Business Development Lead

About Us

Uncommon Bio was built to have maximum impact on areas of human health that require rapid innovation and intervention. We are a purpose, science and engineering-driven company dedicated to creating breakthrough technologies that will help address and push the boundaries of what’s possible – delivering innovations that benefit people and the planet.

We started pioneering the development of cultivated meat to solve some of the globe’s growing challenges in health, sustainability and animal welfare. We use RNA technology for our cultivated meat product, and we have developed very exciting technologies around our RNA platform. We are now ready to push boundaries and apply these technologies beyond cultivated meat. Our first area is pioneering nucleic acid delivery: we have already shown some exciting results in shelf life stability, costs and organ targeting. We also have some more areas in the cell therapy and disease modelling space where our cells have broken some record times of differentiation!

Our brilliant team are experts in their respective fields, drawn from around the world. We are passionate, curious, innovative and at the forefront of the groundbreaking work in this exciting and rapidly growing biotech sector.

About the role:

We are looking for a Business Development Manager to help us expand Uncommon’s technology beyond cultivated meat. It's our first commercial role on the biotech side, and you will play a critical role in getting this side of the business from its earliest stages to large strategic partnerships with world leading organisations. You will be responsible for everything from sourcing to closing the deals while leveraging best value from them. You will also help direct the science into the areas that have the highest impact and profit potential. Your core focus will be in the nucleic acid delivery field where we operate as a B2B venture. You will also spend some time exploring additional opportunities in the cell therapy and disease modelling space.

What you’ll be doing:

• Develop and implement business development strategies aligned with the company’s goals.
• Identify, evaluate, and negotiate partnerships, collaborations, and licensing agreements with other biotech companies, big pharma, and research institutions.
• Maintain and grow relationships with existing partners.
• Build and maintain a network of key contacts in the biotech and big pharma industries.
• Manage the development and execution of strategic alliances to support technology development.
• Represent the company at industry conferences and networking events.
• Analyse the competitive landscape to inform strategic decisions.
  
  

What we think you need:

• Bachelor’s degree in Biotechnology, Life Sciences, or similar experience.
• Extensive experience in business development, within the biotech or life sciences industry.
• Proven track record of successful partnerships in a similar environment.
• Experience working in a startup or fast-paced, high-growth environment.
• Strong understanding of the biotech industry, market, and competitive dynamics.
• Excellent negotiation, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Highly motivated and results-driven.
• Strong leadership and decision-making abilities.
• Adaptable and able to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
• Strategic thinker with a focus on long-term growth.
  
  

We’d love it if you also have:

• PhD in a related field
• Prior experience and/or deep understanding of nucleic acid delivery systems and/or iPS therapies
• Familiarity with FDA/EMA regulations and other industry standards.
• Understanding of licensing agreements.
• Experience in biotech fundraising or pitching to investors.
• Familiarity with the drug development lifecycle from early discovery to market approval.
  
  

Reward

Alongside a competitive base salary, all our people get these benefits:

• Share options
• 28 days annual leave (plus bank holidays)
• Enhanced parental leave pay
• Cycle-to-work scheme and wellbeing allowance
• Flexible hours
• "Make your work life easier" annual stipend
• Regular team dinners and social activities
• Snacks, fruits, tea, coffee and more!
  
  

Uncommon recruits, employs, trains, compensates and promotes regardless of race, religion, colour, national origin, sex, disability, age, and other protected status as required by applicable law. The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by incumbents assigned to this job. This is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all the functions, responsibilities, duties and skills required for the position, and Uncommon Limited retains the discretion to modify.