Director, Business Development

Company Overview

Larimar Therapeutics Inc. is a publicly traded clinical-stage biotech firm specializing in treatments for complex rare diseases through innovative cell-penetrating peptide technology. Their lead candidate, Nomlabofusp, is a recombinant fusion protein designed for subcutaneous delivery of human frataxin to mitochondria, targeting Friedreich’s ataxia—a rare, fatal disease characterized by insufficient FXN production due to genetic defects.

The company is supported by a seasoned management group with decades of pharmaceutical industry expertise and over 50 employees skilled in discovery, development, regulatory affairs, and GMP manufacturing processes. Larimar aims to lead rare disease treatment by applying their technology and team's expertise to current and future pipeline projects, fostering an entrepreneurial, scientific, and committed workplace culture.

Role Summary

We are seeking a talented Director of Business Development to join during a critical phase of expansion. Reporting to the CFO, the role involves identifying and executing strategic business development and partnership opportunities, with responsibilities including market and competitive analysis, financial modeling, and collaboration with cross-functional teams.

Key Responsibilities

• Partner with executive leadership to design and implement strategic partnership plans aligned with company goals.
• Handle daily communications with external parties, ensuring prompt follow-ups and managing data rooms.
• Assess and pursue strategic partnership and licensing deals.
• Develop financial models and business cases to analyze strategic and investment prospects.
• Coordinate with external advisors such as investment banks, consultants, and legal teams during transactions.
• Perform market research and competitive benchmarking to identify opportunities, trends, and risks.
• Promote cross-functional collaboration and engage senior leadership in strategic priorities.
• Offer strategic recommendations to senior management based on industry insights and best practices.

Candidate Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in business, economics, life sciences, or a related discipline.
• Over 10 years’ progressive experience in corporate strategy, business development, M&A, strategy consulting, investment banking, or related fields within a global life sciences organization.
• Proficient financial modeling and Excel abilities paired with strong PowerPoint presentation skills.
• Experience managing complex projects with cross-functional teams.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, communication, and presentation capabilities.
• Demonstrated leadership and team-building skills.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-moving, dynamic environment.