Ph.D. in pharmacology, immunology, cancer biology, or related biomedical science.
Strong background in antibody drug discovery, including target validation and hit-to-lead optimization.
Proven ability to interpret complex biological data and translate it into a compelling narrative.
Familiarity with current antibody modalities, including mAbs, bispecific antibodies, and ADCs.
Strong strategic thinking skills to align scientific capabilities with partner needs.
Responsibilities
Establish external business opportunities for out-licensing and co-development.
Lead development and presentation of business cases for prioritized opportunities.
Initiate and present external opportunities with limited supervision.
Drive cross-functional due diligence and alliance management.
Follow BD operations, including negotiations and deal closure.
Contribute to defining and revising business development strategy.
Represent the company at industry and partnering conferences.
Benefits
Join a high-growth US biotech expanding into the UK and Europe.
Ideal for scientists transitioning into business development.
Gain exposure to international deal-making and partnerships.
Work closely with global teams in a visible role.
Flexible UK-based working model.
Full Job Description
Job Description
Business Development Manager, Licensing, Waltham, Antibody Discovery
Salary: $100000 - $120000
REF Number: bh-71418
Consultant: Jim Gleeson
Contact: 01438 842973
Date Published: 09.10.2026
Industry: Biotech
Location: Waltham, Massachusetts, United States
Functional Expertise: Research & Development, Sales
Job Title: Business Development Manager - Antibody Licensing
Location:
Waltham, MA
Company: US-based Biotech
They are now looking for a scientifically strong individual to transition into a Business Development and Licensing role focused on the US market, supporting antibody licensing and strategic partnerships. This role offers a clear entry point into BD&L, working closely with global teams to assess opportunities, support deal activity, and help shape collaborations-ideal for someone with an antibody discovery background and a strong interest in moving into a commercial, partner-facing position.
The Role
As a Business Development Manager, you will support and progressively take ownership of identifying, evaluating, and executing strategic partnering opportunities across the Massachusetts area. You'll gain exposure to the full deal lifecycle while working cross-functionally with global stakeholders.
Job Responsibilities:
Establish external business opportunities for out-licensing, co-development, and other structured transactions.
Lead the development and presentation of business cases for prioritised external opportunities with recommendations to the management team with robust analyses, key assumptions, and risks, as well as internal and external input where necessary.
Initiate, lead and present external opportunities with limited supervision.
Lead driving cross-functional due diligence and alliance management, coordinate with R&D, CMC, Clinical, Regulatory, Operations, and Finance and executive reporting, in some instances, be the main BD contact person.
Follow BD operations and transactions, including proposals and TS developments, negotiations, deal closure and alliance management.
Contribute to the definition and revision of business development & licensing strategy that is in line with overall corporate and portfolio strategies.
Represent the company at industry, investor and partnering conferences, develop and maintain relationships with a wide range of pharmaceutical/biotechnology industry participants.
Requirements
Ph.D. in pharmacology, immunology, cancer biology, or a related biomedical science field
Strong background in antibody drug discovery, with a deep understanding of target validation and hit-to-lead optimization
Proven ability to interpret complex biological data (affinity, specificity, and in vivo efficacy) and translate it into a compelling therapeutic and licensing narrative
Familiarity with current antibody modalities, including monoclonal antibodies (mAbs), bispecific antibodies, and ADCs
Strong strategic thinking skills to align internal scientific platform capabilities with pharmaceutical partner pipeline gaps
Why Apply?
Join a high-growth US biotech expanding its presence across the UK and Europe
Ideal opportunity for scientists looking to move into business development
Gain exposure to international deal-making and strategic partnerships
Work closely with global teams in a highly visible role
Flexible UK-based working model
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