The Senior Director of Business Development and Alliance Management will lead strategic initiatives to identify, evaluate, and secure partnerships that accelerate Janux’s pipeline and platform capabilities. This role combines business development expertise and alliance management to shape corporate strategy and maintain a competitive edge in the evolving biotech landscape.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Proactively identify and evaluate strategic growth opportunities through potential collaboration partnerships that align with Janux’s pipeline, platform, and corporate objectives.
- Participate in and, as appropriate, lead deal structuring, negotiation, and execution, ensuring alignment with Janux’s long‑term strategic and financial goals.
- Coordinate the execution of strategic initiatives, by developing and tracking implementation plans, ensuring focus and discipline to achieve organizational goals.
- Oversee alliance management activities, ensuring effective communication, issue resolution, and achievement of partnership objectives. Play a critical part in managing and strengthening external collaborations.
- Serve as a key point of escalation and problem‑solving for partnership challenges, working cross‑functionally to drive successful outcomes.
- Partner with internal teams (R&D, Clinical Development, Legal, Finance, and Program Management) to ensure aligned execution and value realization across collaborations.
- Partner closely with internal stakeholders and external organizations to ensure effective governance, seamless execution, and strategic alignment across a dynamic portfolio of partnerships.
- Represent Janux at industry conferences, investor meetings, and strategic forums, and provide concise summaries of key insights to the organization.
EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES
- Advanced degree in Life Sciences, Business, or related field; MBA or PhD preferred.
- 10+ years of experience in biotech/pharma business development and alliance management with a strong preference for oncology and autoimmune modalities.
- Proven track record of executing strategic partnerships, alliance management, and licensing deals.
- Strong understanding of biopharma R&D, clinical development, and regulatory pathways.
- Exceptional negotiation, communication, and leadership skills.
- Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, lean biotech environment.
Travel Requirements
- Domestic and/or international travel may be required.
$260,000 - $280,000 a year
In addition to a competitive base salary ranging from $260,000 to $280,000, we offer stock options, restricted stock units, a stock purchase plan (ESPP) and a target bonus. Janux also provides a comprehensive benefits package for our employees and their families, which includes medical, dental, vision, and supplemental disability insurance.
Please note that the base salary range is a guideline, and individual total compensation will vary based on factors such as qualifications, skill level, competencies, internal equity and work location.
Job Type: Full-time
Benefits:
·Annual bonus program
·Incentive stock option plan
·401k plan with flat non-elective employer contribution
·Comprehensive medical insurance with 90-100% employer-paid premiums
·Dental and vision insurance
·HSA, FSA, and supplemental insurance plans (life, disability, accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity)
·Unlimited PTO
·Generous holiday schedule; includes summer and winter company shutdown
·Relocation assistance
Schedule:
·Monday to Friday
Work authorization:
·United States (Required)
Additional Compensation:
·Annual targeted bonus %
Work Location:
·On site (San Diego, CA)
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER:
Janux Therapeutics, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to providing a work environment free of harassment and discrimination based upon a protected category, as well as an environment free from retaliation for protected activity.
Notice to Recruiters and Third-Party Agencies
The Talent Acquisition team manages the recruitment and employment process for Janux. To protect the interests of all parties involved, Janux will only accept resumes from a recruiter once a fully-executed search agreement is in place. Agencies are hereby specifically directed not to contact Janux employees directly in an attempt to present candidates. Janux will consider any candidate for whom an Agency and/or Recruiter has submitted an unsolicited resume to have been referred, free of any charges or fees.
We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.
