Senior Director, Business Development

Responsibilities Lead and execute business development transactions (in-licensing/out-licensing, co-development/co-commercialization, research collaborations & platform partnerships, option-based deals, supply agreements, geographic licensing, joint ventures/structured transactions). Coordinate cross-functional diligence (R&D, technical operations/CMC, clinical, regulatory, legal, IP, finance, commercial, executive leadership). Develop business cases, valuation frameworks, competitive assessments, and transaction rationale. Structure and negotiate term sheets, LOIs, confidentiality agreements, and definitive agreements. Prepare presentations and recommendations for senior management, executive committees, and the Board. Build relationships with biotech, pharma, and academic partners; serve as key partner contact. Support alliance transition and post-signing governance. Partner across internal functions (R&D, development, manufacturing, commercial, finance, legal, IP, investor relations, corporate strategy). Synthesize scientific/clinical/strategic/operational/financial factors for internal alignment. Contribute to portfolio prioritization and strategic reviews; develop financial frameworks for transaction analysis. Qualifications & Required Skills 7+ years in biotech/life sciences business development (technology licensing/tech transfer preferred); alternate education/experience considered. Strong understanding of scientific, clinical, regulatory, and commercial dynamics. Proven track record negotiating/closing complex transactions with strategic judgment and cross-functional leadership. Ability to work with executive-level visibility and confidentiality. Preferred Advanced degree (MD, PhD, MBA, or JD); public company experience. Compensation / Location Base pay: $250,000–$315,000/year. Location: Cambridge, MA office. #J-18808-Ljbffr Scorpion Therapeutics