Senior BD & Licensing Director - Biotech Career Growth

Biocytogen; Boston (MA); Hybrid; USD 160,000 - 230,000; Full time

Job summary

Biocytogen Boston Corp is seeking a Senior BD & Licensing Director to lead scientific and business alignment in a fast-growing biotech environment. The role emphasizes end-to-end deal structuring, licensing strategy, and cross-functional leadership across R&D, CMC, Regulatory, and Finance.

The successful candidate will drive external opportunities, lead due diligence, and manage alliance activities while engaging with industry partners and conferences to accelerate growth. A Ph.D.

Qualifications

• Ph.D. in pharmacology, immunology, cancer biology, or a related biomedical science field.
• Strong background in antibody drug discovery with target validation and hit-to-lead optimization.
• Proven ability to translate complex biological data into a compelling therapeutic and licensing narrative.
• Familiarity with monoclonal antibodies (mAbs), bispecific antibodies, and ADCs.

Responsibilities

• Establish external business opportunities for out-licensing, co-development, and other structured transactions.
• Lead the development and presentation of business cases of prioritized external opportunities with recommendations to management team with robust analyses, key assumptions, and risks, as well as internal and external input where necessary.
• Initiate, lead and present external opportunities with limited supervision.
• Lead driving cross-functional due diligence and alliance management, coordinate with R&D, CMC, Clinical, Regulatory, Operations, and Finance and executive reporting; in some instances be the main BD contact person.
• Follow BD operations and transactions including proposals and term sheet developments, negotiations, deal closure and alliance management.
• Contribute to the definition and revision of business development & licensing strategy that is in line with overall corporate and portfolio strategies.
• Represent Biocytogen at industry, investor and partnering conferences, develop and maintain relationships with a wide range of pharmaceutical/bi biotechnology industry participants.

Skills

Strategic thinking

Cross-functional leadership

Deal negotiations

Industry networking

Scientific and business alignment

Education

Ph.D. in pharmacology, immunology, cancer biology, or related biomedical science

Tools

Monoclonal antibodies (mAbs)

Bispecific antibodies

Antibody-drug conjugates (ADCs)

Job description

Senior BD & Licensing Director - Biotech Career Growth — Remote

This is a senior-level Business Development & Licensing role at a growth-stage biotech, blending deep scientific expertise with deal-making responsibilities — a rare and highly valued combination in the industry.

Compensation context:

No salary is listed, but Director/Senior Director-level BD roles at US biotechs typically range from $160,000–$230,000 base annually, often supplemented by annual bonuses (10–20%) and equity. At a fast-growing company like Biocytogen, equity upside could be significant.

• End-to-end deal structuring: term sheets, negotiations, alliance management
• Cross-functional leadership across R&D, CMC, Regulatory, and Finance
• Strategic narrative building — translating complex science into licensing value propositions
• Pharma/biotech network development at top-tier industry conferences

Green flags:

Broad therapeutic area exposure (immuno-oncology, neurology, cardiovascular), involvement in both scientific and commercial strategy, and the opportunity to build a BD function at a company with a strong Chinese parent (RenoBio) gives international deal-flow exposure. The Ph.D. requirement signals this is a scientifically rigorous environment.

Considerations:

No salary transparency and limited detail on team size or reporting structure are worth clarifying in interviews. As a "fast-growing" company, expect a startup-like pace with broad scope but potentially less established processes.

Biocytogen Boston Corp is a fast-growing biotech company at the forefront of innovation, equipped with broad cutting-edge technologies. Our expertise spans a wide range of therapeutic areas, including immuno-oncology, inflammatory and autoimmune diseases, neurology, cardiovascular and metabolic disorders, and more.

At Biocytogen, you will have the unique opportunity to engage in both scientific and business endeavors, driving the licensing and commercialization of cutting-edge antibody assets across multiple therapeutic fields. The successful candidate will possess a strong understanding of business development and licensing and play a key role in driving strategic growth and exploring new business opportunities for the organization.

Biocytogen Boston Corp is a fast-growing biotech company at the forefront of innovation, equipped with broad cutting-edge technologies. Our expertise spans a wide range of therapeutic areas, including immuno-oncology, inflammatory and autoimmune diseases, neurology, cardiovascular and metabolic disorders, and more.

At Biocytogen, you will have the unique opportunity to engage in both scientific and business endeavors, driving the licensing and commercialization of cutting-edge antibody assets across multiple therapeutic fields. The successful candidate will possess a strong understanding of business development and licensing and play a key role in driving strategic growth and exploring new business opportunities for the organization.

Job Responsibilities:

• Establish external business opportunities for out-licensing, co-development, and other structured transactions.
• Lead the development and presentation of business cases of prioritized external opportunities with recommendations to management team with robust analyses, key assumptions, and risks, as well as internal and external input where necessary.
• Initiate, lead and present external opportunities with limited supervision.
• Lead driving cross-functional due diligence and alliance management, coordinate with R&D, CMC, Clinical, Regulatory, Operations, and Finance and executive reporting; in some instances be the main BD contact person.
• Follow BD operations and transactions including proposals and term sheet developments, negotiations, deal closure and alliance management.
• Contribute to the definition and revision of business development & licensing strategy that is in line with overall corporate and portfolio strategies.
• Represent Biocytogen at industry, investor and partnering conferences, develop and maintain relationships with a wide range of pharmaceutical/biotechnology industry participants.

Requirements

• Ph.D. in pharmacology, immunology, cancer biology, or a related biomedical science field
• Strong background in antibody drug discovery, with a deep understanding of target validation and hit-to-lead optimization
• Proven ability to interpret complex biological data (affinity, specificity, and in vivo efficacy) and translate it into a compelling therapeutic and licensing narrative
• Familiarity with current antibody modalities, including monoclonal antibodies (mAbs), bispecific antibodies, and ADCs
• Strong strategic thinking skills to align internal scientific platform capabilities with pharmaceutical partner pipeline gaps

Benefits

• Medical Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Health Reimbursement Accounts
• Life and AD&D Insurance
• Short & Long Term Disability Insurance
• 401K with Company Match
• Paid Time Off
• Paid Sick Days & Holidays

BIOCYTOGEN is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment opportunities at BIOCYTOGEN BOSTON CORP are based upon one's qualifications and capabilities to perform the essential functions of a particular job. All employment opportunities are provided without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, age, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, veteran status, military status, disability, mental illness, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law. This Equal Employment Opportunity policy governs all aspects of employment, including, but not limited to, recruitment, hiring, selection, job assignment, promotions, transfers, compensation, discipline, termination, layoff, access to benefits and training, and all other conditions and privileges of employment.

Is this role remote or does it require on-site presence in Boston? The job posting does not specify remote work options. Given the responsibilities — including representing the company at conferences and leading cross-functional teams — on-site presence in Boston is strongly implied. What educational background is required for this position? A Ph.D. in pharmacology, immunology, cancer biology, or a related biomedical science field is required, along with a strong background in antibody drug discovery. What types of deals will this role be responsible for? The role covers out-licensing, co-development agreements, and other structured transactions, including term sheet development, negotiations, deal closure, and ongoing alliance management. What antibody modalities should candidates be familiar with? Candidates should have familiarity with monoclonal antibodies (mAbs), bispecific antibodies, and antibody-drug conjugates (ADCs). Does Biocytogen offer health insurance and retirement benefits? Yes, benefits include medical, dental, and vision insurance, health reimbursement accounts, life and AD&D insurance, short and long-term disability, a 401(k) with company match, paid time off, and paid sick days and holidays.

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