Director, Corporate Development
Remote
Partnerships and Alliances /
Full Time /
Remote
Kyverna Therapeutics is a patient-centered, clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company focused on developing cell therapies for patients suffering from autoimmune diseases. The Kyverna therapeutic platform leverages advanced T cell engineering to suppress and eliminate autoreactive immune cells at the origin of autoimmune and inflammatory diseases. Be at the forefront of cell therapy innovation by joining scientists, industry veterans and healthcare visionaries and help transform how autoimmune diseases are treated
Title: Director, Corporate Development
Reporting to: Chief Business Officer
Location: Remote (west coast hours)
We are seeking an experienced and highly motivated Corporate Development Director to lead strategic initiatives, contribute to the establishment of key partnerships, and prepare for commercial launch readiness. The ideal candidate will have a deep understanding of the biotech/pharma industry, proven deal-making experience, and strong scientific, financial and commercial acumen, and agility to take on more responsibilities across corporate strategy, business development and launch planning including many C-level projects.
Responsibilities:
- Business Development:
- Key member of team responsible for in-bound and out-bound business development transactions, including strategic partnerships, licensing transactions and research collaborations.
- Responsible to identify, develop and establish relationships with biopharma companies, research institutions, and other stakeholders to support company partnering objectives.
- Lead deal process including development of strategic rationale, negotiations, due diligence, valuation modeling, and contracting in collaboration with Chief Business Officer.
- Represent company at partnering meetings, industry conferences, and key external events.
- Corporate Strategy:
- Manage long range plan (LRP) together with Finance team including process, timeline, key assumptions, financial modeling and outputs for leadership team and Board of Directors.
- Lead prep process for quarterly Board of Directors meetings including working with Kyverna Leadership Team on agenda topics, calendar of events and final presentation materials.
- Facilitate Kyverna Leadership Team meetings on behalf of CEO, including the preparation of agendas, distribution of briefing materials, and action items.
- Lead ad-hoc corporate strategy projects in partnership with functional leaders from R&D, Technical Operations, Commercial and Finance to support corporate priorities.
- Responsible to track and report progress against annual corporate goals in collaboration with Kyverna Leadership Team.
- Commercial Planning:
- Contribute to development and oversight of comprehensive launch roadmap with various functions including Regulatory, Manufacturing, Medical Affairs and Commercial teams.
- Analyze market trends, competitor activity, and emerging technologies to inform both corporate and commercial strategy.
- Conduct market research to inform program teams about key issues/risks, patient needs, market dynamics, and competitive landscapes.
- Ensure that key stakeholders across the organization are aligned on the launch strategy and objectives, critical success factors, and tactical plans across all functions.
- Manage external advisors and consultants to support launch planning and execution of key activities as required.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in life sciences, business/finance or related field required; advanced degree (MBA, PhD, MS) strongly preferred.
- 10+ years of business development, corporate development or corporate strategy experience in the biotech/pharma sector.
- Demonstrated success in leading cross functional projects with executive teams.
- Experience working on one or more activities on complex partnering transactions (e.g., licensing, co-development, partnerships).
- Strong understanding of biotech drug development, manufacturing, regulatory pathways, and commercialization strategies.
- Excellent communication, presentation, negotiation, and relationship-building skills.
- Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment.
- Experience in rare disease, cell therapy or gene therapy therapeutic area a plus.
- Strong network within the biotech and pharmaceutical industries a plus.
The salary range for this position nationally is from $190,000 to 230,000 USD annually. This salary range is an estimate of what we reasonably expect to pay for this posted position, and the actual salary may vary based on various factors, including without limitation location, individual education, experience, tenure, skills and abilities, as well as internal equity and alignment with market data. This position is also eligible for bonus, benefits, and participation in Company’s stock option plan.
