Associate Director/Director Business Development
Soleno Therapeutics, Inc., Redwood City, California, United States, 94061
Associate Director/Director Business Development
About Soleno Therapeutics Inc
Soleno is a biopharmaceutical company focused on the development and commercialization of novel therapeutics for the treatment of rare diseases based in Redwood City, CA.
At Soleno, we are driven by the unique and multi-faceted needs of the PWS community. Like these individuals, resilience is part of who we are – it is in our chromosomes – and our team is made up of exceptional colleagues whose collective efforts are woven together to deliver meaningful outcomes, both professionally and for those living with PWS.
We value collaboration, integrity, and respect. These characteristics have allowed us to forge strong, authentic bonds with the caregivers, patients, health care professionals (HCPs) and community members we serve. We are proud to work alongside them every step of the way.
Our employees are our greatest asset, and we\'re expanding across functions during this pivotal time. We invite you to join us in making an impact—and making history.
We all share the most important goal of bringing solutions to the PWS community.
Summary of Job (brief description)
As Associate Director/Director of Business Development at Soleno, you will serve as a key partner to the Chief Business Officer and SVP of New Product Planning, contributing significantly to our overall global business development strategy and execution. This role is pivotal in driving our search and evaluation efforts for new assets and technologies and will be involved in developing deal structures for asset licensing and acquisition. This role will also contribute to our market intelligence and overall business/corporate strategy as it relates to evaluation of new therapeutic areas and life cycle options for both our current brand, Vykat™XR and future pipeline products in rare disease. He/She will lead cross-functional initiatives that drive Soleno’s long-term success, bridging commercial, clinical development, regulatory, finance and other operational functions.
Responsibilities
Identify, evaluate, and shepherd opportunities for licensing and/or acquisition to enhance our emerging product portfolio.
Identify strategic options with other companies for partnerships, collaborations, and strategic alliances.
Lead due diligence, data room management, opportunity assessment, financial and risk modeling for business development (BD) prospects.
Collaborate with Chief Business Officer and other executives to structure, negotiate, and execute term sheets and deals.
Support pipeline and portfolio-level strategy and planning through extensive search and evaluation, working closely with our SVP of New Product Planning and SVP of Clinical Development to prioritize new opportunities.
Develop key performance indicators (KPIs), dashboards, and reporting tools to track progress and measure success in search and evaluation
Prepare and present strategic summaries, business cases, and reports for executive leadership, and external stakeholders.
Lead scenario planning, market/competitive landscape analyses, and regulatory trend assessments to inform strategic decisions.
Represent Soleno at external meetings, conferences, and partnership negotiations, articulating strategic positioning and company value.
Continuously monitor scientific developments, competitive products, regulatory changes, and market dynamics to anticipate risks and opportunities.
Provide regular insights and recommendations to adjust strategy proactively.
Qualifications
Advanced degree (MBA, MD/PhD, MS) strongly preferred; Bachelor’s degree with a life sciences degree or experience in scientific roles is preferred
5-7 years of experience in strategy, corporate development, business development, or portfolio management within biotech, pharmaceutical, or within biotech focused financial services.
Demonstrated success in leading cross-functional, high-impact strategic initiatives and executing business development deals.
Strong scientific literacy — ability to understand drug development, regulatory landscape, and translational science to connect science to business strategy.
Excellent analytical, financial modeling, and business-case development skills.
Outstanding communication and presentation skills; ability to distill complex scientific and commercial data into clear, actionable insights for senior leadership and external partners.
Proven ability to influence and collaborate across functions — R&D, regulatory, commercial, legal, finance, operations.
Strategic thinker, proactive self-starter, comfortable operating in fast-paced and evolving environments.
High integrity, ethical judgment, and capacity to manage confidential information.
Salary Range:
$200,000 - $260,000
Actual salary at the time of hire may vary and may be above or below the range based on various factors, including, but not limited to, the candidate’s relevant qualifications, skills, and experience, as well as the location where this position may be filled.
