Senior Director/Director, Strategy and Business Development San Francisco, CA · Full time

Senior Director/Director, Strategy and Business Development

Location: San Francisco, with the expectation to travel

About us:

We are building a new company to transform the cell therapy space by developing autologous cell therapies for patients with solid tumors. We are building a company culture based on collaboration, transparency, integrity, and commitment to excellence. We are looking for passionate people to be a part of this journey.

What you'll do:

As the first Strategy and Business Development professional at cTRL Tx, you will have a unique opportunity to architect overall strategy and business development plans. Reporting directly to the CEO, you will be responsible for strategic assessment and deal execution, playing a critical role in fundraising, and identifying and cultivating strategic partnerships, alliances, and collaborations that align with our mission. You will play a central role in establishing cTRL as a leader in cell therapies for solid tumors.

Reporting Line:

This role reports directly to the CEO.

Key Responsibilities:

Partnership Development:

• Identify and assess potential partners, collaborators, and licensors to expand cTRL's collaborators.

Deal Negotiation and Execution:

• In collaboration with the leadership team, you will lead, negotiate, and execute licensing agreements and partnerships, ensuring favorable terms for the company and its stakeholders.

Fundraising:

• Help us craft and hone our fundraising narrative based on feedback from potential investors.
• Build and maintain a right-scaled CRM.
• Establish and grow our brand through thoughtful and measured follow-ups.
• Manage the scheduling and meeting cycles to keep things moving forward.

Market Analysis:

• Conduct thorough market research and analysis, staying up-to-date on key trends and developments, competitors, and opportunities for strategic growth.

Pipeline Expansion:

• Work closely with the R&D teams to understand the platform and evolving science, identifying potential areas for partnership and collaboration.

Relationship Management:

• You will develop strong relationships with current and potential key stakeholders, including industry partners, investors, and thought leaders.

Business Strategy:

• You will contribute to the overall business strategy by providing insights into market dynamics, potential growth areas, and partnership opportunities.

Cross-Functional Collaboration:

• You will collaborate closely with internal teams and consultants, including R&D, regulatory, legal, and finance, to ensure alignment and smooth execution of deals, collaborations, and business plans.

You should have:

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field of life science (advanced degree preferred).
• Have a proven track record of at least 5+ years in business development, strategic partnerships, or related roles within an early-stage startup, ideally within the biotechnology, biopharma, medical devices, and/or life sciences industries.
• Investment banking and/or strategy consulting firms such as McKinsey & Company, BCG, or Bain & Company experience is desired and may be a substitute or a complement to biotech experience.
• You have a deep interest or experience in cell therapies and/or advanced modalities.
• You are self-motivated and can thrive in a dynamic, fast-paced startup environment.
• You have participated in or led successfully negotiated and closed deals with partners, investors, or collaborators.
• You have exceptional communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills and manage those skills across audiences and levels.
• You can leverage strategic opportunities to identify and evaluate new business opportunities.
• You can travel to meetings, conferences, and industry events as needed.

Notes:

This is not a remote position.

Titles associated with offers are based on cumulative experience and are at the discretion of the hiring committee.

What we offer:

Compensation: A competitive salary in addition to equity.

Benefits: Health, Dental, and Vision insurance, FHA, 401(k), commuter benefits

At CTRL, we embrace the different backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences our team members bring. As a proud Equal Opportunity Employer, we welcome all applicants and teammates regardless of race, color, ancestry, national origin, religion or religious creed, mental or physical disability, medical condition, genetic information, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, marital status, military or veteran status, citizenship, or other characteristics protected by applicable law. If you need assistance or accommodation due to a disability, please contact us.