About Generate:Biomedicines

Generate:Biomedicines is a new kind of therapeutics company – existing at the intersection of machine learning, biological engineering, and medicine – pioneering Generative Biology™ to create breakthrough medicines where novel therapeutics are computationally generated, instead of being discovered. The Company has built a machine learning-powered biomedicines platform with the potential to generate new drugs across a wide range of biologic modalities. This platform represents a potentially fundamental shift in what is possible in the field of biotherapeutic development.

We pursue this audacious vision because we believe in the unique and revolutionary power of generative biology to radically transform the lives of billions, with an outsized opportunity for patients in need. We are seeking collaborative, relentless problem solvers that share our passion for impact to join us!

Generate:Biomedicines was founded in 2018 by Flagship Pioneering and has received over $700 million in funding, providing the resources to rapidly scale the organization. The Company has offices in Somerville and Andover, Massachusetts with over 300 employees.

The Role: 

The Strategy & Business Development Director is a key role at Generate and will define and execute on high-priority, high-impact strategy, new product planning, business development and alliance management opportunities across the company.  

A successful candidate thrives in ambiguity and is capable of setting and driving their own agenda towards actionable outcomes. This person possesses a strong combination of analytical thinking and interpersonal skills, is able to broadly and thoughtfully engage internal and external stakeholders across disciples to drive outcomes. They demonstrate excellent strategic and structured thinking, effective and prioritized analytics to support decisions, top-tier communication skills, curiosity for our science and our scientists and an ability to quickly build trust broadly.  

This role offers an unparalleled opportunity for professional impact and growth within the biotech industry. The position will be based out of our headquarters in Somerville, MA with an onsite presence expected. 

Here's how you will contribute:

• Execute high-priority, high-impact strategy projects independently and cross-functionally with other parts of the Generate:Biomedicines organization (e.g., R&D, Platform, Finance) 
• Develop robust program strategies as a New Product Planning representative, including defining target product profiles and value proposition of our programs with the Program Lead and leading the strategic planning of our assets (financial valuations, BD opportunities, Competitive intelligence)   
• Develop compelling communications and materials to convey our scientific and program value propositions for business development and partnership conversations (including potential investor discussions), including being the ‘scientific translator’ for the business functions within Generate.
• Build trust-based relationships across the scientific teams, which helps to frame scientific strategy as a partner within the organization.  
• Support the corporate and business development operations (including where needed helping with targets and engagement tracking, engagement preparation).
• Establish and evaluate value implications of potential corporate development and strategic decisions including financial analysis such as NPV and IRR.  

The Ideal Candidate will have:

• Bachelor’s degree with 12+ years, Master’s degree with 10+ years, or Ph.D with 8+ years of professional experience, with at least 5+ of those years in BD within a biotech or pharma, or preferably both. Life science consulting background is also a plus.
• Proven track record of executing complex strategy projects. 
• Experience in some major aspects of the business development function (i.e., deal sourcing, engaging externally, negotiations, alliance management).  
• Curious, sharp business acumen with strong structured analytic and communication skills.  
• Results-driven, action-oriented high-performer with highly collaborative style; able to influence and build consensus across all levels of the organization.  
• Strong financial toolkit (e.g., experience in NPV/DCF modeling)
• Highly self-motivated with demonstrated agility to multitask, manage time, handle uncertainty, and work under pressure with limited oversight. 
• Excellent computer skills, especially PowerPoint and Excel required.

Generate:Biomedicines is committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or Veteran status.

COVID Safety:

Generate:Biomedicines enforces a mandatory vaccination policy for COVID-19. All employees must be fully vaccinated and have received a booster.  The purpose of this policy is to safeguard the health of our employees, their families, and the community at large from infectious disease that may be reduced by vaccinations.  The Company will make exceptions to this policy if required by applicable law and will consider requests for an exemption from this policy due to a medical reason, or because of a sincerely held religious belief, or any other exemptions that may be recognized by applicable.

Recruitment & Staffing Agencies: Generate:Biomedicines does not accept unsolicited resumes from any source other than candidates. The submission of unsolicited resumes by recruitment or staffing agencies to Generate:Biomedicines or its employees is strictly prohibited unless contacted directly by the Company’s internal Talent Acquisition team. Any resume submitted by an agency in the absence of a signed agreement will automatically become the property of Generate:Biomedicines and the Company will not owe any referral or other fees with respect thereto.