Business Development & Licensing Manager
Hours: 37.5 hours per week, Monday Friday. Flexible working hours.
Ref No:HRJOB11151
Business Unit:Almac Discovery
Open To:Internal & External Candidates
Location: Belfast or Greater Manchester
Almac Discovery
Almac Discovery is a research-driven drug discovery company which focusses on identifying and developing high quality, innovative drug discovery projects in areas of unmet need and then partnering these programmes for further pre-clinical and clinical development. The Company is unique in the field of small biotechnology companies in having access to both small molecule and protein-based approaches and is focussed on two key platform areas (targeted protein degradation and next generation antibody-drug conjugates) which exploit these modalities.
The team is located in state-of-the-art facilities on the Queens University Belfast life sciences campus, close to two major hospitals and the Northern Ireland Cancer Centre, and also has laboratories in Edinburgh (protein therapeutics) and offices in our contemporary workspace in Manchester
The Role
An exciting new position now exists within the team for a highly motivated, network-focused business development professional to support and drive our commercial partnering activities. This dynamic role offers the opportunity to be the external finder for suitable project partners, and to establish new collaborations both nationally and internationally.
The role will require significant travel and participation at scientific symposia and high-profile partnering and networking meetings, as well as establishing relationships within the global drug development and partnering communities. The successful applicant will be responsible for driving the Business Development and Licensing function and will utilise their strong network to maximise the commercial value of the assets through a variety of deal structures with in-licensing partners.
Discovery as an innovative and successful biotechnology company. Preference will be given to motivated individuals with a high level of scientific commitment and a strong work ethic, who thrive in a highly collaborative environment.
Essential Criteria
A strong scientific background (minimum BSc, ideally PhD in a relevant scientific subject) and experience in a research-driven environment
Experience working in Biotech / Pharma and/or consultancies in a BD&L role that incorporates an out- licensing focus
A track record of success in executing out-licensing, partnership and collaboration-type deals with early-stage assets in oncology and other therapeutic areas.
A good understanding of drug discovery processes for both small molecule and protein-based modalities
Desirable Criteria
(The following criteria may be applied if a large pool of applicants exists)
Business qualification (i.e. MBA)
Experience across oncology early-stage assets
Previous experience within an international setting
Application Closing Date: Monday 1st December 2025 at 5pm
RECRUITMENT AGENCIES PLEASE NOTE: Almac will only accept applications from agencies/business partners that have been invited to work on this role by our Talent Acquisition team. Speculative candidate CVs received or submitted directly to Hiring Managers will be considered unsolicited, and no fee will be payable. Thank you for your cooperation.
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