Vice President of Business Development

TGI Life Sciences; United States; On-site; USD 150,000 - 250,000; Full time

Job summary

A biotechnology firm in the United States seeks a VP of Business Development to lead corporate strategy and external growth initiatives in the metabolic disease space. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in biopharma strategy, strong deal-making capabilities, and proven leadership skills. This role involves driving business development executions and collaborating with R&D and finance teams to ensure strategic alignment. Exceptional candidates will thrive in a growth-stage biotech environment.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in executing licensing, partnership, or M&A transactions.
• Ability to operate at the intersection of science and commercial strategy.
• Strong capabilities in negotiation and deal structuring.

Responsibilities

• Own corporate strategy and growth initiatives in metabolic disease.
• Lead business development execution across licensing and partnerships.
• Drive deal processes and collaborate with R&D and finance teams.
• Scale the strategy and business development function.

Skills

Biopharma strategy and business development

Deal-making capabilities

Leadership skills

Strategic mindset

Job description

I am partnering with an emerging biotechnology company operating in the metabolic disease space. I am looking for a VP of Business Development to help shape the company's long-term growth strategy, expand external partnerships, and support the next phase of corporate development.

Title: (Sr.) VP of BD

Job Responsibilities

• Own corporate strategy and external growth initiatives within the metabolic disease area, including market assessment, competitive positioning, and long‑term value creation.
• Lead business development execution across licensing, strategic partnerships, co‑development, and selective M&A, translating strategy into high‑impact transactions.
• Drive end‑to‑end deal processes and due diligence, partnering closely with R&D, clinical, regulatory, legal, and finance teams to ensure alignment with development priorities.
• Build and scale the strategy and business development function, serving as a key thought partner to senior leadership, the Board, and investors.

Required qualifications

• Extensive experience in biopharma strategy and business development, with a strong track record of executing licensing, partnership, or M&A transactions within metabolic or closely related therapeutic areas.
• The ability to operate at the intersection of science, clinical development, and commercial strategy, translating complex biology and development pathways into compelling external opportunities.
• Strong deal‑making capabilities, including opportunity assessment, due diligence, valuation, negotiation, and deal structuring, with credibility across internal and external stakeholders.
• A strategic, entrepreneurial mindset, comfortable working in a growth‑stage biotech environment with ambiguity, limited resources, and high expectations for impact.
• Proven leadership skills with the ability to build, mentor, and scale teams, and to partner effectively with executive leadership, Boards, investors, and senior‑level partners.