Vice President, Business Development Transactions – Temporary

Vir Biotechnology, Inc.

Temporary Vice President leading oncology licensing and partnering transactions at Vir Biotechnology, a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company. Structuring deals, negotiating agreements, and maximizing clinical and preclinical asset value.

Posted 8/7/2026contractRemote • California • 🇺🇸 United StatesLeadWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in negotiating complex biopharmaceutical licensing and collaboration transactions, with a strong understanding of drug development, intellectual property, and regulatory pathways. Proven ability to influence senior executives and lead cross-functional teams while maximizing asset value through strategic partnering.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Biopharmaceutical LicensingNegotiation of Term SheetsOncology TherapeuticsFinancial Valuation AcumenCross-Functional Team Leadership

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Hard Skills

Negotiation of Collaboration AgreementsTransaction StructuringRisk Mitigation StrategiesValuation AnalysisIntellectual Property ManagementRegulatory Pathways KnowledgeContract DraftingBusiness DevelopmentLicensing AgreementsCo-Development Agreements

Soft Skills

Excellent CommunicationStakeholder ManagementPresentation SkillsInfluencing Senior ExecutivesTeam Leadership

Certifications & Qualifications

Advanced Degree in Life SciencesAdvanced Degree in BusinessAdvanced Degree in Law

Industry Keywords

Oncology ProgramsImmuno-OncologyBiotechnologyPharmaceuticalsInvestment BankingConsultingGlobal Partnering StructuresPreclinical AssetsClinical-Stage AssetsCollaboration Transactions

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead or support the Chief Business Officer in negotiating and executing strategic partnering transactions involving oncology therapeutics, technology platforms, and related intellectual property
Serve as a principal negotiator for term sheets, letters of intent, option agreements, collaboration agreements, license agreements, co-development agreements, and other strategic transactions
Develop transaction structures and economic frameworks to maximize asset value and align with corporate objectives
Identify business, legal, regulatory, intellectual property, financial, and operational risks and develop mitigation strategies
Drive transactions from initial engagement through signing and closing, coordinating internal stakeholders
Advise senior management on global and regional licensing, co-development, co-commercialization, platform licensing, research collaborations, option-to-license structures, acquisitions, and divestitures
Develop and negotiate upfront payments, milestones, royalties, profit-sharing, cost-sharing, and equity investment terms
Lead negotiations with counterpart business development teams, senior executives, and external counsel
Collaborate with internal and external legal counsel on definitive agreements
Maintain transaction precedents, templates, and negotiation playbooks
Evaluate partnering opportunities for oncology programs and technology platforms
Contribute to business cases and valuation analyses
Provide transactional expertise during partner outreach, management presentations, and negotiations

Requirements

What you’ll need

Advanced degree in life sciences, business, law, or a related discipline (PhD, MD, MBA, JD, or equivalent preferred)
12+ years of biotechnology, pharmaceutical, business development, legal, investment banking, consulting, or related experience
Significant experience negotiating and executing biopharmaceutical licensing and collaboration transactions
Demonstrated expertise negotiating complex term sheets and definitive agreements
Deep understanding of drug development, intellectual property, regulatory pathways, and biopharmaceutical commercialization
Strong financial and valuation acumen
Excellent communication, presentation, and stakeholder management skills
Proven ability to influence senior executives and lead cross-functional teams
Applicants must currently be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S.; visa sponsorship is unavailable
Preferred: experience with oncology therapeutics and immuno-oncology programs
Preferred: experience with preclinical and clinical-stage assets
Preferred: experience negotiating with large pharmaceutical companies
Preferred: familiarity with global partnering structures and ex-U.S. regional licensing

Benefits

Comp & perks

Non-discriminatory employment practices
Work environment free of unlawful conduct or harassment
Training and career development programs
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