teams (R&D, finance, legal) and external partners to shape and drive deal strategies and operational best practices.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's in life sciences or related field
• 5+ years in business development within biotech or pharma
• expertise in contract negotiations and deal-making
• strong analytical and communication skills
• ability to influence cross-functional teams and external stakeholders

Preferred

• Advanced degree (MBA or similar)
• experience with biologics or novel modalities
• familiarity with early- to late-stage development

High-Value

• Focus on innovative biotech assets, strategic partnerships, and ecosystem expansion
• capacity to operate in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment
• and cross-functional leadership

Work setup

Not specified, but implied to be within Flagship’s dynamic, collaborative culture.