Business Development Manager - Licensing

CK Group
London
8 months ago
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Business Development Manager - Licensing CK Group are seeking a Business Development Manager, to join a growing biotechnology business, with cutting edge technology.

This position is on a full time, permanent basis, this role is remote but candidates based in MA and NY/NJ would be preferable. English and Chinese language skills are required.

Salary:

$95.000 - $130,000 base + commission.

Position Summary:

The Business Development (BD) Manager will possess a strong understanding of business development and licensing and play a key role in driving strategic growth and exploring new business opportunities for the organization.

Job Responsibilities:
Establish external business opportunities for out-licensing, co-development, and other structured transactions.
Lead the development and presentation of business cases of prioritized external opportunities with recommendations to management team with robust analyses, key assumptions, and risks, as well as internal and external input where necessary.
Initiate, lead and present external opportunities with limited supervision.
Lead driving cross-functional due diligence and alliance management, coordinate with R&D, CMC, Clinical, Regulatory, Operations, and Finance and executive reporting, in some instances be the main BD contact person.
Follow BD operations and transactions including proposals and developments,negotiations, deal closure and alliance management.
Contribute to the definition and revision of business development & licensing strategy that is in line with overall corporate and portfolio strategies.
Represent the company at industry, investor and partnering conferences, develop and maintain relationships with a wide range of pharmaceutical/biotechnology industry participants.

Required Skills and Experience:
PhD in pharmacology, immunology, cancer biology or related field in Biomedical Sciences is strongly preferred.
A minimum of 2+ years of experience in business development, R&D, or strategic planning in life science industry.
Ample knowledge of business development/licensing and pharmaceutical R&D.
Strong strategic thinking and analytical skills and experience.
Demonstrated capability in communication and presentation skills tailored to different internal and external stakeholders.
Effective interpersonal and project management skills in a dynamic and fast-paced matrix environment.
Mandarin and English bilingual required.

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Entitlement to work in the US is essential. Please quote job reference in all correspondence.

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