p>REQUIREMENTS • Advanced Degree plus 6 years of experience, or Bachelors Degree plus 8 years of experience in business development, licensing, or strategic partnership experience in life sciences/biotech industry • Preferred Fields of Study: business, life sciences, engineering, or related field • Professional certifications in business development, project management, or related areas advantageous • Demonstrated success in identifying, evaluating and completing complex business deals • Strong understanding of scientific/technical concepts and ability to translate into business opportunities • Excellent analytical skills for market assessment, financial modeling, and strategic planning. SKILLS & ABILITIES • Strong communication and presentation abilities for engaging with senior stakeholders • Effective negotiation and relationship-building capabilities across internal/external partnerships • Experience managing projects in collaborative organizations with multiple stakeholders • Proficiency with CRM systems, business analytics tools, and Microsoft Office suite • Ability to travel up to 40-50% as required for customer/partner meetings • Bilingual language skills valuable • Strategic mindset with strong business acumen • History of meeting or exceeding revenue and business development targets • Collaborative approach with ability to influence and build consensus.