Strategy and Business Development Lead (VP/SVP)

InforCapital, partnership; Boston (MA); Hybrid; USD 150,000 - 250,000; Full time

Job summary

InforCapital, partnership, is looking for a Strategy and Business Development Lead (VP/SVP) in Boston, United States. This role involves developing strategies to drive business development for portfolio companies. Candidates should have over 10 years of experience in biotech or pharma with a strong background in negotiation and scientific literacy.

The position will require close collaboration with CEOs and boards to align business development efforts with corporate strategy, focusing on creating high-value partnerships.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of business development, licensing, or corporate development experience in biotech or pharma.
• Proven track record of negotiating and closing major strategic partnerships.
• Strong scientific literacy to engage on mechanistic biology and platform technology.

Responsibilities

• Develop and articulate business development strategy for portfolio companies.
• Identify, engage, and negotiate strategic partnerships and collaborations.
• Manage deal execution from initial outreach through negotiation and closing.

Skills

Business development

Negotiation

Licensing

Scientific literacy

Education

MBA, JD, PhD, or MD

Job description

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