About Healx
Healx is an AI-enabled, clinical-stage, rare disease biotech that is redesigning drug discovery. With 10,000 rare diseases affecting 400 million people globally, 90% of which have no approved treatment, Healx is on a mission to pioneer the next generation of drug discovery to help rare disease patients in need. We combine data, artificial intelligence and deep pharmacology expertise to develop treatments more quickly and cheaply than traditional drug discovery.
Healx is an AI-enabled, clinical-stage, rare disease biotech that is redesigning drug discovery. With 10,000 rare diseases affecting 400 million people globally, 90% of which have no approved treatment, Healx is on a mission to pioneer the next generation of drug discovery to help rare disease patients in need. We combine data, artificial intelligence and deep pharmacology expertise to develop treatments more quickly and cheaply than traditional drug discovery.
Role Summary
We are seeking to fill this role immediately and welcome applications from both contractors and candidates open to a future full-time permanent position. The role may be based in either the US or the UK.
In this exciting role you’ll be at the forefront of our Business and Corporate Development activities, driving impactful deals and strategic partnerships. As the Business and Corporate Development Manager you’ll be instrumental in executing our business development strategy.
Reporting to the Global Head of Business Development and Licensing, you will manage projects, timelines, evaluation, generate materials and commercial analysis for a broad range of opportunities.
About HealxHealx is an AI-enabled, clinical-stage, rare disease biotech that is redesigning drug discovery. With 10,000 rare diseases affecting 400 million people globally, 90% of which have no approved treatment, Healx is on a mission to pioneer the next generation of drug discovery to help rare disease patients in need. We combine data, artificial intelligence and deep pharmacology expertise to develop treatments more quickly and cheaply than traditional drug discovery.Healx is an AI-enabled, clinical-stage, rare disease biotech that is redesigning drug discovery. With 10,000 rare diseases affecting 400 million people globally, 90% of which have no approved treatment, Healx is on a mission to pioneer the next generation of drug discovery to help rare disease patients in need. We combine data, artificial intelligence and deep pharmacology expertise to develop treatments more quickly and cheaply than traditional drug discovery.Role SummaryWe are seeking to fill this role immediately and welcome applications from both contractors and candidates open to a future full-time permanent position. The role may be based in either the US or the UK.In this exciting role you’ll be at the forefront of our Business and Corporate Development activities, driving impactful deals and strategic partnerships. As the Business and Corporate Development Manager you’ll be instrumental in executing our business development strategy. Reporting to the Global Head of Business Development and Licensing, you will manage projects, timelines, evaluation, generate materials and commercial analysis for a broad range of opportunities.
Core ResponsibilitiesSupport Corporate development & fundraising effortsPrepare investor presentations and materialsManage the virtual data roomTrack ongoing interactions and ensure timely follow-up
Manage Business Development ProjectsCreate project plans; scope, work, resources, scheduling, etc.Maintain project objectives through project lifecycleReport on project progress, offer viable solutions and opportunities as they ariseManage resources to make sure schedule is on trackIdentify potential causes for delays and work to mitigate themWork cross-functionally with relevant internal stakeholders from the Commercial, Finance, Legal, and (Pre)Clinical teams to ensure the right inputs are obtained in a timely manner for the assessment of BD opportunities along the process (from first triage to final deal closing)Work with the marketing and communications team to help execute the BD communication plan
Conduct screens to identify new opportunities aligned to Healx scientific, therapeutic, and commercial portfolio strategyIdentify asset in-licensing opportunities across a range of sourcesIdentify opportunities for discovery stage partnerships leveraging Healx’s platformIdentification, communication and management of risks and opportunities with new and existing partnerships and strategic alliances
Facilitate all project team meetings; attend related project team meetings as necessary to ensure alignmentKeep meeting minutes and distribute them in a timely mannerFollow up with team members on action items
Conduct and support commercial analysisGather and review epidemiological dataIdentify relevant pricing analogsEvaluate the competitive landscape and arrive at market share assumptionsSupport all assumptions with data from analogs or other researchWe'd love to hear from you if your experience and interests overlap with this profileProject management experience in the biotech/pharma industry.Experience working in life sciences management consulting, biotech or pharmaExcellent interpersonal, communication, and presentation skills.Willingness to do what needs to be done in a dynamic environment.Experience conducting qualitative commercial analysis of pharmaceutical products to create a business case. Bachelor’s degree in Life Sciences-related discipline or advanced degree.It’s a bonus if you havePrevious experience in executing business development and licensing activities Experience in a smaller, more entrepreneurial environmentAn MBA or similar degreeExperience in rare diseases, and/or the (pre)clinical development process
We don't expect you to have experience in everything listed here. Please do get in touch even if you don't have experience in every area listed but you're excited about what Healx does and feel you could contribute to the team.
This is an urgent role with an option for both, contract-type or permanent employment.
Working at Healx
Healx works from a modern accessible office in the centre of Cambridge within easy reach of the train station and at Chesterford Research Park. We offer a flexible, diverse and inclusive working environment that considers your individual needs and believes in maintaining a sustainable work-life balance.
Currently, we operate a hybrid working model. As such applications are welcome from candidates based anywhere in the United Kingdom, or the US who will be welcome to continue to work partially remotely with the expectation that they will visit the office and labs driven by the needs of the work. You will be welcomed by a team of colleagues with decades of accumulated experience in their areas of expertise, happy to help you develop your own skills in a highly collaborative environment and who are keen to provide guidance and support in your personal and career development plans.
Healx will provide you with support and guidance to help you do your best work and make an impact. We offer flexible working and believe in maintaining a sustainable work-life balance.
How to apply
Follow the link to apply on LinkedIn or directly on our website.