EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT
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Working at Moffitt is both a career and a mission: to contribute to the prevention and cure of cancer.
As the only National Cancer Institute-designated Comprehensive Cancer Center based in Florida, Moffitt employs some of the best and brightest minds from around the world. Join a dedicated team of nearly 10,000 who are shaping the future we envision.
Moffitt has been recognized as a Best and Brightest Company to Work for in the Nation, a Digital Health Most Wired Organization and continually named one of the Tampa Bay Time's Top Workplaces.
A National Cancer Institute (NCI)-designated Comprehensive Cancer Center since 2001.
Summary
The Executive Director for Business Development is a senior leadership role responsible for advancing
Moffitt Cancer Center's mission through the creation and execution of high-impact external partnerships.
This position leads the development of research collaborations, strategic alliances, technology licenses,
joint ventures, and spinout companies that translate scientific discoveries into meaningful patient impact.
The Executive Director partners closely with scientific, clinical, and operational leaders to identify and
advance opportunities aligned with Moffitt's strategic and research priorities.
This role has primary accountability for structuring, valuing, and negotiating complex transactions.
Responsibilities include developing sophisticated financial models to price deals, preparing budgets and term sheets, providing clear business justification for deal terms, securing required leadership approvals, and leading negotiations with external partners. The Executive Director collaborates closely with Moffitt's legal counsel on contract strategy and execution and provides direct supervision and mentorship to business development staff while serving as a trusted advisor to executive leadership.
Minimum Skills/Specialized Training Required
Minimum Experience Required
PhD, Master's, MBA, or JD and a minimum of eight (8) years progressive experience in business development, strategic partnerships, licensing, corporate development, or related fields. Experience must
be inclusive of:
Minimum Education
Master's Degree life sciences, business, finance, law, healthcare administration, or a related field
see in lieu of below
Preferred Education
Ph.D. life sciences, business, finance, law, healthcare administration, or a related field
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