Senior Director, Business Development

Role: Senior Director, Business Development at Sana Biotechnology, leading strategic transactions to support long-term growth in cell and gene therapies. Responsibilities: originate, evaluate, structure, negotiate, and manage licensing deals, collaborations, co-development agreements, and strategic partnerships; coordinate cross-functional diligence with R&D, legal, regulatory, finance, and commercial teams; develop business cases, valuation models, and financial frameworks; prepare executive presentations and support alliance governance. Requirements: 7+ years in biotech/life sciences BD, with strong experience in licensing, technology transfer, or strategic deals; deep understanding of therapeutic development, including clinical, regulatory, and commercial aspects; proven success in negotiating complex transactions; excellent stakeholder engagement skills. Preferred: advanced degree (MD, PhD, MBA, JD), prior experience in public biotech companies. HighValue: focus on cell and gene therapies, strategic licensing, partnerships, and collaborations, working closely with internal and external stakeholders, including biotech, pharma, and academic institutions, based in Cambridge, MA. Work setup not specified; likely hybrid based on location.