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Senior Director, Business Development
Cabaletta BioSenior Director, Business Development leading strategic partnerships in engineered cell therapies for autoimmune diseases at Cabaletta Bio. Collaborating across departments to drive growth strategy and transaction execution.
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Demonstrates expertise in business development strategies, including licensing, acquisitions, and strategic partnerships within the biotechnology sector. Proficient in financial modeling, valuation, and cross-functional collaboration to drive growth in engineered cell therapies for autoimmune diseases.
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Business DevelopmentLicensing TransactionsFinancial ModelingStrategic AnalysisCross-Functional Collaboration
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Hard Skills
Financial ModelingValuationStrategic AnalysisCommercial AssessmentDiligence Across DomainsBiologics KnowledgeCell Therapy ExpertiseGene Therapy UnderstandingImmunology KnowledgeAutoimmune Disease Drug Development
Soft Skills
Executive CommunicationPresentation SkillsInfluencing Senior LeadershipManaging High-Priority InitiativesAdaptability in Fast-Paced Environments
Certifications & Qualifications
PhDMDPharmDMBA
Industry Keywords
BiotechnologyPharmaceuticalsCorporate StrategyBusiness DevelopmentStrategic PartnershipsCross-Company CollaborationsGovernance CommitteesCDMOsLifecycle ManagementMarket Opportunity Assessment
About the role
Key responsibilities & impact- Reporting to the Chief Business Officer, the Senior Director, Business Development will play a central role in identifying, evaluating, negotiating, and executing strategic partnerships that strengthen Cabaletta Bio's leadership in engineered cell therapies for autoimmune diseases
- Lead business development and alliance management activities across licensing, acquisitions, platform collaborations, and strategic partnerships while working closely with Research, Development, Clinical, Commercial, Legal, Finance, and Executive Leadership
- Identify and evaluate external opportunities including licensing, acquisitions, strategic collaborations, platform technologies, and co-development partnerships
- Continuously assess the competitive landscape to identify emerging scientific and commercial opportunities aligned with Cabaletta's strategic priorities, including product expansion, geographic expansion, and lifecycle management strategies
- Develop business development strategies that support both near-term pipeline expansion and long-term platform growth
- Lead scientific, clinical, commercial, operational, intellectual property, and financial diligence for potential transactions
- Build integrated commercial and financial models to evaluate strategic fit, market opportunity, probability-adjusted value, and return on investment
- Prepare investment recommendations and executive-level presentations for the Executive Leadership Team and Board of Directors
- Lead cross-functional transaction teams through all phases of partnering activities
- Develop and maintain relationships with biotechnology companies, academic institutions, CDMOs and potential strategic partners
Requirements
What you’ll need- Advanced scientific or business degree preferred (PhD, MD, PharmD, MBA, or equivalent)
- Bachelor's degree in life sciences, business, finance, or related discipline required
- 10+ years of progressive experience in biotechnology, pharmaceuticals, management consulting, corporate strategy, or business development
- Demonstrated experience leading licensing transactions, strategic collaborations, acquisitions, governance committees, cross-company collaborations following transaction execution, and corporate development initiatives
- Strong understanding of biologics, cell therapy, gene therapy, immunology, and autoimmune disease drug development
- Excellent financial modeling, valuation, strategic analysis, and commercial assessment skills
- Experience performing multidisciplinary diligence across scientific, clinical, regulatory, manufacturing, commercial, legal, and financial domains
- Outstanding executive communication and presentation skills with demonstrated ability to influence senior leadership
- Proven ability to manage multiple high-priority initiatives in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment
- Willingness to travel domestically and internationally as needed
Benefits
Comp & perks- Competitive benefits
- PTO
- Stock option plans