Strategic Biotech Partnerships Director

cAMPfield Therapeutics; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 180,000 - 280,000; Full time

Job summary

cAMPfield Therapeutics is seeking an Associate Director / Director of Business Development to drive strategic partnerships and in-licensing initiatives for our growing biotech portfolio. This role shapes portfolio strategy and leads external opportunity evaluation, partnering with pharma to advance programs.

The successful candidate will blend scientific literacy with commercial acumen, build cross-functional relationships, and operate in a lean, startup-like environment while engaging with

Qualifications

• PhD, MD, or MS in a relevant scientific discipline; 2–4+ years in BD/strategy roles across consulting, investment banking, private equity, or biopharma.
• Candidates in San Diego, California or Boston, Massachusetts.
• Ability to synthesize complex science and commercial information into clear recommendations.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
• Strong PowerPoint and Excel modeling skills.

Responsibilities

• Source, evaluate, and advance strategic partnerships, collaborations, licensing opportunities, and co-development deals.
• Support or lead diligence, valuation, term sheet development, negotiation, and contracting depending on level.
• Maintain a dynamic pipeline of external opportunities aligned with corporate strategy.
• Track competitive landscapes, scientific trends, and partnering activity across relevant therapeutic areas.
• Identify emerging technologies, platforms, and external programs that complement internal R&D.
• Conduct scientific, commercial, and strategic evaluations of external assets, platforms, and companies.

Skills

Communication

Relationship-building

Excel modeling

PowerPoint

Strategic thinking

Education

PhD, MD, or MS in a relevant scientific discipline

2-4+ years in BD/strategy roles across consulting, investment banking, private equity, or biopharma

Tools

PowerPoint

Excel

Job description

cAMPfield Therapeutics is seeking an Associate Director / Director of Business Development to drive strategic partnerships and in-licensing initiatives for our growing biotech portfolio. This role shapes portfolio strategy and leads external opportunity evaluation, partnering with pharma to advance programs.

The successful candidate will blend scientific literacy with commercial acumen, build cross-functional relationships, and operate in a lean, startup-like environment while engaging with