Vice President of Business Development

About the role

OncoSwitch is a US biotechnology company working at the intersection of AI and oncology. It is looking for a Vice President of Business Development to build strategic relationships and turn scientific capabilities into partnership opportunities. The role works closely with leadership and scientific teams to define business development priorities, build a qualified partnership pipeline and lead opportunities from initial outreach through negotiation and execution. It is a hands-on leadership position for someone who understands early-stage biotechnology and can communicate with scientific, commercial and investment audiences.

Key responsibilities

• Develop and execute a business development strategy aligned with the company's scientific roadmap.
• Identify and engage potential biotechnology, pharmaceutical, research and clinical partners.
• Build and manage a partnership pipeline with clear priorities, next steps and measurable milestones.
• Lead partner outreach, presentations, relationship development and commercial negotiations.
• Evaluate collaboration and licensing opportunities with the scientific and leadership teams.
• Translate complex scientific concepts into clear, credible partnership proposals.
• Support investor relationships and fundraising activities with the CEO.
• Represent OncoSwitch at industry events and partnering meetings.

Required profile

• Proven track record in business development, strategic partnerships or licensing within biotechnology, pharmaceuticals or life sciences.
• Experience personally advancing opportunities from first contact to signed agreements.
• Established network relevant to biotechnology partnerships and company growth.
• Ability to understand scientific evidence and communicate it accurately to different audiences.
• Strong negotiation, presentation and relationship management skills.
• Excellent professional English; hands-on approach and ability to work independently in an early-stage environment.

Preferred experience includes oncology, AI-enabled drug discovery or related therapeutic technologies, early-stage biotechnology companies, research collaborations, licensing agreements and pharmaceutical partnering, and close work with founders and scientific teams. Applicants should submit their CV and a brief summary of two or three partnerships or transactions they personally led, including role, counterpart and outcome, subject to confidentiality obligations.