Ordaos is looking for an experienced and ambitious VP of Business Development in the New York City metro area to help us expand our corporate partnerships and negotiate agreements with pharmaceutical companies. You will be the front of the company and will have the dedication to create and apply an effective business development strategy. The goal is to drive sustainable financial growth through boosting the number of deals signed and forging strong relationships with clients and partners.

As the VP of Business Development, you will join a dynamic team of Leaders, Software Engineers, AI Scientists and Biologists and provide support and leadership across our business as it relates to business development. You will report to the CEO, and your role will be to contact, evaluate and negotiate partnerships with other Biotechs and pharmaceutical companies, as well as to strengthen and grow current partnerships. An ideal candidate for this role comes in with a strong rolodex and a proven track-record within a past successful business development role. This will be a hybrid role in the NYC area.

Responsibilities

Leverage existing network to open doors and drive business growth
Maintain a deep understanding of industry trends, competitive landscape, and regulatory changes to inform strategic decisions
Create presentations and pitches to facilitate partnering discussions
Source partnership opportunities with potential research partners, pharmaceutical companies, and biotechs
Develop a growth strategy focused both on financial gain and customer satisfaction
Facilitate scientific discussions, lead negotiations and close diverse types of agreements
Arrange business meetings with prospective clients virtually and at conferences.
Be a resource and mentor for scientists and other Ordaos team members so they can be effective communicators and presenters with current and potential partners
Collaborate with internal teams (e.g., marketing, product development, regulatory affairs) to ensure alignment of business development strategies with company goals

Requirements

Minimum of 10 years experience in a business development role for pharma/biopharma/biotechnology
MS or PhD in a scientific discipline, preferably biology, biotech, or AI-focused OR MBA with extensive experience working in a BD role within the Pharmaceutical industry
Proven history of success in past business development roles within the pharmaceutical sector.
Exceptional negotiation skills with a proven track record of closing deals and forming strategic partnerships
Demonstrated ability to develop and implement robust business development strategies that align with corporate goals
Comfort and zeal for collaborating with a multidisciplinary team in a startup setting. This role will not exist in a vacuum at the organization, and we celebrate unexpected beneficial collaboration across all departments at Ordaos

Benefits

Competitive healthcare coverage through Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield, dental and vision through Guardian Healthcare
Company-funded HSA (Maximum annual sponsorship)
401k (traditional and Roth offered) with 100% match up to first 4% of pay
20 days paid vacation and 7 sick days per year, in addition to 12 company paid holidays
Free annual corporate membership to Citibike
4 weeks of paid "Compassionate Leave" for unforeseen or events that cause trauma or burden

Salary range: $250-300k + Incentive Stock Options

About Ordaos

Ordaōs is a human-enabled, machine-driven drug design company. Our flagship solution, mini-PRO™, is a bespoke class of mini-proteins that help pharma and biotechs around the world deliver safer and more effective life-saving treatments in a fraction of the time of traditional discovery methods. miniPRO proteins are created and evaluated in silico, and then rigorously tested in vitro in our wet labs, which enables us to reliably and repeatedly deliver de novo solutions that meet our client's stringent requirements at scale, including novelty and probability of clinical success. At Ordaōs, we help birth novel therapies that reduce patient suffering, improve health, and extend life.

Ordaos is a smoke-free and drug-free work environment.

Ordaos is committed to equal employment opportunity and non-discrimination for all employees and qualified applicants without regard to a person's race, color, gender, age, religion, national origin, ancestry, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation or any characteristic protected under applicable law. Ordaos will make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with known disabilities, in accordance with applicable law.

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