Vice President of Business Development
OncoSwitch, Inc. · Dubai, Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Tailor my CV for this job — freeAbout OncoSwitchOncoSwitch is a US biotechnology company working at the intersection of AI and oncology. We are looking for a Vice President of Business Development to build strategic relationships and turn scientific capabilities into partnership opportunities.The RoleYou will work closely with the leadership and scientific teams to define our business development priorities, develop a qualified partnership pipeline, and lead opportunities from initial outreach through negotiation and execution.This is a hands-on leadership role for someone who understands early-stage biotechnology and can communicate effectively with scientific, commercial, and investment audiences.Key Responsibilities
- Develop and execute a business development strategy aligned with the company’s scientific roadmap.
- Identify and engage potential biotechnology, pharmaceutical, research, and clinical partners.
- Build and manage a partnership pipeline with clear priorities, next steps, and measurable milestones.
- Lead partner outreach, presentations, relationship development, and commercial negotiations.
- Evaluate collaboration and licensing opportunities alongside the scientific and leadership teams.
- Translate complex scientific concepts into clear, credible partnership proposals.
- Support investor relationships and fundraising activities in collaboration with the CEO.
- Represent OncoSwitch at relevant industry events and partnering meetings.What We’re Looking For
- A proven track record in business development, strategic partnerships, or licensing within biotechnology, pharmaceuticals, or life sciences.
- Experience personally advancing opportunities from first contact to signed agreements.
- An established network relevant to biotechnology partnerships and company growth.
- The ability to understand scientific evidence and communicate it accurately to different audiences.
- Strong negotiation, presentation, and relationship management skills.
- Excellent professional English.
- A hands-on approach and the ability to operate independently in an early-stage environment.Preferred Experience
- Oncology, AI-enabled drug discovery, or related therapeutic technologies.
- Early-stage biotechnology companies.
- Research collaborations, licensing agreements, and pharmaceutical partnering.
- Working closely with founders and scientific teams.How to ApplyPlease submit your CV and a brief summary of two or three relevant partnerships or transactions you personally led. Include your role, the type of counterpart, and the outcome, subject to confidentiality obligations.