Associate Director Biopharma Business Dev

Predicine is a Silicon Valley-based global precision medicine company that is committed to developing the first- and best-in-class liquid biopsy cancer diagnostics and precision medicine portfolio to address the unmet medical needs in global drug development.

Predicine has developed an international business utilizing its innovative liquid biopsy technology and molecular insights to empower biopharma partners in clinical drug development and expand opportunities around new oncology medicines. Fully recognized by global industry leaders, we are partnering with majority of top 10 MNC BioPharmas to support biomarker-driven clinical trials in US, EU, APAC including China.

At Predicine, we believe people are our most important asset and we are dedicated to creating a great place to work. We value a culture of Integrity, Innovation, Quality, Respect, Courage, Collaboration, Caring, and Communication. We invite people who share the same values to join us.

We seek a highly motivated and talented individual responsible to grow and diversify this dynamic part of our BioPharma business, developing relationships and negotiating partnerships with pharma and biotech customers, enabling them to benefit from Predicine's portfolio of biopharma solutions. You will gather clients' biomarker-driven trial needs, help educate and build relationships/partnerships in support of clients' clinical trial programs through Predicine's biomarker solution portfolio, including but not limited to, next-generation liquid biopsy technology, full suite of NGS-based genomic assays and analysis capabilities, and clinically relevant molecular insights.

Collaboration is a key success factor. You will work cross-functionally with internal stakeholders. As a key member of Predicine's global Business Development team, you will provide the voice of customer, help shape the product strategy to meet biopharma customer need and contribute to other strategic projects within the BD group and across the entire global organization.

You must be able to operate in a fast-paced organization and have extremely high standards and accountability on quality of deliverables. This is an exciting opportunity to join a fast-growing startup to accelerate your growth, contribute, and make an immediate impact on cancer care worldwide.

As a Director/Associate Director, you are expected to:

• Identify, read and develop value-creation business opportunities with biopharma clients and support biomarker-oriented precision medicine in clinical trials and drug development.
• Drive progress for defined partner strategies, proactively raise issues, propose and execute solutions.
• Contribute to Predicine's global biopharma roadmap and support strategic transactions beyond your direct biopharma business line.
• Participate in, or lead, disease-focused portfolio development, and support scientific and technical innovation collaboratively with other functions of the company
• Prepare high quality scientific, technical or medical materials
• Represent the company externally through presentations at key National / International meetings, interactions with key partners
• Participate and thrive in a fast-paced, interactive, team-oriented culture

Skills/Experience/Qualifications

• Degree in life sciences preferred, BA, MS, PhD, or MD degree in a relevant scientific field (e.g. pathology, molecular biology, cancer genetics, cancer biology, molecular oncology, etc).
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in sales, marketing, business development, and basic, clinical or translational research either in an academic and/or industry setting; experience in biotech/pharmaceuticals or clinical diagnostics is preferred
• Experience in clinical practice or drug development is beneficial, including basic or advanced understanding of critical development functions, e.g. oncology biomarker development, clinical trials, targeted therapy, immuno-oncology, etc.
• Enthusiastic, confident, and dedicated to work in a cross-functional team setting involving R&D, product development, finance, legal, marketing, and other groups
• Outstanding presentation and communication skills is a must
• Ability to lead, influence and motivate others
• Able to distill complex issues and clearly articulate solutions
• Ability to demonstrate effectiveness and growth in a fast-paced and dynamic environment
• Travel required

Predicine is proud to be an equal opportunity employer committed to hiring a diverse and inclusive workforce. We provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and employment applicants without regard to unlawful considerations of sex, sexual orientation, gender (including gender identity and/or expression), pregnancy, race, color, creed, national or ethnic origin, citizenship status, religion or similar philosophical beliefs, disability, marital and civil union status, age, genetic information, veteran status or any personal attribute or characteristic that is protected by applicable local, state or federal laws.