[Remote] Chief Business Development Officer
Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. City of Hope is a transformative organization focused on changing lives in the fight against cancer and other life-threatening illnesses. They are seeking a Chief Business Development Officer to lead their enterprise-wide business development function, driving strategic partnerships, licensing, and venture creation efforts to maximize the impact of their innovations in the life sciences industry.
Responsibilities
- Lead enterprise-wide business development and strategic partnership strategy aligned to commercialization and growth priorities
- Source, evaluate, structure, and execute high-value transactions including licensing, partnerships, and venture financings
- Serve as a senior relationship leader with pharma, biotech, venture capital, and strategic partners
- Partner with scientific and clinical leaders to shape commercialization and development strategies
- Build and scale a high-performing Business Development organization
- Identify and execute new revenue opportunities across institutional capabilities and assets
- Represent City of Hope at industry conferences, investor forums, and key strategic engagements
- Establish operating models, KPIs, and pipeline management processes to drive performance
- Advise executive leadership on market trends, partnerships, and long-term growth strategy
Skills
- PhD with 15+ years of industry experience and MBA preferred, or Master's degree with MBA and 20+ years of experience
- Demonstrated leadership experience in pharmaceutical, biotechnology, healthcare, or life sciences industries
- Extensive experience with licensing, strategic partnerships, alliance management, and venture creation
- Exceptional negotiation, strategic thinking, financial evaluation, and relationship management skills
- Proven ability to lead teams and influence at the executive level in complex environments
- Experience in oncology, cell and gene therapy, diagnostics, precision medicine, or advanced therapeutics
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