Director of Business Development
About the Company
Pinetree Therapeutics, Inc. is a biotech startup developing bispecific antibodies for cancer therapy. Our mission is to deliver on the promise of therapeutic antibodies to treat drug resistant cancers and immune disorders and create the next generation of transformative medicines for patients. We are a group of highly motivated, dedicated professionals working collaboratively in a multi-facetted team with the ultimate goal to improve patient care. Pinetree Therapeutics is located near Fresh Pond, in West Cambridge.
Job Description
We're seeking a Business Development professional (Director) to play a leadership role in developing and expanding our growth and value creation opportunities including partnerships, alliances, out-licensing deals and in-licensing and acquisition of novel therapeutics from various sources and other collaborations. The candidate will play a key role in prospecting, sourcing, evaluating, structuring and negotiating deals in line with the company's business development.
Responsibilities
Qualifications
Pinetree Therapeutics offers an opportunity to be at the forefront of immuno-oncology research, contributing to the development of next-generation cancer therapies. This is a chance to work in a collaborative, supportive, and inclusive work environment where innovation thrives, and career development is encouraged. Pinetree also offers a highly competitive salaries and comprehensive benefits, including medical and dental insurance, paid time off, and 401(k) with a generous company match.
Pinetree is committed to equal employment opportunity and non-discrimination for all employees and qualified applicants without regard to a person’s race, color, gender, age, religion, national origin, ancestry, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation or any characteristic protected under applicable law. Pinetree will make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with known disabilities, in accordance with applicable law.
Recruitment & Staffing Agencies
Pinetree does not accept unsolicited resumes from any source other than candidates. Any resume submitted by an agency in the absence of a signed agreement will automatically become the property of Pinetree, and Pinetree will not owe any referral or other fees with respect thereto.
About the Company
Pinetree Therapeutics, Inc. is a biotech startup developing bispecific antibodies for cancer therapy. Our mission is to deliver on the promise of therapeutic antibodies to treat drug resistant cancers and immune disorders and create the next generation of transformative medicines for patients. We are a group of highly motivated, dedicated professionals working collaboratively in a multi-facetted team with the ultimate goal to improve patient care. Pinetree Therapeutics is located near Fresh Pond, in West Cambridge.
Job Description
We're seeking a Business Development professional (Director) to play a leadership role in developing and expanding our growth and value creation opportunities including partnerships, alliances, out-licensing deals and in-licensing and acquisition of novel therapeutics from various sources and other collaborations. The candidate will play a key role in prospecting, sourcing, evaluating, structuring and negotiating deals in line with the company's business development.
Responsibilities
- Help develop and implement partnering strategy with biotech/pharma companies, universities, and non-profit organizations for Pinetree Therapeutics.
- Identify licensing and acquisition opportunities for novel therapeutics and executing deals.
- Engage and lead internal and external people and resources to demonstrate Pinetree Therapeutics’ advantages to external partners such as academic institutions, non-profit organizations and biotech/pharmaceutical companies.
- Identify and develop new strategic collaboration opportunities to help Pinetree Therapeutics achieve its scientific and corporate objectives
- Collaborate with internal stakeholders to ensure Pinetree Therapeutics’ collaborations are coordinated across functions and aligned to overarching partnering strategy
- Lead outreach and negotiations of these collaborations with both internal stakeholders and stakeholders to close the alliance deals and manage the relationship
- Evaluate alliance and partnership trends and provide analysis and recommendations to management
- Complete negotiations and transactions for R&D and clinical collaborations
- Play a key role in venture and capital raising.
Qualifications
- We seek a professional with 5+ years of relevant biotech/pharma industry experience in a corporate strategy or business development role and with a strong background in oncology and science.
- We are looking for a person that brings a knowledge of next-generation biologics and an extensive network of relevant industry contacts.
- Knowledge and experience in oncology, immunology and/or cell therapy preferred.
- Demonstrated track record of negotiating and closing a wide range of business agreements including partnership, joint ventures, licensing agreements, co-promotions, strategic alliances and other types of corporate ventures.
- In-depth understanding of how business strategies and decisions impact financial, operational, and sales results.
- Strong leadership qualities and desire to grow and lead a team.
- Experience working across different R&D and delivery functions within an organization to meet corporate development goals.
- An approach that is hands-on, results and detail oriented, and resourceful.
- Cross‐functional working experience in a matrix environment.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to work in a fast-changing environment and eagerness to learn new things.
- A Ph.D. or Master’s Degree in a life science-related field is preferred but not required.
Pinetree Therapeutics offers an opportunity to be at the forefront of immuno-oncology research, contributing to the development of next-generation cancer therapies. This is a chance to work in a collaborative, supportive, and inclusive work environment where innovation thrives, and career development is encouraged. Pinetree also offers a highly competitive salaries and comprehensive benefits, including medical and dental insurance, paid time off, and 401(k) with a generous company match.
Pinetree is committed to equal employment opportunity and non-discrimination for all employees and qualified applicants without regard to a person’s race, color, gender, age, religion, national origin, ancestry, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation or any characteristic protected under applicable law. Pinetree will make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with known disabilities, in accordance with applicable law.
Recruitment & Staffing Agencies
Pinetree does not accept unsolicited resumes from any source other than candidates. Any resume submitted by an agency in the absence of a signed agreement will automatically become the property of Pinetree, and Pinetree will not owe any referral or other fees with respect thereto.
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