Business Development Manager

Home-based in France, preferably in the Paris area, and overseas travels. CYTOO is a preclinical stage drug discovery company focusing on neuromuscular disorders and on disorders affecting muscle health in general such as muscle atrophy and metabolic disorders. The Company has developed MyoScreen™, a patient-derived skeletal muscle in vitro R&D platform from which it models diseases, identifies drug targets and candidates, develops cell-based assays, and screens with a high-content focus. MyoScreen is accessible through R&D partnerships. CYTOO’s partners are pharmaceutical and biotechnology companies with a focus on muscle health. CYTOO is expanding its business development team to support its market reach and establish additional R&D partnerships. Position Summary: The candidate will be the manager of its own R&D opportunities from prospection to deal closing and transaction management, including first introductions and presentations, CDA setup, R&D Proposal drafting, and Term Sheet negotiation. Main duties and responsibilities: Identify, qualify, pursue and close new opportunitiesCommunicate technical information to a sophisticated audiencePropose high value R&D proposals to our partnersDraft and negotiate term-sheetsAdd and update opportunities in SalesForce and other adequate reporting tools Essential Job Requirements/Qualifications: An MSc or PhD degree in biological science or related field is mandatoryAn engineering degree is required, especially from top engineering schoolsFrom 2 to 5 years of proven business development activities in R&D agreement and license contractingExcellent sales skills including prospecting, public presentation and communication, listening, negotiating, and closingAbility to translate partners’ needs into a meaningful R&D proposalA good understanding of the business development process in a private R&D environment is required (Confidential Agreement, Term Sheet, R&D Agreement, and Licensing Agreement)A demonstrated ability to promote a sense of urgency to complete tasks and deliver results on timeUp to 30% overnight travel required, including overseasNative or native-like fluency in English is mandatory Reporting: The Business Development Manager reports to the Business Development Director. Compensation: Based on candidate’s experience. Location: Home-based in France, preferably in the Paris area, and overseas travels. #J-18808-Ljbffr