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Senior Director Business Development

Senior Director Business Development

LocationLeiden, Netherlands
Business SectorBiotechnology
Contact nameCaitlin Girdwood
Contact email
Job ref24762
Published9 days ago

I'm working with a leading biotech company focused on developing transformational medicines across small molecules, biologics, and CAR-T therapies. They’re currently seeking an experienced Business Development Consultant (Sr. Director level) to lead strategic transactions for a 12-month project.

  • Interviews and offer will take place in the coming 2 weeks, so get in touch ASAP to discuss further.
  • Hybrid role (1 week on-site per month in Mechelen, BE or Leiden, NL)
  • 12-month contract

 

Your Responsibilities

  • Lead end-to-end business negotiations (in-licensing, out-licensing, partnerships, collaborations)
  • Work cross-functionally with R&D, legal, commercial, finance, and operations teams
  • Build robust business cases and present opportunities to senior leadership
  • Ensure smooth handover of signed deals to operational teams
  • Key driver behind in-bound and out-bound transactions (mainly partnerships); building business cases; and knowledge source for legal contracts

 

Your Profile

  • 10+ years' BD experience in pharma/biotech (oncology experience a plus)
  • Proven track record of closing value-driving deals
  • Deep understanding of deal structures, IP, and valuation principles
  • Strong internal and external stakeholder management skills
  • Based in Europe, with flexibility to travel monthly

 

Interested or know someone who fits the brief? Let’s talk.