Director, Scientific Business Development

INSIGHTEC - Boston, MA

Hiring: Director, Scientific Business Development Company: INSIGHTEC Location: Boston, MA Job Posted Time: 2026-09-03 10:27:05 Employment Type: Remote Target Skills & Keywords : R About the job Experience: •7–10 years in biotech/pharma/medtech, with 3–5 years in translational R&D (neuro-oncology, CNS delivery, or molecular biotech) •2–3 years in BD, licensing, or partnerships involving CNS assets or platform technologies •Proven success in closing licensing or co-development deals Required Skills: •Map and analyze potential of FUS modalities together with adjacent biotech innovations. •Evaluate convergent CNS technologies: biologics, gene and cell therapies, biomarkers, diagnostics. •Lead scientific due diligence in the context of licensing and/or partnerships •Translate discoveries into preclinical and support early clinical development roadmaps. (Pre-Clinical/Phase 1-2) •Engage KOLs, academic partners, and advisory boards to shape technology strategy as needed •Advise internal R&D, Clinical, and Regulatory teams on convergence and combination approaches. •Lead point of contact on strategic partnerships, co-development deals, licensing opportunities. •Lead IP and freedom-to-operate assessment; support negotiation of term sheets and agreements. Qualifications: •PhD in Neuroscience, Biomedical Engineering, Molecular Biology, or related field (required) •MBA or equivalent business training/experience (preferred); MD or MD/PhD also considered •In-depth knowledge of CNS drug delivery and BBB challenges •Knowledge of biologics, gene/cell therapy, and molecular diagnostics •Operational familiarity with FDA/EMA regulatory pathways for combination products •IP and deal-structuring acumen (milestones, royalties, equity) •Strategic and analytical thinking | Scientific-commercial fluency | Cross-functional leadership | Negotiation and communication excellence | Entrepreneurial mindset Compensation: •Competitive with bonus and equity potential Interested candidates, please apply directly through the job posting on company's career page or try via AI auto apply on this platform. Don't miss this opportunity to join a forward-thinking team!