Senior Business Development Operator
Berlin – On-site
Join Pheiron – Flipping the Odds in Drug Development
90% of attempts to develop drugs fail, and bringing a new therapeutic to market costs between $1-2bn. Thousands of diseases are without cures. At Pheiron, our mission is to change that. Using AI and large-scale human multi-omic data (trillions of datapoints across millions of individuals), we generate novel insights into human biology that revolutionize how drugs are discovered and developed. Our work at the intersection of AI, medicine, and biotech empowers drug developers to make groundbreaking discoveries and develop the next generation of therapeutics!
About the role
We’re hiring an experienced BD operator to 10x partner pipeline creation and conversion over the next three years. You’ll run targeted outreach, shape compelling narratives, coordinate cross-functional evaluation projects, and help close multi-million USD platform collaborations and discovery partnerships.
In this role, you will:
- Own the top of funnel: Build targeted lists, run outbound campaigns, qualify leads, and book high-quality meetings with pharma/biotech and data partners.
- Advance opportunities: Run discovery, map stakeholders, define value hypotheses, and keep momentum from intro → proposal → negotiation support → close.
- Build materials that win: Create partner decks, one-pagers, proposals, and case narratives; tailor messages for therapeutic areas and buyer personas.
- Run partner projects: Coordinate NDAs, diligence requests, and pilot/evaluation workstreams with Science/Engineering; define success criteria and timelines.
- Manage the pipeline: Maintain CRM hygiene, forecast, and drive weekly pipeline reviews with clear next steps and metrics.
- Market intel: Track R&D priorities, data assets, and competitor moves; surface insights that shape targeting and messaging.
- Represent Pheiron: Lead calls, demos, and conference meetings; follow through with crisp notes and action items.
Your background looks something like:
- 4–8+ years in BD/alliances, strategy & ops, or consulting with hands-on deal execution in biotech/pharma, data providers, or healthcare AI.
- Proven ability to source, qualify, and progress opportunities independently in fast-moving, ambiguous settings.
- Strong structured problem-solving and written storytelling; you can turn complex science into crisp, persuasive narratives.
- Ability to quickly take ownership, lead processes, act as sparring partner for leadership/founder team, strong communication skills.
- Familiarity with biotech BD/process (NDAs, MSAs/SOWs, diligence, procurement) and comfort collaborating with scientific/technical teams.
- Bonus: MBA (INSEAD/IESE/etc.) or equivalent, experience with consortia/biobanks/multi-omic data, startup experience, and an existing network in pharma/biotech BD.
Why Pheiron?
- Immediate impact: Help secure partnerships that accelerate medicines to patients.
- Work closely with founders/leadership: immediate exposure to strategic decision-making; ownership of revenue-generating initiatives with clear impact, and build the skill set to grow into a growing BD leadership role within the company.
- Competitive package: Salary + equity; visa sponsorship and relocation support; on-site in Berlin.
- Culture: Curiosity, integrity, scientific excellence.
Ready to apply?
Send your CV and a short note on a relevant BD win (deck/link optional) to join@pheiron.com with subject “Senior Business Development Operator – Your Name.”
We welcome experienced candidates from biotech BD/alliances and top consulting firms, as well as MBA graduates with proven operator experience.
Pheiron is an equal-opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to an inclusive environment for all.
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