Senior Director, Business Development
Cabaletta Bio
August 20, 2026
Remote friendly (Philadelphia, PA)
United States
Sales
Responsibilities
Business Development Strategy
- Identify and evaluate external opportunities including licensing, acquisitions, strategic collaborations, platform technologies, and co-development partnerships.
- Assess the competitive landscape to find emerging scientific/commercial opportunities aligned with strategic priorities (product, geographic, lifecycle management).
- Develop business development strategies supporting near-term pipeline expansion and long-term platform growth.
- Monitor industry trends, emerging technologies, financing activity, and M&A to inform corporate decisions.
Opportunity Assessment
- Lead scientific, clinical, commercial, operational, IP, and financial diligence for potential transactions.
- Build commercial/financial models to evaluate strategic fit, market opportunity, probability-adjusted value, and ROI.
- Prepare investment recommendations and executive/Board presentations.
Transaction Leadership
- Lead cross-functional transaction teams through partnering phases.
- Coordinate diligence across R&D, Clinical, Regulatory, CMC, Manufacturing, Commercial, Finance, Legal, and IP.
- Support negotiation of confidentiality, term sheets, licensing, collaboration, acquisition, and related contracts.
External Relationship & Alliance Management
- Develop relationships with biotechs, academics, CDMOs, and strategic partners; represent the company at major conferences.
- Serve as primary business lead post-execution; support governance (JSC/JDC) and monitor performance/milestones/obligations.
- Communicate with internal/external stakeholders; support amendments, expansions, and new opportunities.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in life sciences, business, finance, or related field.
- 10+ years progressive experience in biotech/pharma, consulting, corporate strategy, or business development.
- Demonstrated experience leading licensing/partnerships, acquisitions, governance committees, and corporate development.
- Strong understanding of biologics, cell therapy, gene therapy, immunology, and autoimmune drug development.
- Excellent financial modeling/valuation, strategic analysis, and commercial assessment.
- Multidisciplinary diligence across scientific, clinical, regulatory, manufacturing, commercial, legal, and financial domains.
- Executive communication/presentation skills; ability to influence senior leadership.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities; domestic/international travel as needed.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience in cell/gene therapy, CAR-T, autoimmune disease, or rare disease.
- Prior licensing or M&A execution.
- Existing network across biotech, venture investors, academia, and strategic pharma partners.
- Experience supporting Board/Exec strategic planning; familiarity with valuation and portfolio prioritization.
What You'll Bring
- Strategic curiosity; strong business judgment with scientific rigor.
- Exceptional relationship-building and negotiation skills.
- Entrepreneurial mindset; ability to work independently and collaborate across teams.
- Commitment to potentially curative autoimmune therapies.
Application Instructions
- For more information: https://www.cabalettabio.com/join-our-crew
Business Development Strategy
- Identify and evaluate external opportunities including licensing, acquisitions, strategic collaborations, platform technologies, and co-development partnerships.
- Assess the competitive landscape to find emerging scientific/commercial opportunities aligned with strategic priorities (product, geographic, lifecycle management).
- Develop business development strategies supporting near-term pipeline expansion and long-term platform growth.
- Monitor industry trends, emerging technologies, financing activity, and M&A to inform corporate decisions.
Opportunity Assessment
- Lead scientific, clinical, commercial, operational, IP, and financial diligence for potential transactions.
- Build commercial/financial models to evaluate strategic fit, market opportunity, probability-adjusted value, and ROI.
- Prepare investment recommendations and executive/Board presentations.
Transaction Leadership
- Lead cross-functional transaction teams through partnering phases.
- Coordinate diligence across R&D, Clinical, Regulatory, CMC, Manufacturing, Commercial, Finance, Legal, and IP.
- Support negotiation of confidentiality, term sheets, licensing, collaboration, acquisition, and related contracts.
External Relationship & Alliance Management
- Develop relationships with biotechs, academics, CDMOs, and strategic partners; represent the company at major conferences.
- Serve as primary business lead post-execution; support governance (JSC/JDC) and monitor performance/milestones/obligations.
- Communicate with internal/external stakeholders; support amendments, expansions, and new opportunities.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in life sciences, business, finance, or related field.
- 10+ years progressive experience in biotech/pharma, consulting, corporate strategy, or business development.
- Demonstrated experience leading licensing/partnerships, acquisitions, governance committees, and corporate development.
- Strong understanding of biologics, cell therapy, gene therapy, immunology, and autoimmune drug development.
- Excellent financial modeling/valuation, strategic analysis, and commercial assessment.
- Multidisciplinary diligence across scientific, clinical, regulatory, manufacturing, commercial, legal, and financial domains.
- Executive communication/presentation skills; ability to influence senior leadership.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities; domestic/international travel as needed.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience in cell/gene therapy, CAR-T, autoimmune disease, or rare disease.
- Prior licensing or M&A execution.
- Existing network across biotech, venture investors, academia, and strategic pharma partners.
- Experience supporting Board/Exec strategic planning; familiarity with valuation and portfolio prioritization.
What You'll Bring
- Strategic curiosity; strong business judgment with scientific rigor.
- Exceptional relationship-building and negotiation skills.
- Entrepreneurial mindset; ability to work independently and collaborate across teams.
- Commitment to potentially curative autoimmune therapies.
Application Instructions
- For more information: https://www.cabalettabio.com/join-our-crew