[Remote] Associate Director of Business Development and Operations

Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Leal Therapeutics is a clinical-stage biotechnology company developing novel neuro-metabolic therapeutics for diseases of the central nervous system. They are seeking an Associate Director to join their Business Development and Operations team, responsible for managing corporate budgets, supporting fundraising operations, and leading competitive intelligence efforts.

Responsibilities

• Own and manage corporate budget in close collaboration with functional leads, project management, and FP&A team to maintain accurate cash runway forward projections
• Build and maintain forecasting scenarios and other budget analyses required to inform fundraising strategy and support broader BD & Operations priorities
• Support fundraising operations including investor tracking, data room management, diligence requests, and maintenance/ development of effective external communication materials
• Lead competitive intelligence efforts, synthesizing market and landscape insights to inform strategic decision-making
• Support investor relations including presentations to Board of Directors
• Support IP strategy development in collaboration with counsel
• Support negotiations of contracts with external parties, in collaboration with counsel
• Support other cross-functional organizational operations (e.g., website and public communications, teambuilding and offsite planning, HR support, etc.)

Skills

• Bachelor's/Bachelor's equivalent or higher degree preferably in a life science, finance, or economics
• 3-5 years of professional experience in life sciences-focused management consulting, investment banking, venture capital, equity research, and/or corporate/operational role in a biotech/pharma/therapeutics company
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint
• Strong organizational skillset with ability to manage multiple concurrent workstreams
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced, dynamic environment
• Passion for bringing new therapies to serve patients with unmet medical needs
• Advanced degree preferred (e.g., MS, MBA)

Company Overview