Vice President of Business Development

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Base pay range

$250,000.00 / yr - $300,000.00 / yr

Team Lead - AI Drug Discovery & Computational Sciences (US / EU) at Skills Alliance

Vice President, Business Development (AI / Small Molecule / Biologics / Nucleic Acid)

Ideally in CA or MA.

Overview

well-funded, late-stage global biotech

at the intersection of

AI, therapeutics, and delivery science

is seeking a

Vice President of Business Development

to lead strategic growth and partnership initiatives across the US market.

Having raised over

$360 million to date

and approaching an

IPO within the next 12–18 months , the company is pioneering the use of

artificial intelligence and quantum simulation

to design and optimize

small molecules, biologics, and nucleic acid-based therapies .

The Role

Reporting directly to the

Chief Business Officer , the Vice President of Business Development will be responsible for driving growth across North America, developing strategic partnerships, managing high-value collaborations, and expanding the company’s presence with global pharma and biotech partners.

You will work across both

asset and platform partnerships , shaping the commercial strategy for a suite of AI-driven discovery and delivery platforms.

Key Responsibilities

Lead business development activities for platform licensing, R&D collaborations, and asset out-licensing.

Build and maintain strategic relationships with key pharma, biotech, and academic partners.

Drive deal sourcing, evaluation, negotiation, and execution across multiple therapeutic and technology modalities.

Collaborate cross-functionally with R&D, data science, and executive teams to align commercial and scientific objectives.

Contribute to long-term corporate strategy and value creation ahead of IPO.

Candidate Profile

10–15 years

of progressive experience in business development, corporate development, or strategic partnerships within biotech or pharma.

Strong track record of

executing complex BD transactions

(asset, platform, or strategic partnerships).

Technical background

(PhD or MSc preferred) in biology, chemistry, or a related discipline — ideally with early-career R&D or scientific exposure.

Experience working across modalities such as

small molecules, biologics, RNA / mRNA, or gene therapy

is highly advantageous.

Proven ability to work independently and thrive in a

remote, global, and fast-paced environment .

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