Senior Director of Business Development
precision point staffing tmEast Boston (MA)
Senior Director of Business Development
Posted today
precision point staffing tmEast Boston (MA)
SENIORITY
Manager
About the role
We are a rapidly advancing mRNA-focused biotechnology company developing next-generation therapeutics across [oncology, vaccines, rare disease, etc.]. As we scale our platform and pipeline, we are seeking a Senior Director of Business Development to lead strategic growth initiatives, partnerships, and capital formation efforts. This individual will play a critical role in shaping corporate strategy, executing high-impact partnerships, and driving fundraising activities across multiple financing stages including Seed through late-stage rounds.
Key Responsibilities:
- Strategic Business Development
- Lead identification, evaluation, and execution of strategic partnerships including pharma collaborations, licensing deals, and platform partnerships
- Develop and execute long-term corporate development strategy aligned with pipeline and platform expansion
- Build and manage relationships with key stakeholders across biotech, pharma, and investment communities
- Lead and support fundraising initiatives across Seed, Series A, B, C, D and beyond
- Develop and refine investor materials including pitch decks, data rooms, and financial narratives
- Partner closely with executive leadership and board to define capital strategy and financing roadmap
- Manage investor outreach, diligence processes, and term sheet negotiations
- Maintain ongoing relationships with venture capital firms, crossover investors, and strategic investors
- Conduct competitive landscape analysis across mRNA and broader nucleic acid therapeutics space
- Identify emerging trends, white space opportunities, and potential acquisition targets
- Support corporate positioning and external messaging to investors and partners
- Cross-Functional Leadership
- Collaborate with R&D, clinical, regulatory, and finance teams to align BD strategy with scientific and operational milestones
- Support portfolio prioritization and asset-level partnering strategy
- Interface with legal teams on deal structuring and negotiations
Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree required; advanced degree (PhD, MD, MBA) strongly preferred 10+ years of experience in business development, corporate development, or strategy within biotech or pharma
- Direct experience in mRNA, RNA therapeutics, or adjacent modalities strongly preferred
- Demonstrated track record of leading or playing a key role in fundraising across multiple stages including Seed through Series D+Deep network within the biotech investment ecosystem including venture capital and institutional investors
- Experience executing complex partnerships, licensing deals, or strategic collaborations
- Strong financial acumen and ability to translate scientific data into compelling investment narratives
- Excellent communication, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills
What Success Looks Like:
- Successfully leads near-term and long-term fundraising efforts
- Establishes high-value strategic partnerships that accelerate pipeline development
- Positions the company as a top-tier mRNA platform in the eyes of investors and partners
- Builds a scalable and repeatable BD and capital strategy function
CompensationCompetitive base salary, performance bonus, and equity package commensurate with experience and stage of company.
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