Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Insightec is a growing medical technology company transforming patient lives through innovative incisionless surgery. The Director of Scientific Business Development will lead the scientific and business development strategy, focusing on connecting their BBBo-FUS platform with the neuro-biotech ecosystem, integrating scientific evaluation and partnership development.

Responsibilities

• Map and analyze potential of FUS modalities together with adjacent biotech innovations
• Evaluate convergent CNS technologies: biologics, gene and cell therapies, biomarkers, diagnostics
• Lead scientific due diligence in the context of licensing and/or partnerships
• Translate discoveries into preclinical and support early clinical development roadmaps. (Pre-Clinical/Phase 1-2)
• Engage KOLs, academic partners, and advisory boards to shape technology strategy as needed
• Advise internal R&D, Clinical, and Regulatory teams on convergence and combination approaches
• Lead point of contact on strategic partnerships, co-development deals, licensing opportunities
• Lead IP and freedom-to-operate assessment; support negotiation of term sheets and agreements
• Manage deal pipeline, CRM tracking, and executive reporting
• Develop, manage and present BD strategies and recommendations to leadership
• Represent the company at key conferences and partnering meetings
• Coordinate cross-functional deal diligence and integration

Skills

• PhD in Neuroscience, Biomedical Engineering, Molecular Biology, or related field
• 7–10 years in biotech/pharma/medtech, with 3–5 years in translational R&D (neuro-oncology, CNS delivery, or molecular biotech)
• 2–3 years in BD, licensing, or partnerships involving CNS assets or platform technologies
• Proven success in closing licensing or co-development deals
• Strong understanding of CNS drug delivery and BBB challenges
• Knowledge of biologics, gene/cell therapy, and molecular diagnostics
• Familiarity with FDA/EMA regulatory pathways for combination products
• IP and deal-structuring acumen (milestones, royalties, equity)
• Strategic and analytical thinking
• Scientific-commercial fluency
• Cross-functional leadership
• Negotiation and communication excellence
• Entrepreneurial mindset
• MBA or equivalent business training/experience
• MD or MD/PhD also considered

Benefits

• Flexible work environment
• Competitive perks and benefits
• Bonus and equity potential
• Travel ~25%

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