Sr. Director / VP, Business Development

Highlights

• Own the full deal cycle turning AI protein platform into pharma partnerships.
• Structure collaborations and licenses for tissue-targeted medicines.
• Represent Manifold externally at BIO, JPM and partnering meetings.

What they offer

• Annual performance-based target bonus
• Stock options
• Comprehensive medical, dental and vision coverage
• 401(k) plan
• Flexible paid time off and holidays
• On-site gym, onsite lunch and commuter support

Ideal candidate

A seasoned biopharma dealmaker who blends strategic insight with hands-on craft, learns the science deeply, and holds firm with larger partners while building lasting collaborations.

Requirements

• Hold an advanced degree (MS, PhD, PharmD, JD, MBA) or equivalent experience
• 10+ years in biopharma business development, transactions or life sciences transactional law
• Deep rolodex with pharma BD and search-and-evaluation teams
• Track record as lead negotiator on signed collaboration and license agreements from term sheet to definitive agreement
• Deep command of platform biopharma deal structures, market terms and IP issues
• Understand platform technologies and drug discovery science to craft pitches and deal terms
• Sound judgment, composure and clear communication in high-stakes negotiations
• Comfortable in a fast-moving startup balancing strategy and hands-on work