Ailux · 11 hours ago
Vice President, Business Development (Out-Licensing)
United States
Full-time
Remote
Director/Executive
10+ years expAilux is seeking an experienced Vice President of Business Development to lead the out-licensing strategy and execution for Ailux’s internal pipeline. This role will be responsible for identifying, structuring, and closing strategic partnerships with global pharmaceutical and biotechnology companies.
Biotechnology
Hiring Manager
Chumei （Claire） Wu
Responsibilities
Develop and execute the global out-licensing strategy for Ailux’s internal pipeline across discovery, preclinical, and early clinical assets
Define partnering priorities by asset, indication, and geography in alignment with corporate strategy
Lead end-to-end transaction processes, including: partner identification and outreach, NDA execution and data room management, scientific and commercial diligence coordination, term sheet negotiation and definitive agreements
Structure creative deal terms (upfronts, milestones, royalties, co-development options) to optimize risk-reward balance
Serve as the primary BD interface with global pharmaceutical companies, biotech partners, and investors
Represent Ailux at major partnering conferences (e.g., JPM, BIO)
Qualification
Required
10+ years of experience in business development, licensing, or corporate strategy within biotech or pharmaceutical companies
Proven track record of closing out-licensing or strategic collaboration deals for drug discovery, preclinical, or early clinical assets
Strong ability to understand and communicate complex scientific data and translational narratives
Solid grasp of drug development, competitive landscapes, and pharma partnering dynamics
Strategic thinker with strong execution skills
Credible, confident external representative at senior levels
Collaborative, low-ego style with the ability to work cross-functionally
Comfortable operating in a fast-moving, entrepreneurial environment
Preferred
Deep familiarity with the I&I therapeutic area, particularly with biologics
Advanced degree (PhD, MD, PharmD) strongly preferred
Company
Ailux
Ailux is a biologics innovation company dedicated to developing advanced biotherapeutics with AI-powered solutions.
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageCompany data provided by crunchbase