Strategic Partnerships & Corporate Development Director

5AM Ventures; Berkeley (CA); On-site; USD 180,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equity participation

Health benefits

Performance bonuses

Job summary

Renasant Bio, based at Bakar Labs in Berkeley, CA, seeks an Associate Director of Corporate Development to partner with the executive team on fundraising, business development, and external communications. The role blends science, finance, and strategy in a fast-paced startup environment with high exposure to investors and strategic partners.

The ideal candidate has strong scientific literacy, exceptional communication and project-management skills, and a track record of managing multiple

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in life sciences, business or related field.
• 8+ years in biotech, pharma, healthcare or related corporate strategy roles.
• Experience building and managing due diligence data rooms.

Responsibilities

• Prepare investor materials and support fundraising with the executive team.
• Coordinate Board communications and executive presentations.
• Monitor nephrology landscape and competitive intelligence for strategy.
• Identify and map key opinion leaders and scientific advisors.
• Collaborate cross-functionally on strategic projects and partnerships.

Skills

Investor relations

Executive communications

Strategic planning

Project management

Multi-tasking

Education

Bachelor's degree in life sciences or related field

Tools

Virtual data rooms

Job description

Renasant Bio, based at Bakar Labs in Berkeley, CA, seeks an Associate Director of Corporate Development to partner with the executive team on fundraising, business development, and external communications. The role blends science, finance, and strategy in a fast-paced startup environment with high exposure to investors and strategic partners.

The ideal candidate has strong scientific literacy, exceptional communication and project-management skills, and a track record of managing multiple