Vice President of Business Development

Apsida Life Science is currently partnering with a growing health-focused organisation transitioning from a top-tier animal health innovator into the human healthcare sector. With deep scientific expertise and a track record of success in veterinary markets, this company is now expanding its focus into novel therapeutic platforms for human medicine.This is a unique opportunity to take on a senior leadership role in a company where your voice will be heard, and your impact will be direct. As VP of Business Development, you’ll have the chance to help shape the company’s growth strategy across both the U.S. and Europe while building out a high-performing team.Responsibilities:Define and lead business development strategy for expansion into human health marketsIdentify and secure strategic partnerships, licensing opportunities, and commercial collaborationsRepresent the company at conferences, investor meetings, and across external partner networksWork closely with the executive leadership team to support pipeline prioritisation and growth planningBuild and manage a cross-regional business development team (US and EU)Translate scientific and commercial insight into actionable growth initiativesQualifications:Extensive business development experience within life sciences, ideally spanning animal and human healthcareProven ability to lead partnership and licensing discussions from sourcing through executionStrong strategic thinking and ability to operate across both early-stage biotech and established market environmentsExcellent communication, leadership, and cross-cultural collaboration skillsBased in or willing to commute regularly to Austin, TX (50% onsite)Position Highlights:Leadership role in a small, agile organisation with big potential in human healthCross-continental remit, opportunity to lead BD efforts across both Europe and the U.S.Build from the ground up, influence company growth and shape the team and structureSupportive, transparent culture with direct access to executive decision-makersStrong commercial foundations based on success in the world’s #1 animal health companyIf you are interested in learning more, please contact Lucy Francis at Apsida Life Science: Life Science is a specialist recruitment business based in London (UK), Redhill (UK), Boston (USA) & Pretoria (South Africa) that is dedicated to delivering the best talent to the Life Science industry. We believe there is a gap in the market for a cost effective, high quality and trusted recruitment service that puts the candidate journey at the heart of the recruitment process.Seniority levelSeniority levelExecutiveEmployment typeEmployment typeFull-timeJob functionJob functionSales and Business DevelopmentIndustriesStaffing and Recruiting, Pharmaceutical Manufacturing, and IT Services and IT ConsultingReferrals increase your chances of interviewing at Apsida Life Science by 2xSign in to set job alerts for “Vice President of Business Development” roles.Austin, TX $175,000.00-$225,000.00 1 month agoVice President Private Equity Business Development M&AAustin, Texas Metropolitan Area $175,000.00-$225,000.00 11 hours agoAustin, TX $140,475.00-$234,125.00 4 days agoVice President - Public/Private Partnerships (P3) & Business DevelopmentVP of Business Development (Hyperscalers)Austin, Texas Metropolitan Area 4 days agoVice President, M&A Business DevelopmentDirector/Vice President of Business ManagementSenior Vice President, Workforce AdvancementVice President of Sales, Phoenix PlatformAustin, TX $220,500.00-$353,400.00 1 week agoAustin, TX $90,188.00-$150,313.00 5 days agoVP, Overlay Digital Sales - AWS (Remote)Director of Data Analytics and Business Intelligence CHAustin, TX $300,000.00-$325,000.00 2 weeks agoSales Director - Global Strategic AccountAustin, TX $226,700.00-$453,400.00 4 days agoVice President of Service Construction (Electrical)Austin, TX $170,000.00-$200,000.00 10 hours agoPublic Relations Vice President (B2B Technology)Austin, TX $154,500.00-$257,500.00 12 hours agoPublic Relations Vice President (Cybersecurity, Financial Services)We’re unlocking community knowledge in a new way. Experts add insights directly into each article, started with the help of AI. #J-18808-Ljbffr

Created: 2025-09-17