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Job description
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
Compensation
Competitive base salary, performance bonus, and equity package commensurate with experience and stage of company.
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Worksite address
boston, MA, 02298, US
Who can apply
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