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Alpha-9 Oncology, a clinical-stage biotechnology company pioneering radiopharmaceutical innovation for solid tumors, is seeking an experienced Senior Director of Business Development to drive investor relations and strategic growth initiatives.
Reporting to the Chief Financial Officer, you will lead Alpha-9's business development strategy, identifying, evaluating, and executing strategic opportunities including licensing deals, collaborations, and partnerships that advance the pipeline and create long-term value. You will maintain investor materials and tracking systems, develop external partnership strategy, and build relationships across the biopharmaceutical industry.
Key responsibilities include:
- Developing and executing business development strategy aligned with pipeline and corporate objectives
- Sourcing and cultivating external opportunities (licensing, collaborations, strategic partnerships, transactions)
- Evaluating opportunities from scientific, clinical, commercial, strategic, and financial perspectives
- Building and maintaining networks across biotech, pharma, and academic organizations; representing the company at industry conferences and partnering meetings
- Leading cross-functional diligence processes with Research, Clinical Development, CMC, Regulatory, Finance, Legal, and other teams
- Managing transactions through full lifecycle: opportunity identification, diligence, structuring, negotiation, execution, and closing
- Developing transaction analyses, financial models, valuation assessments, and executive materials
- Partnering with CFO and Director of Corporate Strategy to evaluate opportunities in context of portfolio priorities and long-term objectives
- Supporting ongoing management of strategic partnerships to ensure commitments are met and value is captured
This is a visible, hands-on role with meaningful ownership and direct exposure to executive decision-making in a collaborative, early-stage organization. You will work closely with the CFO, Corporate Strategy, and cross-functional leaders.
REQUIREMENTS:
- Bachelor's degree in Life Sciences, Business, or related field; advanced degree (Ph.D., M.D., or MBA) preferred
- 12+ years of business development, corporate development, or strategic partnerships experience in biotechnology or pharmaceutical industry
- Proven track record of sourcing, structuring, negotiating, and closing biopharmaceutical transactions
- Experience with licensing, collaborations, strategic partnerships, and external innovation models
- Strong understanding of drug development (scientific, clinical, regulatory, and commercial factors influencing asset value)
- Experience developing financial models and valuation analyses
- Strong understanding of transaction structures, deal economics, and key business terms
- Demonstrated ability to lead complex negotiations and cross-functional diligence
- Strong strategic thinking and business judgment
- Excellent communication and relationship-building skills with senior executives and external partners
- Highly collaborative; comfortable operating independently in lean, fast-paced environment
- Willingness to travel 20–30% for partner meetings, conferences, and industry events
