Senior Director of Business Development

We are a rapidly advancing mRNA-focused biotechnology company developing next-generation therapeutics across [oncology, vaccines, rare disease, etc.]. As we scale our platform and pipeline, we are seeking a Senior Director of Business Development to lead strategic growth initiatives, partnerships, and capital formation efforts.

This individual will play a critical role in shaping corporate strategy, executing high-impact partnerships, and driving fundraising activities across multiple financing stages including Seed through late-stage rounds.

• Lead identification, evaluation, and execution of strategic partnerships including pharma collaborations, licensing deals, and platform partnerships
• Develop and execute long-term corporate development strategy aligned with pipeline and platform expansion
• Build and manage relationships with key stakeholders across biotech, pharma, and investment communities
• Lead and support fundraising initiatives across Seed, Series A, B, C, D and beyond
• Develop and refine investor materials including pitch decks, data rooms, and financial narratives
• Partner closely with executive leadership and board to define capital strategy and financing roadmap
• Manage investor outreach, diligence processes, and term sheet negotiations
• Maintain ongoing relationships with venture capital firms, crossover investors, and strategic investors
• Conduct competitive landscape analysis across mRNA and broader nucleic acid therapeutics space
• Identify emerging trends, white space opportunities, and potential acquisition targets
• Support corporate positioning and external messaging to investors and partners

• Collaborate with R&D, clinical, regulatory, and finance teams to align BD strategy with scientific and operational milestones
• Support portfolio prioritization and asset-level partnering strategy
• Interface with legal teams on deal structuring and negotiations

• Bachelor’s degree required; advanced degree (PhD, MD, MBA) strongly preferred
• 10+ years of experience in business development, corporate development, or strategy within biotech or pharma
• Direct experience in mRNA, RNA therapeutics, or adjacent modalities strongly preferred
• Demonstrated track record of leading or playing a key role in fundraising across multiple stages including Seed through Series D+
• Deep network within the biotech investment ecosystem including venture capital and institutional investors
• Experience executing complex partnerships, licensing deals, or strategic collaborations
• Strong financial acumen and ability to translate scientific data into compelling investment narratives
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills

• Successfully leads near-term and long-term fundraising efforts
• Establishes high-value strategic partnerships that accelerate pipeline development
• Positions the company as a top-tier mRNA platform in the eyes of investors and partners
• Builds a scalable and repeatable BD and capital strategy function

Competitive base salary, performance bonus, and equity package commensurate with experience and stage of company.