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Vice President, Business Development and Licensing

Recursion
Location
New York, New York
Posted
26 days ago
Department
Business Development
Salary
$336,380–$404,140
What they actually want (must-haves)
  • BS/BA in life sciences (biology, chemistry, pharmacy, medical)
  • 12-15+ years of experience in the biotechnology or pharmaceutical industry, with a focus on oncology and I&I
  • 7+ years of direct business development and licensing experience with a strong track record of success in both buy-side and sell-side transactions
  • Strong network of senior relationships across biotechnology and large pharma
  • Deep knowledge of the drug development process from early discovery through clinical development and commercialization
  • Track record of leading complex, multi-stakeholder negotiations and closing high-value transactions
Nice to have
  • Advanced degree (JD, MBA, PhD, PharmD) strongly preferred
  • Demonstrated interest in AI-enabled drug discovery space
What the job really is

In this role, you will lead business development and licensing activities for Recursion's innovative drug development portfolio. Your responsibilities will include building relationships with pharmaceutical partners, identifying commercialization opportunities, negotiating agreements, and collaborating with various internal teams to align on strategic objectives. You will also represent Recursion's platform and acquisition strategy to industry leaders.

Benefits
  • Estimated annual base salary range of $336,380–$404,140
  • Annual bonus
  • Equity compensation
  • Comprehensive benefits package
Things to weigh
  • Office-based role with flexibility for remote work as needed
  • Travel to conferences and partnering events expected every 4-6 weeks
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