Business Development Manager

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Free food & snacks
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Business Development Manager

Kaigene is seeking a highly capable Business Development Manager to support strategic growth by identifying, evaluating, and advancing partnership opportunities across its antibody-based therapeutic programs and platform technologies.

Role Overview

• Serve as a key business development contributor connecting Kaigene’s scientific innovation with commercial strategy.
• Support strategic collaborations, licensing opportunities, financing discussions, and other corporate development initiatives.
• Help advance partnership opportunities that align with Kaigene’s pipeline priorities and long-term growth objectives.

Key Responsibilities

• Identify and assess potential biotech, pharmaceutical, investor, and strategic partner opportunities.
• Conduct market research, competitive landscape analysis, target evaluation, and commercial opportunity assessment.
• Coordinate scientific and business due diligence in collaboration with internal R&D, management, and external stakeholders.
• Support partner outreach, confidential discussions, data room preparation, term sheet review, and deal execution processes.
• Prepare clear, professional materials for partner meetings, investor discussions, management reviews, and board-level presentations.

Qualifications and Skills

• Experience in biotech, pharmaceutical business development, consulting, or a related field is preferred.
• Ability to understand complex scientific concepts and translate them into clear business and strategic value.
• Strong communication, negotiation, analytical thinking, strategic planning, and relationship-building skills.
• Fluency in Korean and professional working proficiency in English are required to support internal collaboration and external engagement.

Compensation and Benefits

• Compensation : To be discussed during the interview process and determined based on relevant experience, qualifications, and internal considerations.
• Lunch and PTO : Lunch is provided, and paid time off is available in accordance with Company policy.
• Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance : The Company provides 100% employer-paid employee coverage under the standard HMO plan. Employees who elect PPO coverage will be responsible for the premium difference above the HMO plan cost.
• 401(k) Retirement Plan : Eligible employees may participate in the Company’s 401(k) retirement plan after the probation period.
• Annual Discretionary Bonus : Eligible employees may be considered for an annual discretionary bonus, subject to Company performance, individual performance, and management approval.

Equal Opportunity and Contact

• Kaigene is an equal opportunity employer and makes employment decisions without regard to any characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.