Business Development Director

7 hours ago


Boston, Massachusetts, United States Dana-Farber Cancer Institute Full time
Job Title: Business Development Director

At Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, we are seeking a highly skilled Business Development Director to join our team. This is an exciting opportunity to work with a talented group of professionals who are dedicated to advancing cancer research and treatment.

Job Summary:

The Business Development Director will play a critical role in establishing and developing a dynamic portfolio of projects, primarily focused on startup creation and commercialization. This will involve working closely with DFCI principal investigators and researchers, as well as other professionals specializing in deal transactions, legal, business development, and intellectual property.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Evaluate DFCI technologies at various development stages, assess their clinical and commercial potential, and identify opportunities for exit from DFCI.
  • Maintain a portfolio of projects and drive the commercialization of these projects into startups, with minimal oversight.
  • Work with DFCI's IP counsel to assess and develop each project's intellectual property strategy.
  • Shape the commercial strategy of projects across therapeutic applications by conducting market landscape assessments and identifying new partnerships with venture capital firms, foundations, and other entities.
  • Interact with potential investors to identify key value inflection points and exit strategies from DFCI.
  • Work with BODFI's licensing team to initiate, structure, and negotiate complex licensing agreements with potential partners.
  • Define and track timelines and deliverables for each project, aligning business strategy and priorities with technology development.
  • Provide mentorship and guidance to the DFCI community relating to business development, technology commercialization, and startup formation.
Requirements:
  • Ph.D. in Bioengineering, Life Sciences, or a related field, or MD required.
  • MBA degree preferred.
  • 7 years of experience in business development, deal making within the pharmaceutical/biotech industry, and startup launch, with a deep understanding of drug development from discovery to IND, required.
  • Operating experience in venture capital or early-stage biotech preferred.
What We Offer:

Dana-Farber Cancer Institute is an equal opportunity employer and affirms the right of every qualified applicant to receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, national origin, sexual orientation, genetic information, disability, age, ancestry, military service, protected veteran status, or other characteristics protected by law.



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