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Corporate Development Lead, Life Sciences

Anthropic
Location
San Francisco, CA
Posted
16 days ago
Department
Finance
What they actually want (must-haves)
  • Led complex M&A, investment, or partnership transactions from sourcing through close
  • Understand the drug development lifecycle, from discovery through clinical trials, regulatory submission, and commercialization
  • Strong technical fluency in AI and software, gained as an engineer, product manager, scientist, or technology investor
  • Strong analytical and financial modeling skills
  • Engage credibly with scientists, engineers, executives, and regulators
  • Comfortable in fast-paced, ambiguous environments with competing priorities
Nice to have
  • 8-12 years of experience across corporate development, investment banking, or investing, with at least 5 years focused on life sciences, biotech, or healthcare technology
  • Hold an advanced degree in the life sciences (PhD, MD, PharmD) or an MBA
  • Worked at a pharmaceutical company, biotech, CRO, or life sciences software company
  • Experience with AI/ML applied to biology, chemistry, or clinical operations
  • Established network among life sciences founders, healthcare VCs, and pharma business development leaders
What the job really is

The Corporate Development Lead in Life Sciences at Anthropic will be responsible for driving strategic transactions in the life sciences and biotech sectors, focusing on acquisitions, investments, and partnerships with AI-native companies. This role involves collaborating with various teams to assess opportunities, leading transaction processes, and ensuring successful integration post-acquisition, all while aligning with Anthropic's mission of safe and beneficial AI.

Benefits
  • Competitive compensation
  • Generous vacation and parental leave
  • Flexible working hours
  • Lovely office space for collaboration
  • Optional equity donation matching
Things to weigh
  • No specific mention of remote work flexibility beyond 25% in-office requirement
  • Visa sponsorship is available but not guaranteed for every role
  • High compensation range suggests a senior-level position with significant expectations
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