VP of Business Development and Licensing

Antiverse

$150K — $200K *
Pharmaceuticals & Biotech
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5-7 years of experience in biotech/pharma business development and licensing
  • Proven track record of closing strategic partnerships
  • Experience with AI drug discovery, biologics, or GPCRs is a plus
  • Strong strategic thinking and execution abilities
  • Comfortable in fast-paced, early-stage environments

Responsibilities

  • Own high-priority pharma accounts
  • Lead deals from engagement to signed agreement
  • Structure and negotiate licensing and collaboration agreements
  • Transition to targeted, account-driven business development
  • Build relationships with senior decision-makers
  • Position Antiverse as a strategic partner
  • Partner with C-suite on partnership strategy

Benefits

  • Stock Options
  • 25 days + public holidays
  • 3 Summer Fridays
  • Private medical insurance
  • Flexible working hours
  • Office in Kendall Square
  • Allowances for home and office equipment
  • Discounted Gym and Pool membership
  • Referral Bonus
Full Job Description
Role

This role will be responsible for shaping and executing Antiverse's business development strategy, while building the foundations of a world-class BD function, with a clear path to Chief Business Officer.
  • Own a focused set of high-priority pharma accounts
  • Lead deals from initial engagement through to signed agreement
  • Structure and negotiate complex licensing and collaboration agreements
  • Transition Antiverse to targeted, account-driven BD
  • Build deep, multi-threaded relationships with senior decision-makers (SVP+, CSO, BD leadership)
  • Position Antiverse as a long-term strategic partner
  • Partner with the C-suite and board on partnership strategy and positioning
  • Translate platform and pipeline capabilities into compelling deal narratives
  • Optimise deal structures across upfronts, milestones, and multi-target frameworks
  • Establish BD processes, CRM discipline, and account planning frameworks
  • Hire and develop a high-performing BD team over time
  • Collaborate closely with marketing, scientific leadership, and external partners
  • Significant experience in biotech/pharma BD&L
  • Demonstrated track record of closing strategic partnerships
  • Experience with platform companies (AI drug discovery, biologics, GPCRs or related areas is a plus)
  • Strategic thinker with strong execution capability
  • Comfortable operating in a fast-moving, early-stage environment
Benefits
  • Competitive base salary - DOE
  • Stock Options
  • 25 days + public holidays
  • 3 Summer Fridays
  • Private medical insurance
  • Flexible working hours
  • Office in Kendall Square
  • Allowances for equipment, both for home and office
  • Discounted Gym and Pool membership
  • Referral Bonus


No recruiters, please.

Department Discovery Team Locations Boston Remote status Hybrid

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