Sr. Business Development ManagerDirector

El Capitan Biosciences is seeking a Director Business Development and Strategic Partnerships to help develop and execute the companys external collaboration strategy. This role will work closely with executive leadership and scientific teams to identify opportunities where the companys platform can support biomarker discovery translational research and clinical studies in gastrointestinal and immune-related diseases.

The Director will build relationships across the biotechnology and pharmaceutical ecosystem translate the companys scientific capabilities into collaborative research programs and help establish revenue-generating partnerships. This role requires periodic travel to meet with partners and represent the company at industry conferences scientific meetings and other business events.

Depending on qualifications and performance the role may expand over time to include broader responsibilities related to broader product and service portfolio development helping the company explore additional commercial opportunities based on the capabilities of its technology platform.

Key Responsibilities

• Strategy and Market Planning

• Work with company leadership and internal teams to define partnership opportunities based on the companys scientific capabilities and external market needs. This includes identifying potential collaboration areas in gastrointestinal disease immunology and oncology evaluating organizations conducting relevant clinical or translational research and helping articulate the value of the companys biomarker discovery platform. The role will also monitor scientific and commercial developments in diagnostics precision medicine and multi-omics technologies to help inform partnership strategy.

• Partnership Development

• Build and manage relationships with pharmaceutical companies biotechnology companies academic medical centers and research organizations interested in biomarker discovery and translational research. Introduce and position the companys technology platform to stakeholders involved in translational medicine biomarker strategy and clinical development. Represent the company at industry conferences scientific meetings and trade shows to increase visibility and identify collaboration opportunities.

• Deal Execution

• Lead or support the development of collaboration agreements with external partners including biomarker discovery projects translational research collaborations and clinical study partnerships. Work with internal scientific and legal teams to develop collaboration proposals negotiate agreements and support the successful launch of partnerships that advance scientific collaboration and generate revenue.

Qualifications :

Candidates should bring experience in biotechnology diagnostics genomics or precision medicine and a strong interest in translating scientific innovation into collaborative partnerships.

Preferred qualifications include:

• 58 years of experience engaging with pharmaceutical companies biotechnology companies or academic medical centers in areas such as translational medicine biomarker research or clinical development

• Demonstrated track record leading external partnerships licensing activities or strategic collaborations in early-stage biotechnology or life sciences organizations.

• Familiarity with technologies such as next-generation sequencing (NGS) biomarker discovery multi-omics analysis or molecular diagnostics is required.

• Ability to communicate complex scientific concepts effectively with both technical and business stakeholders.

• Advanced degree in life sciences biotechnology or a related field is required (PhD MD or MSc). MBA or additional business training is a plus.

• Experience working in multicultural and cross-border organizational environments is strongly appreciated particularly within globally distributed teams.

Additional Information :

• Base range: $150000/year - $180000/year. The final salary will be determined based on the candidates experience qualifications and skill set.

• Financial security through competitive compensation incentives and retirement plan

• Health care and well-being programs including competitive medical dental vision & medical benefits.

• Generous paid time off including vacation sick time & holidays

• 401(k) retirement savings with a company match

• Other comprehensive voluntary benefits include but are not limited to pet insurance life insurance employee assistance program discount programs and many more.

• We continue to optimize our benefits & wellness programs as we grow our organization to make sure they meet our diverse workforce needs.

• The stability of a company with a record of strong financial performance year over year.

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time