• Serve as a senior leader within the Business Development organization, with primary responsibility for driving in-bound and out-bound business development transactions, including strategic partnerships, licensing (in-licensing and out-licensing), and research collaborations. • Proactively identify, evaluate, and prioritize external partnering opportunities that align with the Company’s scientific platform, pipeline priorities, and long-term growth strategy. • Build, develop, and maintain senior-level relationships with biopharmaceutical companies, biotechnology partners, academic and research institutions, and other strategic stakeholders to advance the Company’s partnering objectives. • Lead cross-functional deal teams through the end-to-end transaction lifecycle, including: Development of strategic rationale and investment thesis Opportunity screening and prioritization Financial valuation, scenario analysis, and deal modeling Scientific, commercial, operational, and legal due diligence • Deal structuring, negotiation, and execution in close collaboration with Legal, Finance, and the Chief Business Officer • Prepare and present deal recommendations and transaction materials to the executive leadership team and Board of Directors, including strategic fit, value creation, risks, and alternatives. • Support development and management of the BD pipeline, including tracking opportunities, competitive intelligence, and deal trends. • Represent the Company at partnering meetings, industry conferences, and key external events, serving as a senior ambassador for the Company’s strategy, science, and partnering priorities. • Lead alliance management activities with existing strategic partners including oversight of governance, issue escalation and relationship management.