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Sr. Director/Director, Business Development & Corporate Strategy (Remote)

Planet Pharma · Seal Beach, CA · 1 wk ago
Business DevelopmentContract

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.

Key Responsibilities

  • 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 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.

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