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Soleno is a biopharmaceutical company focused on the development and commercialization of novel therapeutics for the treatment of rare diseases based in Redwood City, CA.
At Soleno, we are driven by the unique and multi-faceted needs of the PWS community. Like these individuals, resilience is part of who we are – it is in our chromosomes – and our team is made up of exceptional colleagues whose collective efforts are woven together to deliver meaningful outcomes, both professionally and for those living with PWS.
We value collaboration, integrity, and respect. These characteristics have allowed us to forge strong, authentic bonds with the caregivers, patients, health care professionals (HCPs) and community members we serve. We are proud to work alongside them every step of the way.
Our employees are our greatest asset, and we\'re expanding across functions during this pivotal time. We invite you to join us in making an impact—and making history.
We all share the most important goal of bringing solutions to the PWS community.
Summary of Job (brief description)
As Associate Director/Director of Business Development at Soleno, you will serve as a key partner to the Chief Business Officer and SVP of New Product Planning, contributing significantly to our overall global business development strategy and execution. This role is pivotal in driving our search and evaluation efforts for new assets and technologies and will be involved in developing deal structures for asset licensing and acquisition. This role will also contribute to our market intelligence and overall business/corporate strategy as it relates to evaluation of new therapeutic areas and life cycle options for both our current brand, Vykat™XR and future pipeline products in rare disease. He/She will lead cross-functional initiatives that drive Soleno’s long-term success, bridging commercial, clinical development, regulatory, finance and other operational functions.
Responsibilities
Identify, evaluate, and shepherd opportunities for licensing and/or acquisition to enhance our emerging product portfolio.
Identify strategic options with other companies for partnerships, collaborations, and strategic alliances.
Lead due diligence, data room management, opportunity assessment, financial and risk modeling for business development (BD) prospects.
Collaborate with Chief Business Officer and other executives to structure, negotiate, and execute term sheets and deals.
Support pipeline and portfolio-level strategy and planning through extensive search and evaluation, working closely with our SVP of New Product Planning and SVP of Clinical Development to prioritize new opportunities.
Develop key performance indicators (KPIs), dashboards, and reporting tools to track progress and measure success in search and evaluation
Prepare and present strategic summaries, business cases, and reports for executive leadership, and external stakeholders.
Lead scenario planning, market/competitive landscape analyses, and regulatory trend assessments to inform strategic decisions.
Represent Soleno at external meetings, conferences, and partnership negotiations, articulating strategic positioning and company value.
Continuously monitor scientific developments, competitive products, regulatory changes, and market dynamics to anticipate risks and opportunities.
Provide regular insights and recommendations to adjust strategy proactively.
Qualifications
Advanced degree (MBA, MD/PhD, MS) strongly preferred; Bachelor’s degree with a life sciences degree or experience in scientific roles is preferred
5-7 years of experience in strategy, corporate development, business development, or portfolio management within biotech, pharmaceutical, or within biotech focused financial services.
Demonstrated success in leading cross-functional, high-impact strategic initiatives and executing business development deals.
Strong scientific literacy — ability to understand drug development, regulatory landscape, and translational science to connect science to business strategy.
Excellent analytical, financial modeling, and business-case development skills.
Outstanding communication and presentation skills; ability to distill complex scientific and commercial data into clear, actionable insights for senior leadership and external partners.
Proven ability to influence and collaborate across functions — R&D, regulatory, commercial, legal, finance, operations.
Strategic thinker, proactive self-starter, comfortable operating in fast-paced and evolving environments.
High integrity, ethical judgment, and capacity to manage confidential information.
Salary Range:
$200,000 - $260,000
Actual salary at the time of hire may vary and may be above or below the range based on various factors, including, but not limited to, the candidate’s relevant qualifications, skills, and experience, as well as the location where this position may be filled.
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