Vice President, Business Development Transactions

About the role The VP, Business Development is a senior leader that will own the articulation and initial execution of the business development strategy for a subset of companies in the Flagship Pioneering ecosystem, negotiating and conducting transactions. The primary objective is to drive the closing of valuable business development deals between our platform companies and Pharma. The successful executive will have a proven track record in establishing the business development strategy for organizations that aligns to long‑term growth plans, identifying and triaging potential partners, and designing meaningful partnership concepts and term sheets. Responsibilities Drive development of the business development strategy for a portion of Flagship Pioneering portfolio companies to enable consistent deal flow across the ecosystem. Work as a cross‑functional leader, collaborating across multiple areas of the business to become an expert in platform technology and products; focus on establishing the BD strategy and driving it to deal execution, with execution performed in partnership with transaction leaders. Work closely with the CEO, partner group, and senior management on business development strategy as a contributor to corporate strategy and long‑range planning, including identification of relevant value drivers of impactful deals. Enable communication of the platform technology’s value proposition by developing key messages and narratives, pressure‑testing with stakeholders, and building full partnership packages and deal concepts. Frame the BD action plan, working with leadership to define data generation for validation, partnership scopes, research plans, and exclusivity constructs. Define the relevant biotech and pharma stakeholders. Lead and execute business development initiatives, including outreach to potential pharma partners, diligence, and structuring transactions leveraging cross‑functional teams (R&D, Strategy, IP, legal, finance). Cultivate a strong partnership with the CEO and relevant partners as a united team that pursues buy‑in for the strategy across the company and the board. Work closely with the R&D team to evaluate early‑stage compounds and integrate a partnership perspective early in the research and development process. Qualifications Minimum 12 years of industry experience with a demonstrated track record of business development and corporate strategy leadership. Strong track record of meaningful strategy design and execution, with examples of impact on sell‑side business development deals with pharmaceutical/biotech companies, including identifying, evaluating, and successfully structuring significant transactions. Advanced degree (PhD, MD) strongly preferred; MBA is a plus. Previous senior or executive leadership experience with an enterprise leadership mindset across disciplines, lines, and organizational boundaries. Ability to understand complex scientific ideas and effectively communicate their value proposition to key stakeholders. Prior experience developing or partnering with various biotechnology platforms or therapeutic modalities (e.g., small molecule, RNA, protein biologic), especially with discovery and pre‑clinical stage (Series A and B) companies. Excellent presentation and communication skills—the ability to compellingly articulate, influence, and work successfully with varied audiences. Compensation & Benefits Salary range: $300,000 - $340,000, dependent on qualifications, skills, competencies, and experience. Flagship Pioneering offers healthcare coverage, an annual incentive program, retirement benefits, and a broad range of other benefits. Equal Employment Opportunity Flagship Pioneering and our ecosystem companies are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity, or veteran status. #J-18808-Ljbffr Flagship Pioneering