Scientist Business Development – Licensing – Strategic partnerships and licensing

Scientist BD – Licensing – United States
About The Job

We are seeking a scientifically driven Business Development Manager (Licensing) to support strategic partnerships and out licensing opportunities across advanced antibody discovery and preclinical platforms. This role is ideal for a PhD-trained scientist with strong antibody and translational biology expertise who is motivated to move into a client-facing, commercial role
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• Identify and develop licensing and strategic partnership opportunities for antibody discovery programs and preclinical assets
• Translate complex scientific data into clear, compelling therapeutic and commercial value propositions
• Engage with biotech and pharma partners to understand pipeline gaps and propose tailored scientific solutions
• Support and lead partner discussions, diligence processes, and deal execution
  , in collaboration with internal scientific and legal teams
• Work cross-functionally with R&D, platform scientists, and leadership to align internal capabilities with business strategy
• Represent the organisation in partner meetings, scientific conferences, and industry networking events
• Monitor scientific, competitive, and market trends to inform BD and licensing strategy

• PhD in pharmacology, immunology, cancer biology, or a closely related biomedical discipline
• Deep expertise in antibody drug discovery
  , including target validation, hit identification, and hit-to-lead optimisation
• Strong ability to analyse and translate complex biological data (e.g., affinity, specificity, in vivo efficacy) into clear therapeutic and licensing value propositions
• Solid understanding of modern antibody modalities, including monoclonal antibodies, bispecifics, and antibody–drug conjugates (ADCs)
• Strategic mindset with the ability to align internal scientific capabilities to external partner pipeline and portfolio needs
• Bilingual in Mandarin and English (preferred, not essential), enabling effective collaboration across global R&D and business teams

Boston – On-site

San Diego – Remote

San Francisco Bay Area – Remote

Medical insurance, Dental insurance, 401(k), Disability insurance

3+ years of work experience with Drug Discovery

Doctor of Philosophy