Director of Corporate & Business Development

Job Duties

• Source, evaluate, and negotiate development deals, licensing agreements, and strategic partnerships with pharmaceutical, biotech, and CDMO companies in the Cell & Gene Therapy and Drug Discovery sectors.
• Cultivate and manage consortiums to advance collaborative research initiatives and multi-partner programs leveraging Cellanome's technology.
• Collaborate closely with internal teams to define and refine product offerings that leverage Cellanome's technology platform to meet market needs.
• Build and maintain a robust pipeline of qualified opportunities and drive deals through to closure.
• Develop market intelligence and competitive insights to inform product strategy and positioning.
• Represent Cellanome at industry conferences and customer meetings.

Job Requirements

• Typically requires a minimum of 15 years of BioPharma or Life Sciences experience with substantial focus on Cell & Gene Therapy and/or Drug Discovery.
• Scientific degree (PhD preferred, MS considered) in cell biology or related field; MBA a plus.
• Strong technical background with deep understanding of cell therapy workflows, gene therapy development, drug discovery, and associated analytical and manufacturing requirements.
• Demonstrated business development track record including development deals and/or licensing agreements.
• Proven experience cultivating and managing consortiums or multi-partner collaborative development programs.
• Proven ability to identify, qualify, and close complex strategic partnerships.
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills with ability to engage effectively at all organizational levels, from technical staff to C-suite executives.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with single-cell analysis technologies or imaging platforms.
• Existing relationships within BioPharma business development and R&D organizations.
• Experience working with CDMOs or in a CDMO environment.