Anagenex
Director, Strategy & Business Development
Meet Anagenex.
We are an early stage biotechnology company dedicated to accelerating early stage small molecule discovery by combining massively parallel bench science and computation. Our technology rapidly analyzes 100-1000x more compounds than traditional methods by using a variety of DNA Encoded Libraries and applying machine learning to design high throughput follow-on experiments. By adopting a tightly coupled, iterative cycles of computational and bench science we reduce the cost of early stage drug discovery while tackling hard, medically relevant targets.
To build this platform we are assembling a unique, cross-functional team with decades of combined experience and equal parts computational, biochemical and chemical talent. We believe that merging these disciplines, with each one complementing the other, is the best way to find new medicines.
Introducing: Director, Strategy & Business Development.
Over the past 2 years, Anagenex has successfully combined massively parallel biochemistry (customized DNA-Encoded Libraries and AS/MS) with machine learning. This approach iterates between large scale lab and computational experiments, feeding a virtuous cycle to address historically intractable drug targets. After securing a Series A funding round, we are ready to invest in strategic efforts to build and expand the business. The Director, Strategy & Business Development will launch these efforts. You’ll lead Anagenex into a new phase of growth through strategic partnerships and alliances, working closely with the CEO to establish business goals and ensure operations are running efficiently.
You’ll own:
- Business Strategy: Partner with CEO to establish goals and ensure the business stays on track towards reaching those goals.
- Partnerships & Alliances: Represent Anagenex externally and build strategic relationships to grow the business.
- Project Management: Jump in when and where there is an urgent business need, coordinating resources and communicating at every level of the organization.
You’ll assist:
- Investor and board management: Ensure the board is managed well and support the CEO in ongoing investor communications.
- Business Operations: Keeping up with the day-to-day of running an early-stage startup, anticipating problems and implementing solutions.
- Communication: Enhance and support Anagenex’s messaging both internally and externally.
Skills you have:
- Strategic Partnerships: 5+ years experience in partner-facing roles, such as business development, management consulting, strategic account management, alliance management, or other relevant roles.
- Biotech Industry: 5+ years in the biotech industry, which may include consulting, investment banking, venture creation, venture capital, or early-stage startups.
- Project Management: Successful track record of managing complex projects simultaneously. PMP certification preferred, but not required.
- Communication: Proven ability to create compelling decks and communicate effectively in text and speech.
Skills you can learn:
- Business Operations: Understand the unique needs of startups at different stages of growth, and implement solutions appropriate for the stage Anagenex is at.
- Goal-setting: Familiarity with goal setting frameworks, such as OKRs and SMART goals.
Within 1 month, you’ll…
- Review areas of improvement identified by the leadership team at Anagenex and prioritize immediate projects to tackle.
- Familiarize yourself with the current operation procedures of the business and suggest easy enhancements for immediate implementation.
- Develop relationships with the leadership team, crucial external stakeholders, and the company at large, giving you a working understanding of the business as a whole.
Within 3 months, you’ll…
- Scope out initial projects for execution, independently surfacing timelines and deliverables to the leadership team.
- Coordinate board meeting preparation with the CEO, including preparing deck, attending meeting, and distributing notes.
- Be able to pitch a compelling story of the business both internally and externally.
Within 6 months, you’ll…
- Have executed initial projects with demonstrated business impact, communicating wins to the internal team at large.
- Represent company externally by participating in the development of strategic pharmaceutical partnerships, joint ventures and alliances.
- Help establish company goals and identify key metrics to measure along with reporting cadence.
Within 12 months, you’ll…
- Ensure that key initiatives in support of the company’s goals are on track, intervening as appropriate to ensure Anagenex meets its goals. Monitor and report progress to the CEO and leadership team, triaging and escalating issues as appropriate.
- Be the trusted internal expert on the business as a whole, able to facilitate cross functional interactions and offer feedback and support across the team.
- Manage existing external relationships and forge new ones that drive the business’ goals forward.
Anagenex's benefits and perks:
- Medical/Dental/Vision insurance plans, with premiums 100% covered for employees and 50% covered for dependents.
- FSA and HSA programs.
- 401k program.
- Equity compensation.
- Unlimited vacation policy.
- Annual professional development budget for all employees.
We are currently a distributed company with physical locations in San Francisco and Boston. We support remote work, but strongly prefer a continental US timezone.
We prioritize the health and safety of our employees, and require all employees to be Fully Vaccinated against COVID-19 in order to work onsite. If hired, candidates must present proof of vaccination on a confidential basis prior to their scheduled start date confirming that they have completed the COVID-19 vaccination process, subject to any written request for medical or religious accommodation and to the extent permitted by applicable law.
Anagenex is an equal opportunity employer committed to building an inclusive and equitable workplace. We recognize diversity is a strength and value the differing voices, backgrounds, and perspectives on our team. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics.
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