Business Development Manager
Location: Rockville, MD (Hybrid)
Nexagen Search is conducting a search for a Business Development Manager for a clincal-stage biotech company in Maryland.
The Opportunity
This is an opportunity to join a lean, highly visible Business Development function during an active period of partnering and portfolio development.
Reporting to the Senior Director of Business Development, the Manager will gain hands-on exposure across the business development lifecycle, from market and competitive intelligence and opportunity identification through scientific and commercial evaluation, due diligence, transaction execution, and ongoing partnership activities.
The position will support both in-licensing opportunities and partnering/out-licensing activities involving internal pipeline, while also gaining exposure to the company's growing commercial organization.
The ideal candidate combines a strong understanding of the biopharmaceutical industry with scientific curiosity, analytical thinking, and exceptional project-management skills. This individual should be comfortable interpreting scientific and clinical information, coordinating complex cross-functional workstreams, and translating information into clear recommendations for internal decision-makers.
Key Responsibilities
- Support the identification, evaluation, and execution of in-licensing, out-licensing, and strategic partnership opportunities aligned with corporate and portfolio strategy.
- Conduct market, scientific, competitive, and industry research to identify emerging technologies, assets, companies, and trends relevant to the organization.
- Support the evaluation of potential opportunities by synthesizing scientific, clinical, competitive, and commercial information into clear analyses and recommendations.
- Coordinate and help lead cross-functional due diligence, partnering with Research, Clinical, Regulatory, CMC, Commercial, Finance, Legal, and external advisors as appropriate.
- Establish, organize, and maintain virtual data rooms and coordinate information flow throughout diligence and transaction processes.
- Manage CDAs and other documentation supporting external business relationships and partnering discussions.
- Develop and continuously improve corporate, partnering, and opportunity-specific presentations for external partners and internal leadership.
- Support preparation for major industry conferences and partnering meetings, including company targeting, meeting coordination, briefing materials, and post-conference follow-up.
- Participate in business-to-business meetings with prospective partners and support relationship development and follow-up activities.
- Track relevant transactions, competitive developments, clinical milestones, financing activity, and broader industry trends that may influence strategy.
- Work closely with the Senior Director of Business Development to manage multiple concurrent BD initiatives, timelines, deliverables, and external relationships.
- Support growing commercial operations and collaborate with cross-functional teams on strategic initiatives related to the company's commercial portfolio.
- Take on additional strategic projects as the company's pipeline, partnerships, and commercial activities evolve.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in a scientific, biomedical, business, or related discipline required; advanced degree in science and/or business preferred.
- 2-5+ years of experience within the biotechnology or pharmaceutical industry, with exposure to business development, corporate strategy, search & evaluation, alliance management, program management, or a related function.
- Experience supporting licensing transactions, strategic partnerships, asset evaluation, or due diligence strongly preferred.
- Scientific foundation and demonstrated ability to understand and communicate preclinical, clinical, and drug-development concepts.
- Experience in oncology, immuno-oncology, immunology, cell therapy, or related therapeutic areas is highly desirable.
- Strong project-management skills with demonstrated ability to coordinate multiple stakeholders, priorities, and workstreams simultaneously.
- Strong analytical skills and ability to synthesize complex scientific and business information into concise insights and recommendations.
- Excellent written, verbal, and presentation skills.
- Highly organized and detail-oriented, with the ability to operate effectively in a small, entrepreneurial biotechnology environment.
- Collaborative, proactive, intellectually curious, and comfortable taking ownership in a fast-moving organization.
Compensation: 100-130k base salary
Benefits: Hybrid work opportunity, competitive pay, 401(k) with company matching and immediate 100% vesting, medical insurance, Flexible Spending Account (FSA), life insurance, paid time off, paid holidays, paid family medical leave, complimentary lunches, snacks and drinks, cell phone reimbursement, and internet reimbursement.