Vice President, Business Development

Role Summary
The Vice President of Business Development will report to the Chief Business and Legal Officer and will lead the articulation and execution of the Company’s Business Development strategy.  This individual will lead a team that partners across the organization on critical initiatives in support of Lexeo’s Business Development strategy, and will be responsible for driving transaction sourcing, due diligence processes, and aiding in the negotiation and execution of strategic transactions.  The successful candidate will have a track record of impactful Business Development transactions and a network of professional industry relationships that will facilitate dialogue and partnerships that further the Company’s goals.  In addition, this colleague will partner with the Program Management team in support of the Company’s Alliance Management activities. 
Location
Our work culture is a hybrid model with days in the New York City office and days working from home.   We welcome applications from candidates located across the Northeast and Mid-Atlantic. A remote working model may be considered for exceptional candidates.
Primary Responsibilities

• Develop and oversee the execution of  Lexeo’s partnering strategy working closely with other team members to identify and deliver on potential Business Development opportunities 
• Run the full life cycle of a transaction: 
  • Develop and execute on an outreach strategy to prospective partners 
  • Manage a cross-functional team throughout transaction cycle 
  • Coordinate high quality opportunity assessments and due diligence reviews 
  • Lead structuring, negotiation and execution 
  • Work closely with legal counsel on drafting and negotiation of term sheets and agreements 
  • Deliver compelling, audience-specific scientific & business presentations 
  • Enable and lead robust decision-making 
• Establish highly effective relationships with internal stakeholders and senior management 
• Work in conjunction with the Vice President of Program Management to lead alliance management of licensed programs, staying abreast of upcoming deliverables and ensuring that contractual obligations are met 
• Manage, grow and develop the Business Development team. 
• Be an ambassador for Lexeo at external meetings and conferences to access new opportunities and develop external networks. 

Required Skills & Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years’ experience in the biopharma industry with a demonstrated track record of Business Development and corporate strategy leadership.  
• Undergraduate education in the sciences and/or finance; advanced degree (PhD, MD) is strongly preferred; MBA is a plus. 
• Ability to understand complex scientific ideas and effectively communicate their value proposition to key internal and external stakeholders; experience within the field of genetic therapies is strongly preferred 
• Extensive experience developing or partnering various types of assets, biotechnology platforms or therapeutic modalities, with companies of varying stage and size  
• Deep understanding of value frameworks and knowledge of financial valuation techniques and ability to perform in-depth analyses of technologies, products, therapeutic areas and companies
• Excellent presentation and communications skills with the ability to compellingly articulate, influence, and work successfully with varied audiences.  
• Ability to prioritize, lead and drive workstreams in a collaborative manner to drive to decision-making on aggressive timelines. 

Anticipated Salary Range
Depending on qualifications and overall experience, base salary is likely to be $300,000-$345,000 per year.
Lexeo Therapeutics is an EEO employer committed to an exciting, diverse, and enriching work environment.
 

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