Associate Director, Business Development at Mendra, Inc.

About the role

As Associate Director of Business Development at Mendra, Inc., you will be instrumental in building a portfolio of rare disease therapies. You will source and evaluate asset acquisitions, lead financial modeling, and manage strategic partnerships. Working alongside industry veterans, your work directly impacts the delivery of life-saving treatments to patients with high unmet needs.

Why this role is remarkable

• Join a high-growth startup founded by Joshua Grass (ex-BioMarin) with significant $82M Series A backing from top-tier biotech investors like OrbiMed and 8VC.
• Play a pivotal role in shaping a first-of-its-kind, AI-driven model for acquiring and commercializing clinically de-risked assets for ultra-rare diseases.
• Work directly with a seasoned leadership team in a mission-driven environment where your financial models and deal-making directly influence the company's strategic portfolio.

What you will do

• Source, screen, and track high-value business development opportunities by scouting industry events and building relationships with academic, biotech, and pharmaceutical counterparts.
• Develop and present robust financial models and market analyses to value potential asset acquisitions, licensing deals, and strategic partnerships.
• Represent Mendra, Inc. as a visible external liaison at global partnering conferences and scientific communities to drive deal flow and raise brand awareness.

The ideal candidate

• Possesses an MBA, PhD, or PharmD with 3-5 years of experience in biopharma business development, healthcare consulting, or biotech investment banking.
• Demonstrates deep knowledge of the pharmaceutical product lifecycle, including drug discovery, preclinical development through Phase 3, and FDA regulatory pathways.
• Has advanced Excel modeling skills and a proven track record of supporting the scientific and business evaluation of technologies or assets in the biotech space.

Location: San Francisco, USA