Director, Scientific Business Development

INSIGHTEC

Director of Scientific Business Development at Insightec. Leading strategy for BBBo-FUS platform within neuro-biotech ecosystem and overseeing partnerships and business development.

Posted 7/1/2026full-timeFlorida, Texas • 🇺🇸 United StatesLeadWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in scientific and business development strategies within the neuro-biotech ecosystem, with a strong focus on CNS technologies, licensing, and partnerships. Proven ability to translate scientific discoveries into actionable preclinical and clinical development roadmaps while engaging with key opinion leaders and managing cross-functional teams.

Highest-signal resume keywords

PhD In NeuroscienceBiotech/Pharma/Medtech ExperienceCNS Drug Delivery KnowledgeLicensing And Partnerships ExpertiseIP And Deal-Structuring Acumen

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Hard Skills

Translational R&DBiologicsGene TherapyCell TherapyMolecular DiagnosticsFDA/EMA Regulatory PathwaysScientific Due DiligenceDeal Pipeline ManagementCRM TrackingExecutive Reporting

Soft Skills

LeadershipStrategic ThinkingCollaborationCommunication

Certifications & Qualifications

MBAMDMD/PhD

Industry Keywords

CNS TechnologiesNeuro-OncologyCombination ProductsKOL EngagementCo-Development Deals

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead the scientific and business development strategy connecting our BBBo-FUS platform with the neuro-biotech ecosystem.
Map and analyze potential of FUS modalities together with adjacent biotech innovations.
Evaluate convergent CNS technologies: biologics, gene and cell therapies, biomarkers, diagnostics.
Lead scientific due diligence in the context of licensing and/or partnerships.
Translate discoveries into preclinical and support early clinical development roadmaps. (Pre-Clinical/Phase 1-2)
Engage KOLs, academic partners, and advisory boards to shape technology strategy as needed.
Advise internal R&D, Clinical, and Regulatory teams on convergence and combination approaches.
Lead point of contact on strategic partnerships, co-development deals, licensing opportunities.
Lead IP and freedom-to-operate assessment; support negotiation of term sheets and agreements.
Manage deal pipeline, CRM tracking, and executive reporting.
Develop, manage and present BD strategies and recommendations to leadership.
Represent the company at key conferences and partnering meetings.
Coordinate cross-functional deal diligence and integration.

Requirements

What you’ll need

PhD in Neuroscience, Biomedical Engineering, Molecular Biology, or related field (required)
MBA or equivalent business training/experience (preferred); MD or MD/PhD also considered
7–10 years in biotech/pharma/medtech, with 3–5 years in translational R&D (neuro-oncology, CNS delivery, or molecular biotech)
2–3 years in BD, licensing, or partnerships involving CNS assets or platform technologies
Proven success in closing licensing or co-development deals
Strong understanding of CNS drug delivery and BBB challenges
Knowledge of biologics, gene/cell therapy, and molecular diagnostics
Familiarity with FDA/EMA regulatory pathways for combination products
IP and deal-structuring acumen (milestones, royalties, equity)

Benefits

Comp & perks

Competitive with bonus and equity potential