Vice President, Business Development - AI Driven Biology Innovation

Head of Business Development - AI-Driven Biology Innovation | Remote (US Focus)

Company Overview
A pioneering AI-driven startup is leading the charge in building the first universal foundation model for biology. With a mission to transform how the world understands and innovates in life sciences, this organization is applying cutting-edge machine learning to redefine biological research and unlock new possibilities in drug discovery, diagnostics, and healthcare innovation.

Backed by a world-class founding team and a strong scientific foundation, the company is entering an exciting phase of growth. This is a unique opportunity to join at a critical inflection point and help shape how transformational technology reaches industry partners and ultimately improves lives.

Your role as Head of Business Development

The Head of Business Development will take a strategic, hands-on leadership role in shaping the company's commercial trajectory. Reporting directly to the executive team, this individual will define the go-to-market approach, cultivate high-impact partnerships, and drive long-term growth across the US and global markets.

Key responsibilities include:

• Spearheading the go-to-market strategy, aligning commercial opportunities with scientific capabilities and product readiness

• Identifying and securing strategic partnerships across pharmaceutical, biotech, diagnostics, and academic sectors

• Leading contract negotiations and overseeing the structuring of commercial agreements

• Representing the company at major industry events, delivering compelling presentations and thought leadership

• Monitoring sales pipeline and performance metrics, using data to inform strategy and decision-making

• Building, mentoring, and scaling a high-performing business development team

• Collaborating closely with R&D, marketing, and product teams to ensure commercial and scientific goals are fully aligned

Experience and qualifications for the Head of Business Development role

Ideal candidates will bring a rare mix of industry credibility, commercial savvy, and a passion for scientific innovation. To be considered, candidates should have:

• An advanced degree in business or science (or equivalent practical experience)

• Deep experience in business development or strategic partnerships within the pharma, biotech, or medtech sectors

• A strong understanding of the biomedical data ecosystem and R&D workflows in large pharma

• Familiarity with AI, representation learning, or foundation models and their applications in life sciences

• A proven track record of driving commercial growth and delivering impactful partnerships

• Exceptional stakeholder management, communication, and negotiation skills

• Leadership experience with the ability to build and inspire cross-functional teams

• A collaborative mindset and ability to thrive in a dynamic, high-growth environment

Bonus experience (not required but advantageous):

• Experience within a fast-scaling, venture-backed company

• Exposure to international and multicultural business environments

Perks and benefits

• Competitive compensation package with performance-based incentives

• Flexible, remote-first working environment (US-focused)

• Opportunity to join a mission-driven, science-first company at the forefront of biological AI

• Direct access to world-class leadership and advisory networks

• Autonomy and influence in shaping commercial and partnership strategy from the ground up

Apply now for immediate consideration
To learn more or express interest in this role, please submit your CV. Alternatively, reach out directly to discuss other strategic business development opportunities in the AI-driven life sciences space.