Chief Business Development Officer

Foundation

Chief Business Development Officer leading enterprise-wide business development and strategic partnerships for City of Hope. Focused on commercialization and patient impact in the healthcare sector.

Posted 6/16/2026full-timeRemote • 🇺🇸 United StatesLead💰 $178 - $320 per hourWebsite

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Hard Skills

licensingstrategic partnershipsalliance managementventure creationfinancial evaluationpipeline managementKPI establishmentcommercialization strategiesrevenue opportunitiesnegotiation

Soft Skills

leadershipstrategic thinkingrelationship managementinfluenceteam leadershipcommunicationperformance managementexecutive advisorymarket trend analysiscollaboration

Certifications & Qualifications

PhDMBA

Industry Keywords

pharmaceuticalbiotechnologyhealthcarelife sciencesoncologycell therapygene therapydiagnosticsprecision medicineadvanced therapeutics

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

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

Requirements

What you’ll need

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
Experience in oncology, cell and gene therapy, diagnostics, precision medicine, or advanced therapeutics preferred
Proven ability to lead teams and influence at the executive level in complex environments

Benefits

Comp & perks

Health insurance
401(k)
Paid time off
Remote work options