Manager or Senior Manager, Business Development and Alliance Management

About Phanes Therapeutics, Inc.

Phanes Therapeutics is a clinical-phase biotech firm dedicated to pioneering drug discovery and development in immuno-oncology. The company is advancing three Phase 2 clinical studies for spevatamig, peluntamig, and mavrostobart, with spevatamig and peluntamig recognized as pioneering bispecific antibodies granted orphan drug and Fast Track designations by the FDA.

We seek passionate professionals to join our efforts in creating novel medicines and enhancing healthcare. Our core principles include innovation, impeccable execution, teamwork, and integrity, all geared towards establishing Phanes as a leader in biotech and pharmaceutical innovation.

Recognizing the complexities of scientific breakthroughs, we strive to cultivate a stimulating and enjoyable workplace that encourages creativity and high-impact results, underpinning our success by unlocking our team's full potential.

Position Overview

This full-time, on-site role based in San Diego, CA, involves collaboration with senior business development and research colleagues to engage pharmaceutical partners, oversee current alliances, and address evolving company requirements. The ideal candidate will possess robust experience in leading business development efforts, preferably combining scientific acumen with business insight and prior exposure in life sciences within academia, biotech/pharma, or consultancy. Strong interpersonal and communication abilities and a team-oriented mindset are critical.

Key Duties

• Implement business development strategies under senior guidance.
• Analyze the oncology biotech partnership environment and track industry trends to inform leadership.
• Perform competitive landscape assessments to guide strategic priorities.
• Discover out-licensing and partnership opportunities and maintain a centralized opportunity database.
• Facilitate engagement with potential partners, including meeting coordination and follow-ups.
• Manage due diligence tasks, organizing data rooms, document handling, and information flow across departments.
• Collaborate with the Legal team on contract preparation, review, and execution.
• Interpret and manage existing agreements alongside Legal and Business Development leads.
• Create and maintain professional corporate and business development materials for presentations and communications.

Candidate Profile

• Experience in business development within life sciences in academia, biotech, pharma, or consulting.
• Effective communication skills and ability to work in collaborative settings.
• Scientific background with comprehensive knowledge of drug discovery and development processes.
• Minimum educational requirement: Bachelor’s degree in Life Sciences or Business; a Master's in Business is advantageous.
• At least two years of relevant business development or alliance management experience in life sciences.
• Strong oral and written communication capabilities.

Compensation and Benefits

• Competitive salary ranging from $106,000 to $147,000 annually based on location, expertise, role complexity, and responsibilities.
• Bonus and stock option opportunities.
• 401(k) with company match.
• Excellent medical, dental, and vision insurance plans.
• Generous vacation, sick leave, and 18 paid company holidays, including a Winter Holiday Break.
• On-site gym, ample parking with free EV charging stations, and company-sponsored social events.
• Flexible spending accounts for healthcare and dependent care expenses.
• Health savings accounts for medical cost reimbursements.
• Life, accidental death & dismemberment insurance, along with short- and long-term disability coverage.
• Employee assistance program offering counseling and online resources.
• Optional additional benefits such as pet, auto, and home insurance, commuter benefits, and legal plans.