Head of Business Development

Precigen is a dedicated discovery and clinical stage biopharmaceutical company advancing the next generation of gene and cell therapies using precision technology to target the most urgent and intractable diseases in our core therapeutic areas of immuno-oncology, autoimmune disorders, and infectious diseases.

Precigen has developed novel manufacturing processes to deliver UltraCAR-T® and AdenoVerse™ immunotherapies to patients. We have multiple products being evaluated in the clinic using our innovative manufacturing approach to cell and gene therapies.

Precigen is advancing an exciting pipeline of novel cell and gene therapy products and to further our efforts we are seeking a Head of Business Development (level determined by candidate experience) who will work with the leadership of Precigen, Inc. to identify and develop new partnership opportunities within the human therapeutics markets including but not limited to: immuno-oncology, autoimmunity, infectious diseases and emerging therapies. The ideal candidate will draw upon their understanding of complex market dynamics to drive new opportunities for establishing potential partnerships. As a credible candidate, you must have technical marketing experience, excellent presentation skills and be assertive, energetic, flexible and motivated.

This is an onsite role based in our Germantown facility.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Identify new partnering opportunities that leverage Precigen’s capabilities related to human therapeutics.
• Engage and enable partners to pursue "win-win" business plans and models that support and promote Precigen’s strategy.
• Develop and execute business development plans based on product development results and targeted account opportunities.
• Present Company technology, capabilities and product development results and opportunities to potential and existing partners.
• Actively network in the industry to establish relationships and identify potential opportunities.
• Define strategies for identifying target markets and competition to grow the Company’s global presence.
• Represent the Company in emerging and established markets by networking with potential business partners to create collaboration opportunities.
• Provide expert opinions and recommendations in the market, presenting opportunities and options.
• Structure appropriate partnerships to achieve mutually beneficial business results and drive execution of related partnership agreements.
• Engage with key opinion leaders at conferences, trade events, and other industry-specific engagements to help foster formal and informal communication pathways.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• 1-3 Business Analysts (Various levels)

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• Bachelor’s in Immunology, Molecular Biology, Cell Biology, Chemistry, Biochemistry or a related life science field desired.
• Minimum of ten (10) years related experience with at least five (5) or more in life science biotechnology with a proven ability to access key executives and close deals.
• Successful track record negotiating complex business agreements and transactions.
• Knowledgeable of relevant market, competitive, and technology trends influencing the environment industry.
• Extensive contacts in the therapeutics community are desired.
• Ability to apply a well-informed point of view to identify new business opportunities, address partnership dynamics, and shape innovative yet pragmatic business plans that drive tangible market impact.
• Experience working with corporate partners, as well as negotiating and completing agreements is required.

DESIRED KEY COMPETENCIES:

• Strong written and oral communication skills.
• Demonstration of high integrity.
• Ability to keep communications confidential.
• Ability to write clear, structured, articulate and persuasive proposals.
• Ability to maintain a high degree of accuracy and attention to detail.
• Ability to efficiently manage tasks and adjust rapidly to changing environmental priorities.
• Demonstrate the highest ethical standards and trustworthiness.
• Ability to work collaboratively and independently on various types of tasks.
• Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in various situations.

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Precigen (Nasdaq: PGEN) is a dedicated discovery and clinical stage biopharmaceutical company advancing the next generation of gene and cell therapies using precision technology to target the most urgent and intractable diseases in immuno-oncology, autoimmune disorders, and infectious diseases. We invite you to discover more at www.precigen.com.

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