Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Planet Pharma is seeking a Sr. Director of Business Development & Corporate Strategy to drive company growth through strategic partnerships and corporate development initiatives. The role involves leading global opportunity sourcing, diligence, and deal execution, while collaborating with cross-functional teams to evaluate international assets and support business development efforts.
Responsibilities
- Identify, evaluate, and lead strategic transactions and investments aligned with business strategy, including first-in-class and differentiated therapeutic modalities (e.g., complex platforms)
- Lead the search, evaluation, and acquisition of innovative clinical- to commercial-stage therapeutic assets, with emphasis on late-stage (Phase II/III), first-in-class programs aligned with core therapeutic areas, including immunotherapy, urology, and oncology
- Build and execute a business development plan to position manufacturing capabilities as a CDMO partner for emerging and established biotech clients
- Lead the structuring, negotiation, and execution of term sheets and definitive agreements for BD and CDMO transactions
- Partner with the CEO and Senior Leadership Team to refine corporate strategy and long-range planning
Skills
- 7-10+ years of progressive experience in business development in the biotech or pharmaceutical industry
- Demonstrated ability to lead BD, M&A, licensing, or investment transactions from sourcing through execution
- Advanced degree required: MBA, PhD, MD, or equivalent scientific or financial training
- Strong understanding of complex therapeutic modalities, such as ADCs, biologics, cell therapies, or other advanced platforms
- Deep financial acumen including valuation modeling, risk/return analysis, and deal structuring
- Executive presence and excellent communication skills with ability to build trust internally and externally
- Strong cross-functional leadership with proven ability to influence stakeholders across Clinical, Technical Ops, Regulatory, and Legal
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