Director of Business Development — Biotechnology Partnerships

Job overview

The Director of Business Development — Biotechnology Partnerships role is onsite in South San Francisco, CA. Compensation is not specified. InterVenn Biosciences develops glycoproteomics technology intended to broaden understanding and interpretation of diseases such as cancer. Reporting to the Chief Executive Officer, the director shapes and delivers partnership strategy to commercialize the company’s technology. The role develops alliances and works across commercial, research and development, and data science teams to identify applications and partnerships that can advance products and solutions.

What you'll do

• Develop and implement strategies to expand the business and identify collaboration opportunities
• build a network of pharmaceutical, biotechnology, and life sciences partners
• monitor competitor activity and regional biotech developments
• refine partnership strategy with senior leadership
• maintain pipeline records, forecasts, and account documentation
• report business development activities and results
• translate customer insights into growth strategies
• align internal teams on roadmap priorities
• contribute to marketing collateral, white papers, and thought leadership
• lead partnership discussions and negotiations
• manage agreement execution and relationships
• conduct client visits, industry networking, and conference participation.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

director of business development

biotechnology partnerships

south san francisco ca

intervenn biosciences

glycoproteomics

life sciences

pharmaceutical partnerships

strategic alliances

commercialization

diagnostic testing

contract negotiation

client visits

onsite

occasional local travel

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Why this role

Requires at least five years of business development experience in pharmaceutical, biotechnology, or life sciences industries and a strong understanding of the diagnostic testing market. Master’s/MBA or equivalent practical experience in a relevant field is required; PhD, PharmD, or MD is highly desirable. Occasional local travel to partnership sites.

About the employer

InterVenn Biosciences is hiring for this role. Industry: Research and Development in the Social Sciences and Humanities. Sector: 54.