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Alchemab Therapeutics Ltd

Senior Director, Business Development

Alchemab Therapeutics Ltd

. Lead identification, evaluation, negotiation and execution of strategic partnerships to maximise the value of the Company's therapeutic pipeline and discovery platform .

Posted 10/14/2026full-timeWhittlesford • United KingdomSeniorWebsite

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Demonstrates expertise in business development and licensing within the biotechnology and pharmaceutical sectors, with a strong focus on negotiating strategic partnerships and managing complex agreements. Proven ability to assess scientific assets and translate market insights into valuable partnering opportunities.

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Business DevelopmentLicensing AgreementsStrategic CollaborationsNegotiation SkillsMarket Insight Translation

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Hard Skills
NegotiationLicensingPartnership DevelopmentCommercial Due DiligenceValuationFinancial AssessmentContract ManagementPipeline ManagementDeal StructuringScientific Asset Assessment
Soft Skills
Excellent CommunicationInfluencing SkillsStrategic JudgementCredibilityEthical Principles
Certifications & Qualifications
PhDMBA
Industry Keywords
BiotechnologyPharmaceuticalStrategic AlliancesCo-Development PartnershipsDiscovery CollaborationsCorporate StrategyInvestor EngagementTherapeutic AreasComplianceCorporate Responsibility

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact
  • Lead identification, evaluation, negotiation and execution of strategic partnerships to maximise the value of the Company's therapeutic pipeline and discovery platform
  • Develop partnerships for development candidates stage programs
  • Pursue selective discovery platform partnerships
  • Support the CBO and Leadership team on corporate strategy and financing
  • Serve as the Company's front-line representative to pharmaceutical partners
  • Build a structured and professional partnering function and position Alchemab as a partner of choice
  • Lead licensing projects end-to-end, from identifying and approaching potential partners through evaluation, negotiation and execution
  • Identify and secure discovery collaborations, co-development partnerships and strategic alliances
  • Build and manage a structured pipeline of partnering opportunities and incoming partnering discussions
  • Develop deal structures that maximise the long-term value of Alchemab's assets, technology platform and intellectual property
  • Support negotiation and management of contractual agreements with pharmaceutical, biotechnology and academic partners
  • Represent Alchemab at international partnering conferences, investor events and industry forums
  • Lead development of the Company's external partnering narrative and materials
  • Monitor scientific, commercial and competitive developments and translate market intelligence into partnering recommendations
  • Support corporate strategy and financing, including investor engagement and materials
  • Support commercial due diligence, valuation and financial assessment of potential partnerships and strategic transactions

Requirements

What you’ll need
  • Substantial experience in business development or licensing within the biotechnology or pharmaceutical industry
  • Proven track record of negotiating and executing licensing agreements and strategic collaborations with pharmaceutical companies
  • Experience partnering from the biotech side, including building and sustaining engagement with pharmaceutical partners from first contact through signed agreement
  • Experience within a pharmaceutical business development or search and evaluation function is valued
  • Strong commercial and strategic judgement
  • Ability to assess the value of scientific assets and translate market insight into partnering opportunities
  • Excellent communication, negotiation and influencing skills
  • Credibility to represent a highly scientific organisation to pharmaceutical executives, scientific leaders and investors
  • Experience across one or more therapeutic areas
  • Strong ethical principles and commitment to integrity, compliance and corporate responsibility
  • PhD, MBA or equivalent qualification in a relevant scientific or business discipline is desirable