Vice President, Business Development

Responsibilities

• Source, evaluate, and execute product licensing, acquisitions, and strategic partnerships with international and domestic pharmaceutical companies.
• Lead financial modeling, valuation, and complex contract negotiations with rigorous business and legal oversight.
• Coordinate internal diligence across regulatory, scientific, legal, finance and commercial teams.
• Oversee post-transaction integration and manage ongoing partner relationships to ensure committed value is delivered.
• Track competitor deal activity, market trends, and therapeutic portfolio gaps to inform executive strategy.

Requirements

• Strong financial acumen, strategic analytical thinking, and high-level interpersonal and communication skills.
• Successful candidate will have a strong scientific background with deep knowledge of Canadian industry trends as well as an established network internationally within the pharmaceutical business development sector.

Due Diligence Management

Lead comprehensive risk-assessment processes covering intellectual property, regulatory viability, and manufacturing scale-up potential.

Required Qualifications Experience

Minimum 10+ years of progressive business development or corporate development experience within the life sciences or pharmaceutical industry.

Education

Bachelor’s degree in a science or business discipline; advanced degree (MBA, MSc, or PharmD) preferred.

Track Record

Demonstrated success in sourcing, negotiating, and closing high-value commercial or clinical-stage licensing in-licensing and acquisition deals.

Skills

• Familiarity with datasets typically used in development of market assessments and strong technical capability to perform related data queries and associated analytics to support decision making.
• This leader will be a strong team player with the ability to work effectively at all levels within an organization with professional demeanor and strong decision-making skills.

Location

Seeking Toronto/GTA based candidates Hybrid office/home based. Office is located at 5200 Yonge Street. Full-time employees may also be eligible for a company bonus (depending, in part, on company and individual performance). In addition, Kye offers a comprehensive benefits program to eligible employees, including participation in our group benefits program and retirement savings program; vacation; certain time off and leave of absence benefits; and well-being benefits (e.g., employee assistance program). Kye reserves the right to amend, modify, or terminate its compensation and benefit programs in its sole discretion.