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Lealtx lists this Associate Director of Business Development and Operations opportunity in worcester, Massachusetts. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Associate Director of Business Development and Operations
Location: Remote
Leal Therapeutics is seeking an Associate Director to join its Business Development and Operations team. This role will report to the VP of Business Development and Operations.
About Leal Therapeutics:
Clinical-stage biotechnology company developing novel, neuro-metabolic therapeutics for diseases of the central nervous system (CNS) with critical unmet needs including Schizophrenia and ALS.
Core operations in Worcester, MA and Newton, MA
Fast-paced startup environment with broad exposure across multiple facets of biotechnology and drug development
Emphasis on cross-functional collaboration within a collegial, learning-oriented environment
Ability to have a large impact in a rapidly progressing company
Key Responsibilities:
Own and manage corporate budget in close collaboration with functional leads, project management, and FP&A team to maintain accurate cash runway forward projections
Build and maintain forecasting scenarios and other budget analyses required to inform fundraising strategy and support broader BD & Operations priorities
Support fundraising operations including investor tracking, data room management, diligence requests, and maintenance/ development of effective external communication materials
Lead competitive intelligence efforts, synthesizing market and landscape insights to inform strategic decision-making
Support investor relations including presentations to Board of Directors
Support IP strategy development in collaboration with counsel
Support negotiations of contracts with external parties, in collaboration with counsel
Support other cross-functional organizational operations (e.g., website and public communications, teambuilding and offsite planning, HR support, etc.)
Education, Experience, and Qualities Required:
Bachelor's/Bachelor's equivalent or higher degree preferably in a life science, finance, or economics
Advanced degree preferred (e.g., MS, MBA)
3-5 years of professional experience in life sciences-focused management consulting, investment banking, venture capital, equity research, and/or corporate/operational role in a biotech/pharma/therapeutics company
Strong organizational skillset with ability to manage multiple concurrent workstreams
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced, dynamic environment
Passion for bringing new therapies to serve patients with unmet medical needs
Leal is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national orientation, veteran, or disability status.
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Worksite address
worcester, MA, 01609, US
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