Chief Business Officer

Corbus Pharmaceuticals Inc•Norwood, MA

just now•Hybrid

About The Position

The Chief Business Officer will serve as the company’s senior executive responsible for business development and strategic transactions. The Chief Business Officer will be a trusted strategic partner to the CEO and senior leadership team, with deep experience in relationship building, defining BD strategy, driving pipeline value through BD initiatives, deal execution and high-stakes negotiations with global pharmaceutical partners and others in the biotech industry. Considering candidates based locally to Boston area hybrid or New England/New York based candidates willing to travel to Norwood, Ma at least one day per week. Open to fulltime employee role or fractional role.

Requirements

15+ years of experience in business development, corporate development, or strategy within biotech or pharmaceutical companies. Experience should include senior leadership roles.
Demonstrated success leading in-licensing, out-licensing, partnerships, and/or strategic M&A transactions and deep understanding of clinical development, regulatory pathways, and commercialization considerations.
Direct experience in oncology. Obesity/metabolic experience is a bonus.
Proven ability to engage at the CEO, Board, and C-suite level both internally and externally.
Strong financial and valuation expertise, with a track record of negotiating complex, high-value agreements.
Bachelor’s degree required; advanced degree (PhD, MD, PharmD, MBA) preferred.

Responsibilities

Define and lead the company’s business development strategy, aligned with clinical development priorities and pre-commercial objectives.
Partner with the CEO and executive team to determine optimal value-creation pathways for the pipeline
Lead all BD activities, working with Corbus’ Alliance Manager, as applicable.
Identify, engage, and cultivate relationships with senior executives at pharmaceutical and biotechnology companies.
Own and execute end-to-end BD operational activities, including:
Tracking strategic relationships and interactions
Identifying clear strategic fit with target partners
Data room preparation and due diligence leadership
Valuation and deal structuring
Negotiation of term sheets and definitive agreements
Prepare and present board-level strategic analyses, valuation frameworks, and transaction recommendations.
Evaluate external assets, platforms, or technologies that complement the company’s obesity and oncology programs.
Maintain real-time awareness of competitive landscape in obesity and oncology.
Demonstrate executive-level skill in influencing, aligning, and motivating stakeholders, using strong interpersonal judgment.
Active member of the senior leadership team.