Assoc. Director / Director / Sr. Director, Business Development

Profluent is an AI-first protein design company. Founded in 2022, we develop deep generative models to design and validate novel, functional proteins to revolutionize biomedicine. Based in Emeryville, CA, we are backed by leading investors including Spark Capital, Insight Partners, Air Street Capital, AIX Ventures, and Convergent Ventures.

Our Business Development team is growing! We are seeking an experienced BD professional (Assoc. to Sr. Director level, based on experience) who will report directly to the Chief Business Officer. A successful candidate will be experienced in BD deal making and internal championing of opportunities in the biotech industry with a history of successful transactions. This individual will work closely with colleagues across every work-stream within Profluent, with frequent exposure to senior management and opportunity for high-profile impact on key initiatives and corporate strategy. The primary responsibilities of this role will be to evaluate, structure, negotiate, lead and close licensing and collaboration opportunities.

This is an excellent opportunity to shape the future of AI-driven protein design and to work cross-functionally with a diverse team of experts across machine learning, protein engineering, cell biology, and gene editing.

Location

• This is a remote role, to be based in the Greater Boston area.
• The role will involve up to 25% travel, between visits to company headquarters (in Emeryville, CA) and travel for conferences or business negotiations.
• Part-time hybrid shared workspace in Boston could be available.

Responsibilities

Qualifications

Preferences (but not required)

Work Authorization Requirement

Applicants must have ongoing work authorization in the United States that does not require employer sponsorship. Sponsorship will not be provided now or at any time in the future for this position.

Employment Eligibility Verification

Legal authorization to work in the United States is required. In compliance with federal law, all persons hired must verify their identity and work eligibility and complete the required employment verification form upon hire.

What we offer at Profluent

Profluent Bio, Inc is an equal opportunity employer promoting diversity and inclusion in the workspace. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, marital status, age, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical conditions, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender (including gender identity and gender expression), sex (which includes pregnancy, childbirth, and breastfeeding), genetic information, taking or requesting statutorily protected leave, or any other basis protected by law.

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