Executive Director / Vice President, Business Development

Autolus Therapeutics•Dover, NH

About The Position

Our team are passionate in the pursuit of excellence and in pushing the boundaries of cancer therapy and Autoimmune disease to deliver life-changing treatments to patients. Whilst working at Autolus you will enjoy a flexible, diverse and dynamic working environment which actively promotes creativity, leadership and teamwork – together we are ONE Autolus.

Requirements

Demonstrated track record of leading and closing complex BD transactions (partnerships, licensing, M&A)
Strong understanding of drug development, regulatory pathways, and commercial considerations in oncology
Strong scientific and business acumen, project management skills, and the ability to lead cross-functional teams
Highly networked within the biotech and pharma ecosystems
Excellent analytical, negotiation, and communication skills
Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment
Advanced degree (MBA, PhD, MD)) or equivalent experience in life sciences, business, or related field
Substantial business development experience in the biopharma industry, with a strong preference for immunology, autoimmune and oncology exposure

Nice To Haves

Clarify direction and inspire; Using good judgement to set clear and compelling goals that show your team how their work contributes to our purpose and strategy
Deliver goals and plans; Creating joint plans with your team to deliver your goals, holding yourself and others accountable for delivering quality results
Work collaboratively; Cultivating a network of relationships across the organisation and building high performing teams based on mutual trust and respect
Optimise potential; Creating a healthy, engaged and empowered working environment that invests in people and their development.
Role Model our values; Acting as a role model ensuring everything you do is in line with our values of respect, integrity, focus and breakthrough

Responsibilities

Lead on the identification and evaluation of strategic opportunities (in-licensing, out-licensing, M&A, co-development, academic collaborations etc.)
Build and maintain a pipeline of high-potential partnership opportunities globally
Lead on the preparation of impactful and persuasive presentations that effectively demonstrate the Autolus value proposition to potential partners.
Represent the company in meetings with potential partners at partnering events, conferences, and investor meetings
Lead deal structuring, due diligence, negotiations, and closing of complex transactions
Partner with legal, finance, R&D, commercial and regulatory teams to execute deals end-to-end
Build and maintain relationships with biotech, pharma, academic institutions, and strategic partners to achieve mutual goals
Act as a liaison between companies, ensuring smooth communication, aligning expectations, and resolving conflicts to facilitate successful collaborations.
Continuously monitor market dynamics to inform the Autolus value proposition and partnering strategy
Analyse competitor activity, emerging science, and commercial trends
Collaborate closely with Executive, Commercial, R&D, and Medical Affairs leadership teams to align BD strategy with corporate goals
Provide strategic input to the executive leadership team on business development activities