Senior Manager/Associate Director, Business Development

Senior Manager/Associate Director, Business DevelopmentJoin to apply for the Senior Manager/Associate Director, Business Development role at CRISPR TherapeuticsGet AI-powered advice on this job and more exclusive features.Company Overview Since its inception over a decade ago, CRISPR Therapeutics has transformed from a research-stage company advancing programs in the field of gene editing, to a company with a diverse portfolio of product candidates across a broad range of disease areas including hemoglobinopathies, oncology, regenerative medicine, cardiovascular and rare diseases. The Nobel Prize-winning CRISPR science has revolutionized biomedical research and represents a powerful, clinically validated approach with the potential to create a new class of potentially transformative medicines. To accelerate and expand its efforts, CRISPR Therapeutics has established strategic partnerships with leading companies including Vertex Pharmaceuticals. CRISPR Therapeutics AG is headquartered in Zug, Switzerland, with its wholly-owned U.S. subsidiary, CRISPR Therapeutics, Inc., and R&D operations based in Boston, Massachusetts and San Francisco, California.Position Summary We are seeking a Business Development and Strategy professional to support in-licensing and external partnering, strategic planning, and investor relations. The successful candidate will facilitate new partnership transactions, including developing background materials, coordinating deal processes, and negotiating partnership agreements; generate materials to support investor and pharmaceutical company partnering meetings. The output from these activities will inform the planning of current programs, the evaluation of new disease areas, partnership decisions, and overall corporate strategy. This person will join a strong team in Boston, MA, and work closely with colleagues from across the organization.This is an exciting and interdisciplinary role for a highly qualified and motivated individual. The successful candidate will combine a deep scientific background with a broad strategic perspective on opportunities for CRISPR gene editing. This person will have experience conducting primary and secondary research, building effective slide presentations and other communication materials, performing quantitative analysis and financial modeling, and generating insights and recommendations to inform strategic decision-making. The ideal candidate will have prior experience in business development, strategy, or top-tier consulting in the field of drug development. Crucially, this individual needs to relish tackling new challenges and wearing multiple hats within a company and bring a sense of urgency for developing important new medicines for devastating diseases.Responsibilities Support the facilitation of new deals, both involving asset/technology in-license and out-license, including engaging with external parties and working with internal cross-functional teams to oversee deal processesResponsible for gathering competitive intelligence and disseminating data to the relevant partiesPerform research and analysis to support corporate strategy, pipeline strategy development and the identification and evaluation of new partnership opportunitiesGenerate materials (slide presentations, written documents, etc.) to support investor relations and other external communicationsManage existing partnerships, including renegotiation of deal terms over time and management of project timelines and activitiesPropose new strategic initiatives and collaborations to senior managementWork effectively with scientific, legal, finance, and executive leadership teamsMinimum Qualifications Senior Manager:4+ Years of experience at a biopharma company in business development and/or strategy, or at a leading consulting firm or venture capital firm, with a bachelor’s degree6+ Years of experience at a biopharma company in business development and/or strategy, or at a leading consulting firm or venture capital firm with an advanced degreeAssociate Director:8+ Years of experience at a biopharma company in business development and/or strategy, or at a leading consulting firm or venture capital firm, with a bachelor’s degree10+ Years of experience at a biopharma company in business development and/or strategy, or at a leading consulting firm or venture capital firm with an advanced degreeBachelor’s degree in a scientific or business field, strong interest and comfort in analyzing basic science and clinical dataOutstanding oral and written communication skills, significant experience with PowerPoint and ExcelAbility to work in a fast-paced, team-oriented environmentHigh energy and a passion for developing important new medicines for patients with devastating diseasesStrong proficiency in building relationships with internal and external partnersPreferred Qualifications Master’s degree or PhD in a scientific or business fieldExperience in gene editing, LNP, in vivo, cell therapy, and/or gene therapy programsCompetencies Collaborative – Openness, One TeamUndaunted – Fearless, Can-do attitudeResults Orientation – Delivering progress toward our mission. Sense of urgency in solving problems.Entrepreneurial Spirit – Proactive. Ownership mindsetCRISPR Therapeutics believes in fostering a dynamic workplace that balances remote work flexibility with the benefits of in-person interactions. Our employees work at least three days on-site, creating a collaborative work environment, where we cultivate mentorship opportunities, increase cross-functional communication and offer opportunities for our employees to connect. Certain lab based and manufacturing positions are located fully on-site.CRISPR Therapeutics, Inc. 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.To view our Privacy Statement, please click the following link: http://www.crisprtx.com/about-us/privacy-policySeniority levelMid-Senior levelEmployment typeFull-timeJob functionBusiness Development and SalesReferrals increase your chances of interviewing at CRISPR Therapeutics by 2xGet notified about new Associate Director Business Development jobs in Boston, MA.Boston, MANote: This refined description retains the essential information about responsibilities, qualifications, and company context while removing extraneous boilerplate and duplications. 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