Senior Director Business Development at The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center

Job Title: Senior Director Business Development

Job Number: 35613

Location: Boston, MA

Job Description:

As the Senior Director of Business Development, you will play a pivotal role in shaping the company's growth strategy and executing new business initiatives that drive revenue and expand our market presence. You will be responsible for identifying and cultivating partnerships, developing new business opportunities. This is a high-impact role, ideal for an innovative, strategic thinker with a passion for achieving ambitious growth targets and building lasting relationships across industries. The candidate will report to the CEO.

Responsibilities:

1. Strategic Planning & Execution:
   • Develop and implement a comprehensive business development strategy aligned with the company’s overall objectives.
   • Identify market trends, competitive landscapes, and new business opportunities to drive revenue growth.
   • Collaborate with executive leadership to set financial and operational targets and ensure business development strategies support long-term growth.
2. Partnership Management:
   • Build, manage, and expand a robust pipeline of new business opportunities through proactive outreach, lead generation, and strategic partnerships.
   • Establish, negotiate, and nurture high-value partnerships that enhance brand reputation, market positioning, and revenue potential.
   • Develop relationships with key decision-makers at target companies to create new business alliances and partnerships.
3. Market Research & Competitive Analysis:
   • Conduct market research to stay updated on industry trends, competitor strategies, and emerging business opportunities.
   • Provide data-driven insights and strategic recommendations to executive leadership based on analysis of business development activities.
   • Perform a comprehensive search for prioritization of prospective partners.
   • Develop an approach strategy for each prospective partner, based on relationships and knowledge of the company.

Required Skills:

1. MS in life science.
2. Bachelor’s degree in Business, Marketing, or a related field; MBA or equivalent advanced degree is preferred.
3. 10+ years of experience in business development, sales, or a related field, with at least 5 years in a leadership role.
4. Proven track record of building and maintaining successful partnerships and generating significant revenue growth.
5. Strong negotiation, presentation, and communication skills with the ability to influence at all organizational levels.
6. Strong analytical skills and ability to leverage data to drive decision-making and performance.