Kaigene Inc
Business Development Manager
Full Time • Rockville
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Free food & snacks
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Business Development Manager
Kaigene is seeking a highly capable Business Development Manager to support strategic growth by identifying, evaluating, and advancing partnership opportunities across its antibody-based therapeutic programs and platform technologies.
Role Overview
- Serve as a key business development contributor connecting Kaigene’s scientific innovation with commercial strategy.
- Support strategic collaborations, licensing opportunities, financing discussions, and other corporate development initiatives.
- Help advance partnership opportunities that align with Kaigene’s pipeline priorities and long-term growth objectives.
Key Responsibilities
- Identify and assess potential biotech, pharmaceutical, investor, and strategic partner opportunities.
- Conduct market research, competitive landscape analysis, target evaluation, and commercial opportunity assessment.
- Coordinate scientific and business due diligence in collaboration with internal R&D, management, and external stakeholders.
- Support partner outreach, confidential discussions, data room preparation, term sheet review, and deal execution processes.
- Prepare clear, professional materials for partner meetings, investor discussions, management reviews, and board-level presentations.
Qualifications and Skills
- Experience in biotech, pharmaceutical business development, consulting, or a related field is preferred.
- Ability to understand complex scientific concepts and translate them into clear business and strategic value.
- Strong communication, negotiation, analytical thinking, strategic planning, and relationship-building skills.
- Fluency in Korean and professional working proficiency in English are required to support internal collaboration and external engagement.
Compensation and Benefits
- Compensation: To be discussed during the interview process and determined based on relevant experience, qualifications, and internal considerations.
- Lunch and PTO: Lunch is provided, and paid time off is available in accordance with Company policy.
- Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance: The Company provides 100% employer-paid employee coverage under the standard HMO plan. Employees who elect PPO coverage will be responsible for the premium difference above the HMO plan cost.
- 401(k) Retirement Plan: Eligible employees may participate in the Company’s 401(k) retirement plan after the probation period.
- Annual Discretionary Bonus: Eligible employees may be considered for an annual discretionary bonus, subject to Company performance, individual performance, and management approval.
Equal Opportunity and Contact
- Kaigene is an equal opportunity employer and makes employment decisions without regard to any characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.
- Qualified candidates may contact Chief HR at hrofficer@kaigene.com for additional information.
Contact: Chief HR (hrofficer@kaigene.com)
Compensation: $100,000.00 - $120,000.00 per year
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