Senior Director of Business Development

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Caribou Biosciences

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Clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company developing transformative therapies to treat devastating human diseases

Next-generation CRISPR genome editing • allogeneic CAR-T cell therapies • iPSC-derived NK cell therapies • oncology

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💰 $125M Post-IPO Equity on 2023-07

Description

•Caribou Biosciences is a leading clinical-stage CRISPR genome-editing biopharmaceutical company dedicated to developing transformative therapies for patients with devastating diseases. •We are seeking a Senior Director of Business Development to serve as an integral member of the Business Development team, working closely with cross-functional partners to progress initiatives that support our corporate objectives. •This role reports directly to the Chief Business Officer and will work closely with other management team members on a wide range of corporate activities including in-licensing, out-licensing, competitive intelligence, and strategic planning. •The successful candidate will play an important role in the exploration and expansion of new business development opportunities across a broad range of therapeutic areas and technology platforms including partnering of existing programs, R&D collaborations, and enabling technology collaborations. •They will lead sourcing, evaluation, and contracting activities for several strategic partnerships across biopharma, contract organizations, and academia.

Requirements

•BA, BSc, or equivalent; a degree in the life sciences is preferred; a PhD, MBA, or equivalent business/financial experience strongly preferred •Minimum of 10 years of business experience, 8 years in Pharmaceuticals, and at least 5 years in Business Development with more thorough pharmaceutical and biotech knowledge and experience •Demonstrated ability to close deals, with a track record of success •Collaborative working style with internal and external stakeholders •Experience negotiating intellectual property licenses as licensor and licensee •Proven experience structuring collaborations and managing alliances •Solid understanding of the drug development process; experience in gene and cell therapy development preferred •Thorough understanding of industry trends and competitive landscape •Ability to influence others to reach common goals and facilitate the decision-making process •Experience in an external-facing role •Confident, proactive approach, and capable of taking the initiative •Analytical and financial modeling skills •Strong negotiation skills •Demonstrated knowledge of intellectual property, patents, and contract law •Ability to effectively communicate and influence a broad variety of stakeholders from bench scientists to management •Excellent written and oral communication skills •Significant attention to detail and strong organizational skills •Ability to work on multiple projects in parallel with consistent high-quality •Personal attributes: team player, talent for networking, driven, passionate, curious, ability to deal with uncertainty, strategic thinker, effective problem solver, analytical, knowledge of underlying technology, business acumen

Benefits

•Comprehensive compensation package, which includes stock options and an employee stock purchase program for all employees •Generous paid vacation time, in addition to company-observed holidays and floating holidays •Excellent medical, dental, and vision insurance •401(k) retirement savings plan, which includes matching employer contributions •Tuition reimbursement program •Comprehensive compensation package, which includes competitive salary, bonus, and equity for all employees •Salary Range: $225,000 to $245,000 - This represents the present low and high end of the Company’s pay range for this position. Actual pay will vary based on various factors, including but not limited to location, skill, experience, and performance. •Generous paid vacation time, in addition to company-observed holidays and floating holidays •Excellent medical, dental, and vision insurance •401(k) retirement savings plan, which includes matching employer contributions •Employee stock purchase plan (ESPP) •Tuition reimbursement program