Director, Corporate Development and Strategy

About Genetix Biotherapeutics

At Genetix Biotherapeutics every role has meaning, every team member is respected, and every day is a chance to make a difference. When you join Genetix, you're not just landing a new role, you become part of a company that's pursuing curative gene therapies to give patients and their families more days. We are doers, thinkers and collaborators who embrace and live by our values:

Our innovation is rooted in the diversity of our teams and results are achieved through cooperation and the integration of multiple viewpoints. This is personal and we approach every challenge with radical care.

Position Summary

Genetix is seeking an accomplished Director of Corporate Development & Strategy to join the CEO Office and lead external partnering initiatives that support the advancement of our market leading curative therapies. Reporting to the Chief of Staff (CoS), this position will be responsible for identifying and structuring external collaborations aligned with corporate growth strategies, including strategic alliances, co-development agreements, and in-licensing opportunities. This individual will facilitate end-to-end partnership transactions including search & evaluation, due diligence, term negotiations, deal execution, and alliance management.

This opportunity is suited for candidates with strong business acumen, drug development fluency, cross-functional leadership, and exceptional relationship building skills. The successful candidate will have experience in conducting primary and secondary research, developing compelling executive presentations to convey strategic narratives, performing quantitative and financial analyses, and producing actionable insights and recommendations to support strategic decisions. Previous experience in business development, corporate strategy, alliance management, or strategy consulting within the biopharma or life sciences industry is required.

The role offers a unique opportunity to join the CEO office to partner closely with the CoS and CEO on high-impact strategic initiatives, while engaging with colleagues across the organization with high visibility to the Genetix’s Executive Leadership Team and board of directors. The position is based at Genetix’s headquarters in Somerville, MA, and requires to be in the office 3-4 days per week.

Responsibilities

Strategic Partnering & Business Development

• Define in-licensing strategy to further advance Genetix’s portfolio of curative therapies
• Identify, evaluate, and pursue external strategic partnerships that align with corporate strategy
• Assess new assets and technologies for fit with Genetix’s portfolio and growth strategy
• Lead end-to-end deal processes, including outreach, diligence, term sheet negotiation, contract execution, and integration planning
• Partner with investors to source and assess opportunities
• Craft corporate presentations and lead deal conversations with potential partners

Alliance Management

• Post deal execution, establish, lead, and manage strategic alliances coordinating with external and internal stakeholders
• Develop and implement best practices for alliance governance, reporting, and monitoring
• Serve as a primary point of contact for external partners, ensuring alignment with Genetix’s strategic objectives

Corporate Strategy

• Lead market research and competitive intelligence activities to inform business development and corporate strategy
• Monitor industry trends, regulatory development, and deal activity
• Partner with CoS and CEO to develop and refine the overall corporate strategy and long-term vision
• Prepare and deliver materials for the executive leadership team, board meetings, investor meetings, and other external engagements

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree required, MBA strongly preferred
• 8+ years of experience in business development, alliance management, corporate strategy, or strategy consulting within the biotech or life sciences industry.
• Demonstrated success in sourcing, negotiating, and closing strategic partnerships
• Demonstrated success establishing and managing strategic alliances
• Deep understanding of drug development and commercialization
• Ability to understand the science, clinical development, and commercial implications of assets under evaluation
• Experience with Cell & Gene Therapy and rare disease strongly preferred
• Strong analytical and strategic thinking skills; ability to synthesize complex data and develop actionable insights
• Proven ability to work effectively with executive leaders and cross-functional teams
• Excellent negotiation, communication, and relationship-building skills.
• High energy, entrepreneurial mindset, and passion for advancing innovative medicines for patients

Genetix is proud to be an equal opportunity employer, seeking to create a welcoming and diverse environment.  All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, veteran status or any other applicable legally protected characteristics.