Kyverna Therapeutics

Senior Director, Business Development

Kyverna Therapeutics

full-time

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Location Type: Remote

Location: California • United States

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Salary

💰 $260,000 - $290,000 per year

Job Level

Senior

About the role

  • Serve as a senior leader within the Business Development organization, with primary responsibility for driving in-bound and out-bound business development transactions, including strategic partnerships, licensing (in-licensing and out-licensing), and research collaborations.
  • Proactively identify, evaluate, and prioritize external partnering opportunities that align with the Company’s scientific platform, pipeline priorities, and long-term growth strategy.
  • Build, develop, and maintain senior-level relationships with biopharmaceutical companies, biotechnology partners, academic and research institutions, and other strategic stakeholders to advance the Company’s partnering objectives.
  • Lead cross-functional deal teams through the end-to-end transaction lifecycle, including:
  • Development of strategic rationale and investment thesis
  • Opportunity screening and prioritization
  • Financial valuation, scenario analysis, and deal modeling
  • Scientific, commercial, operational, and legal due diligence
  • Deal structuring, negotiation, and execution in close collaboration with Legal, Finance, and the Chief Business Officer
  • Prepare and present deal recommendations and transaction materials to the executive leadership team and Board of Directors, including strategic fit, value creation, risks, and alternatives.
  • Support development and management of the BD pipeline, including tracking opportunities, competitive intelligence, and deal trends.
  • Represent the Company at partnering meetings, industry conferences, and key external events, serving as a senior ambassador for the Company’s strategy, science, and partnering priorities.
  • Lead alliance management activities with existing strategic partners including oversight of governance, issue escalation and relationship management.

Requirements

  • Advanced degree in life sciences, business, or related field (MBA, PhD, or equivalent preferred).
  • 10+ years of experience in business development, corporate development, or strategy roles within biotechnology or biopharmaceutical companies.
  • Demonstrated track record of executing complex BD transactions, including licensing and strategic partnerships.
  • Strong financial and valuation skills, with experience building and interpreting deal models.
  • Ability to lead cross-functional teams and influence senior stakeholders.
  • Cell therapy and Autoimmune disease experience preferred.
  • Excellent communication, negotiation, and executive presentation skills.
  • Demonstrates a strong sense of urgency with the ability to prioritize, pivot, and deliver results amid competing demands.
Benefits
  • eligibility for bonus
  • benefits
  • participation in Company’s stock plan
Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard Skills & Tools
business developmentcorporate developmentstrategyfinancial valuationdeal modelingdue diligencelicensingstrategic partnershipscross-functional team leadershipcompetitive intelligence
Soft Skills
communicationnegotiationexecutive presentationrelationship managementinfluencing senior stakeholderssense of urgencyprioritizationadaptabilityresults-orientedproblem-solving
Certifications
MBAPhD