Senior Director of Life Sciences Partnerships

21 hours ago


Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, United Kingdom Lifelancer Full time
Company Overview

Lifelancer is a leading talent-hiring platform in the Life Sciences, Pharma, and IT sectors. We connect top talent with opportunities in these fields, driving innovation and progress.

Job Description

We are seeking a highly experienced Senior Director of Life Sciences Partnerships to join our team. In this role, you will be responsible for developing and executing strategic partnerships across the Life Sciences & Diagnostics industry.

This position reports to the Vice President of Strategy and Partnerships and is part of the Strategic Partnerships team located in Cambridge, UK, and can be based remotely within the UK.

You will have the opportunity to lead business development efforts, generate leads with new and existing global partners, and collaborate cross-functionally with R&D, Product, Ops, Legal/Regulatory, and Finance teams.

Key Responsibilities
  • Provide strong leadership for the Partnership Development team at Lifelancer, focusing on accelerating revenue growth and strengthening our position as a preferred strategic partner for affinity reagents.
  • Continuously generate leads with new and existing global partners, identifying opportunities for further growth and aligning Abcam and Partner value chains.
  • Collaborate cross-functionally with R&D, Product, Ops, Legal/Regulatory, and Finance teams to ensure viability, evaluate, and appropriately structure complex agreements.
  • Lead the proposal, negotiation, and execution of term sheets and contractual documentation, ensuring alignment with business objectives.
  • Ensure compliance with internal processes and all legal requirements.
Required Skills and Qualifications
  • Bachelor's degree in Life Sciences, Business Administration, or a related field.
  • Long-standing experience in executing business development opportunities with the Life Sciences industry, with a proven track record of commercial contract terms development and negotiation, including reagent out-licensing, co-marketing, and partnership structures.
  • Proven experience leading business development teams within the Life Sciences industry, with the ability to motivate a team of individual contributors.
  • Solid understanding of commercial research, diagnostics, and companion diagnostics markets, including regulatory requirements, industry trends, and competitive dynamics.
  • Excellent communication, negotiation, and relationship-building skills, with the ability to influence and collaborate effectively with internal and external stakeholders at all levels.
Estimated Salary: £80,000 - £120,000 per annumBenefits
  • The opportunity to work with a dynamic and innovative company in the Life Sciences sector.
  • A competitive salary and benefits package.
  • The chance to develop your career in a fast-paced and exciting industry.


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