Job Details
Posted 28 May, 2026
Job Id: 625344
Sr. Director/Director, Business Development & Corporate Strategy (Remote)
Job Description
Job Summary:
The Sr. Director of Business Development & Corporate Strategy will drive company growth through strategic partnerships, licensing, and corporate development initiatives. This role requires an experienced biotech or pharmaceutical business development leader with a track record of advancing innovative, late-stage (Phase II/III), first-in-class assets. The Senior Director will lead global opportunity sourcing, diligence, and deal execution, while partnering cross-functionally to evaluate international assets and collaborations, support CDMO business development, and engage with financial investment partners.
Key Responsibilities:
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- Identify, evaluate, and lead strategic transactions and investments aligned with business strategy, including first-in-class and differentiated therapeutic modalities (e.g., complex platforms).
- Biotech Business Development & Asset Acquisition
- Lead the search, evaluation, and acquisition of innovative clinical- to commercial-stage therapeutic assets, with emphasis on late-stage (Phase II/III), first-in-class programs aligned with Dendreon’s core therapeutic areas, including immunotherapy, urology, and oncology.
- CDMO Strategy & Business Development
- Build and execute a business development plan to position manufacturing capabilities as a CDMO partner for emerging and established biotech clients.
- Deal Structuring, Negotiation & Execution
- Lead the structuring, negotiation, and execution of term sheets and definitive agreements for BD and CDMO transactions.
- Executive Strategy & Portfolio Planning
- Partner with the CEO and Senior Leadership Team to refine corporate strategy and long-range planning.
Job Requirements:
- Required Experience & Skills
- 7-10+ years of progressive experience in business development in the biotech or pharmaceutical industry.
- Demonstrated ability to lead BD, M&A, licensing, or investment transactions from sourcing through execution.
- Advanced degree required: MBA, PhD, MD, or equivalent scientific or financial training.
- Strong understanding of complex therapeutic modalities, such as ADCs, biologics, cell therapies, or other advanced platforms.
- Deep financial acumen including valuation modeling, risk/return analysis, and deal structuring.
- Executive presence and excellent communication skills with ability to build trust internally and externally.
- Strong cross-functional leadership with proven ability to influence stakeholders across Clinical, Technical Ops, Regulatory, and Legal.
Equal Opportunity Employer
We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We welcome and encourage applications from all qualified candidates regardless of race, sex, gender identity or expression, disability, age, religion or belief, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws and regulations. It is our policy not to discriminate against any applicant or employee, and we are committed to fostering a diverse, inclusive, and respectful work environment across all locations in which we operate. We believe that diversity, equity, and inclusion are fundamental to our mission and enhance our ability to serve clients globally. If you have a disability or require any reasonable accommodations during the application or interview process, please inform your recruiter or contact us directly so that we can explore the appropriate arrangements.
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