Phipps Cameron are pleased to be partnered with a dynamic and rapidly growing firm specializing in pharmaceutical development and production. Backed by a leading private equity firm, the company is expanding its commercial footprint and investing in innovative solutions to support its partners across the pharmaceutical and biotech sectors across UK, EU, and globally

Role Overview:

Seeking an experienced Director of Business Development & Licensing to drive strategic partnerships, expand the company’s pipeline, and unlock new revenue streams. This role will be instrumental in identifying and securing external opportunities that align with the company’s growth strategy, including in-licensing, out-licensing, and strategic alliances.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and execute the business development and licensing strategy to enhance the company’s market position.
• Identify, evaluate, and negotiate licensing and partnership opportunities with biotech and pharmaceutical companies.
• Lead contract negotiations, including term sheets, deal structuring, and final agreements.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with R&D, manufacturing, and finance teams to assess and integrate new opportunities.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with key stakeholders, including potential partners, investors, and industry networks.
• Monitor industry trends, competitive landscape, and regulatory developments to inform strategic decision-making.
• Support M&A initiatives, including target identification and due diligence processes, as needed.

Key Qualifications:

• 8+ years of experience in business development, licensing, or strategic partnerships within the CDMO, pharma, or biotech sectors.
• Proven track record in executing licensing deals, strategic collaborations, or related transactions.
• Strong financial and commercial acumen, with the ability to assess deal value and risk.
• Excellent negotiation, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
• Experience working in a private equity-backed environment is a plus.
• Bachelor’s degree in Life Sciences, Business, or a related field; MBA or advanced degree preferred.

Phipps Cameron are pleased to be partnered with a dynamic and rapidly growing firm specializing in pharmaceutical development and production. Backed by a leading private equity firm, the company is expanding its commercial footprint and investing in innovative solutions to support its partners across the pharmaceutical and biotech sectors across UK, EU, and globally

Role Overview:

Seeking an experienced Director of Business Development & Licensing to drive strategic partnerships, expand the company’s pipeline, and unlock new revenue streams. This role will be instrumental in identifying and securing external opportunities that align with the company’s growth strategy, including in-licensing, out-licensing, and strategic alliances.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and execute the business development and licensing strategy to enhance the company’s market position.
• Identify, evaluate, and negotiate licensing and partnership opportunities with biotech and pharmaceutical companies.
• Lead contract negotiations, including term sheets, deal structuring, and final agreements.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with R&D, manufacturing, and finance teams to assess and integrate new opportunities.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with key stakeholders, including potential partners, investors, and industry networks.
• Monitor industry trends, competitive landscape, and regulatory developments to inform strategic decision-making.
• Support M&A initiatives, including target identification and due diligence processes, as needed.

Key Qualifications:

• 8+ years of experience in business development, licensing, or strategic partnerships within the CDMO, pharma, or biotech sectors.
• Proven track record in executing licensing deals, strategic collaborations, or related transactions.
• Strong financial and commercial acumen, with the ability to assess deal value and risk.
• Excellent negotiation, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
• Experience working in a private equity-backed environment is a plus.
• Bachelor’s degree in Life Sciences, Business, or a related field; MBA or advanced degree preferred.