Vice President, Biotech Business Development - Commercial

Vice President, Biotech Business Development – Commercial
Location: U.S. - West Coast - REMOTE
About the Role
We are seeking a strategic and dynamic Vice President, Biotech Business Development – Commercial to lead our global biotech partnership organization. This executive-level position will play a critical role in building and managing enterprise-level relationships with emerging and established biotech companies, reporting directly to the Chief Commercial Officer.
The ideal candidate will bring deep industry expertise, exceptional executive presence, and a proven ability to drive growth through innovative commercial and development strategies.
Key Responsibilities
• Lead a global team of Business Development and Sales Development professionals, setting strategic direction and ensuring successful execution of partnership initiatives.
• Develop and implement a comprehensive commercial strategy across the biotech portfolio to drive revenue growth and long-term market leadership.
• Serve as a key advisor to C-suite executives internally and externally, guiding strategic decisions and building high-level partnerships.
• Provide executive oversight for major biotech relationships, acting as the escalation point for complex initiatives and negotiations.
• Represent the organization as a thought leader in the biotech space at industry events and executive forums.
• Oversee resource planning, budgeting, and performance optimization across the biotech team.
• Align cross-functional teams to maximize the impact of strategic partnerships across the commercial organization.
• Contribute to overall commercial leadership strategy and business direction.
Qualifications
• 20+ years of progressive experience in biotech or pharmaceutical commercial leadership, with direct responsibility for global partnerships.
• Proven success in managing high-performing teams and developing senior leaders.
• Strong business acumen and financial oversight, including P&L ownership.
• Deep understanding of biotech commercialization models and therapeutic development strategies.
• Experience leading high-stakes negotiations and influencing board-level decisions.
• Outstanding communication and presentation skills with executive-level stakeholders.
Preferred Qualifications
• MBA or relevant advanced degree.
• Experience with biotech M&A and complex partnership structures.
• Global leadership experience in matrixed organizations.
• Track record of industry engagement through conferences or published thought leadership.
Why Join Us
This is a unique opportunity to shape the future of therapeutic development by leading meaningful, global partnerships that drive innovation and growth. If you are a results-driven leader ready to make a significant impact at scale, we encourage you to apply.


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