Director of Business Development and Marketing

Director Of Business Development & Marketing

We are seeking a dynamic, technical, and results-driven Director of Business Development & Marketing to lead our commercial growth and brand strategy.

In this role, you will bridge the gap between deep science and strategic deal-making. You will leverage your background in antibody discovery to identify partnership opportunities, cultivate key industry relationships, and negotiate high-impact business transactions. As an early leader in a lean startup environment, you must be comfortable wearing multiple hatsmoving seamlessly between high-level executive strategy, campaign execution, and hands-on team leadership.

Key Responsibilities

Business Development & Transactions

• Lead end-to-end business development cycles, from prospect identification and scientific vetting to term sheet negotiation and deal closure.
• Build and nurture strategic relationships with pharmaceutical, biotech, and academic partners.
• Translate Precision Biotools' proprietary technologies into compelling commercial value propositions for prospective clients and collaborators.
• Manage partner pipelines and represent the company at key industry conferences and partnering events.

Marketing & Brand Strategy

• Design and execute cohesive marketing campaigns to position Precision Biotools as a leader in targeted antibody discovery.
• Oversee corporate communications, website content, conference presence, and digital marketing initiatives.
• Conduct market research and competitor analysis to guide commercial positioning and pricing strategies.

Startup Leadership & Collaboration

• Act as a key cross-functional leader, collaborating closely with R&D, executive leadership, and operations to align commercial strategy with technical capabilities.
• Roll up your sleeves to handle operational and tactical tasks as needed in a fast-paced, evolving startup environment.
• Mentor and lead cross-functional project teams as the organization expands.

Qualifications & Requirements

• Technical Background: Master's or Ph.D. in Molecular Biology, Immunology, Biotechnology, or a related field (or equivalent hands-on industry experience). Deep, practical familiarity with antibody discovery workflows (e.g., hybridomas, B-cell cloning, display technologies, epitope targeting) is strictly required.
• BD Experience: 5+ years of track record in business development, licensing, or commercial roles within the life sciences or biotech sector, with demonstrated success closing transactions.
• Startup Agility: Demonstrated experience working in an early-stage startup or agile biotech setting, with a proven ability to wear multiple hats and lead initiative independently.
• Communication: Exceptional presentation, negotiation, and scientific communication skillscapable of engaging effectively with C-suite executives, scientists, and investors.

To apply, please submit your resume/CV and a brief cover letter highlighting your experience in antibody discovery and business development.