Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. City of Hope is a transformative organization focused on changing lives in the fight against cancer and other life-threatening illnesses. They are seeking a Chief Business Development Officer to lead their enterprise-wide business development function, driving strategic partnerships, licensing, and venture creation efforts to maximize the impact of their innovations in the life sciences industry.

Responsibilities

• Lead enterprise-wide business development and strategic partnership strategy aligned to commercialization and growth priorities
• Source, evaluate, structure, and execute high-value transactions including licensing, partnerships, and venture financings
• Serve as a senior relationship leader with pharma, biotech, venture capital, and strategic partners
• Partner with scientific and clinical leaders to shape commercialization and development strategies
• Build and scale a high-performing Business Development organization
• Identify and execute new revenue opportunities across institutional capabilities and assets
• Represent City of Hope at industry conferences, investor forums, and key strategic engagements
• Establish operating models, KPIs, and pipeline management processes to drive performance
• Advise executive leadership on market trends, partnerships, and long-term growth strategy

Skills

• PhD with 15+ years of industry experience and MBA preferred, or Master's degree with MBA and 20+ years of experience
• Demonstrated leadership experience in pharmaceutical, biotechnology, healthcare, or life sciences industries
• Extensive experience with licensing, strategic partnerships, alliance management, and venture creation
• Exceptional negotiation, strategic thinking, financial evaluation, and relationship management skills
• Proven ability to lead teams and influence at the executive level in complex environments
• Experience in oncology, cell and gene therapy, diagnostics, precision medicine, or advanced therapeutics

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