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Ataraxis AIHead of Business Development
Ataraxis AI operates as a clinical artificial intelligence research laboratory focusing on precision medicine and multi-modal healthcare technology. The organization designs advanced predictive methods for patient…
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Ataraxis AI operates as a clinical artificial intelligence research laboratory focusing on precision medicine and multi-modal healthcare technology. The organization designs advanced predictive methods for patient outcomes and treatment responses, featuring tools like Ataraxis Tau, digital pathology foundation models Falcon and Kestrel, and commercial offerings such as Ataraxis Breast. Backed by over $24 million in total funding from investors including Thiel Capital, Founders Fund, Obvious Ventures, and AIX Ventures, the…
Job Description
Ataraxis AI operates as a clinical artificial intelligence research laboratory focusing on precision medicine and multi-modal healthcare technology. The organization designs advanced predictive methods for patient outcomes and treatment responses, featuring tools like Ataraxis Tau, digital pathology foundation models Falcon and Kestrel, and commercial offerings such as Ataraxis Breast. Backed by over $24 million in total funding from investors including Thiel Capital, Founders Fund, Obvious Ventures, and AIX Ventures, the enterprise relies on a flat organizational structure where personnel drive results independently.
The company seeks a Head of Business Development to establish and scale its pharmaceutical partnership operations from the beginning. This full-time position oversees pharma as a core revenue stream alongside the existing diagnostics division, collaborating closely with the CEO on deal strategies, revenue forecasting, and pipeline management.
This opportunity is well-suited for a dedicated professional possessing extensive experience in life sciences business development who demonstrates a strong work ethic, a bias for action, and the capacity to prioritize tasks efficiently. Candidates must be comfortable engaging with deep scientific and technical materials while communicating value effectively to clinical, scientific, and corporate stakeholders.
Responsibilities
- Build the pharma partnership business from the ground up and manage pharma as a primary revenue stream alongside diagnostics
- Identify target organizations, map internal decision-making units, conduct outreach, and negotiate agreements to closure
- Design creative applications of company technology for specific drug pipelines and present them to diverse business, clinical, and scientific audiences
- Establish and maintain strong connections with individuals inside pharmaceutical companies who fund and sponsor strategic alliances
- Relay pharmaceutical industry priorities and unmet needs back to the internal research and product units
- Coordinate with research, clinical, product, and legal teams to scope project commitments, determine contract terms, and finalize agreements
- Partner directly with the chief executive officer to handle the deal pipeline, forecasting, and commercial strategy
Requirements
- Minimum of 8 years of professional experience in pharmaceuticals or diagnostics business development
- Proven track record of leading or actively co-leading pharmaceutical deals involving companion diagnostics, biomarkers, or patient stratification
- Prior experience building a pharmaceutical partnership pipeline from the ground up or deciding which partnerships received funding from the pharma perspective
- Deep understanding of pharmaceutical decision-making processes, budget ownership within business units, and deal execution
- Existing network of active relationships across large and mid-cap oncology pharmaceutical companies
- Ability to comprehend complex technical information and identify non-obvious applications for it
Qualifications
- Doctor of Medicine degree
- Doctor of Philosophy degree
- Doctor of Pharmacy degree
- Nurse Practitioner credential
- Master of Science degree in cancer biology, molecular biology, cell biology, biomedical sciences, pharmacology, pharmaceutical sciences, or a related life sciences field
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What is the salary range for the Head of Business Development position?
The salary for this role ranges from USD 100,000 to 300,000 per year.
Is this a remote position?
The job posting states that the remote status is on-site.
What employment type is this role?
This position is full-time.
What educational background is preferred for applicants?
The posting prefers candidates with an MD, PhD, PharmD, NP, or a Master's degree in cancer biology, molecular biology, cell biology, biomedical sciences, pharmacology, pharmaceutical sciences, or a related life sciences field.
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