VP of Business Development and Licensing

Antiverse is applying AI to antibody drug discovery, aiming to revolutionize target approaches and expedite program advancements. They are seeking a VP of Business Development & Licensing to take ownership of partnerships and deal strategy, with a clear pathway to Chief Business Officer.

Responsibilities:

• Owning and prioritising a targeted set of high-value pharma accounts, not just reacting to inbound
• Leading complex deals end to end, from initial engagement through to signed agreements
• Structuring smart, commercially strong licensing and collaboration deals, not just following templates
• Shifting the company towards a more focused, account-led BD approach
• Building deep, credible relationships with senior stakeholders across pharma, SVP, CSO and BD leadership level
• Translating a highly technical platform into a clear, compelling commercial story that lands with partners
• Working directly with the CEO and leadership team on how the company positions itself externally
• Putting proper structure in place across BD, CRM discipline, account planning, and deal tracking
• Over time, hiring and building out a high-performing BD function