As Associate Director of Business Development at Mendra, Inc., you will be instrumental in building a portfolio of rare disease therapies. You will source and evaluate asset acquisitions, lead financial modeling, and manage strategic partnerships. Working alongside industry veterans, your work directly impacts the delivery of life-saving treatments to patients with high unmet needs.
Associate Director, Business Development at Mendra, Inc.
Join Mendra, Inc., a San Francisco-based AI-native biopharmaceutical company redefining treatment for rare diseases. is led by biotech veteran Joshua Grass (ex-BioMarin). As Associate Director of Business Development, you will be at the heart of our growth, identifying and acquiring the assets that will form our therapeutic portfolio. This is a unique opportunity to use your biopharma expertise and financial modeling skills to build a company from the ground up while making a tangible impact on patients with high unmet needs. Come shape the future of rare disease therapy with us.
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Location
San Francisco, United States
Compensation
Not Disclosed
Company
Mendra, Inc.
Role overview
Mendra, Inc. is an AI-native biopharmaceutical company that acquires, develops, and commercializes therapeutics for rare and ultra-rare diseases with high unmet medical need.
What you will do
- Source, screen, and track high-value business development opportunities by scouting industry events and building relationships with academic, biotech, and pharmaceutical counterparts.
- Develop and present robust financial models and market analyses to value potential asset acquisitions, licensing deals, and strategic partnerships.
- Represent Mendra, Inc. as a visible external liaison at global partnering conferences and scientific communities to drive deal flow and raise brand awareness.
Who this is a fit for
- Possesses an MBA, PhD, or PharmD with 3-5 years of experience in biopharma business development, healthcare consulting, or biotech investment banking.
- Demonstrates deep knowledge of the pharmaceutical product lifecycle, including drug discovery, preclinical development through Phase 3, and FDA regulatory pathways.
- Has advanced Excel modeling skills and a proven track record of supporting the scientific and business evaluation of technologies or assets in the biotech space.
Why this role is remarkable
- Join a high-growth startup founded by Joshua Grass (ex-BioMarin) with significant $82M Series A backing from top-tier biotech investors like OrbiMed and 8VC.
- Play a pivotal role in shaping a first-of-its-kind, AI-driven model for acquiring and commercializing clinically de-risked assets for ultra-rare diseases.
- Work directly with a seasoned leadership team in a mission-driven environment where your financial models and deal-making directly influence the company’s strategic portfolio.
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