At Two Bear Capital we believe in partnering with our founders to build the best teams and networks possible. We look forward to hearing from you for our new Head of Business Development in Oncology.

Chief Business Officer / Head of Business Development

AI-Driven Oncology Therapeutics | Strategic Partnerships | Pharma & Biotech Licensing

Sanavia

https://www.sanavia.bio/

Location: Remote (U.S.-based preferred) | HQ presence in New York City as needed

Engagement Type: Advisor, Fractional, Contract-to-Hire, or Full-Time Executive Leadership

About Sanavia

Sanavia is an AI-driven oncology company focused on advancing next-generation cancer therapeutics through the integration of artificial intelligence, translational science, and innovative biologic approaches. The company is developing differentiated oncology programs involving antibody and conjugate technologies designed to address high-value opportunities in precision oncology and targeted therapeutics.

Sanavia is building at the intersection of computational discovery, therapeutic innovation, and strategic collaboration. As the company expands its platform and pipeline, it is seeking a senior business development leader to help establish and execute partnering strategies with pharmaceutical and biotechnology companies globally.

Position Summary

Sanavia is seeking an experienced and highly connected Chief Business Officer or Head of Business Development to lead strategic partnering and external business development initiatives across the company’s oncology portfolio and AI-enabled therapeutic platform efforts.

This individual will play a central role in shaping Sanavia’s corporate growth strategy, helping position the company and its programs to pharmaceutical and biotechnology partners, investors, and strategic collaborators.

The ideal candidate combines:

• Experience in a pharma company or for a biotech backed by a top tier life science VC firm
• Deep relationships across pharmaceutical and biotechnology business development organizations
• Strong scientific understanding of oncology therapeutics, antibodies, biologics, and conjugate technologies
• A proven track record of sourcing, structuring, negotiating, and closing licensing or collaboration transactions
• Insight into current pharma investment priorities, external innovation strategies, and oncology partnering trends
• The ability to translate sophisticated science and AI-enabled therapeutic approaches into compelling partnership narratives

This role is ideal for a senior executive who thrives in entrepreneurial environments and is excited about helping shape the commercial trajectory of an emerging oncology company.

The position may initially begin in an advisory or fractional capacity with the opportunity to transition into a full-time executive leadership role as the organization grows.

Key Responsibilities

Strategic Business Development

• Develop and execute partnering strategies for Sanavia Bio’s oncology programs and AI-enabled therapeutic platform technologies
• Identify, cultivate, and manage relationships with pharmaceutical and biotechnology companies aligned with the company’s scientific and commercial objectives
• Lead outreach and strategic discussions with BD, licensing, R&D, translational medicine, and corporate strategy teams
• Build and manage a high-quality pipeline of collaboration, licensing, and strategic partnership opportunities
• Represent Sanavia Bio at major industry conferences, partnering meetings, investor events, and scientific forums

Transaction Leadership

• Lead evaluation, structuring, negotiation, and execution of licensing, co-development, and strategic collaboration agreements
• Coordinate diligence processes with internal scientific, legal, and executive stakeholders
• Help develop partnering materials, strategic narratives, non-confidential presentations, and external positioning strategies
• Advise company leadership on transaction strategy, valuation considerations, and market dynamics

Scientific & Market Positioning

• Translate complex oncology science and AI-enabled discovery approaches into compelling narratives for pharmaceutical and biotech audiences
• Provide insight into competitive landscapes, emerging oncology trends, and pharma external innovation priorities
• Advise on positioning Sanavia Bio’s programs relative to areas of industry interest, including targeted oncology therapeutics, antibodies, biologics, conjugates, precision oncology, and AI-enabled drug discovery
• Identify high-priority strategic relationships and partnership targets across pharma and biotech

Executive Leadership

• Serve as a strategic advisor to company leadership and investors
• Help shape long-term corporate and partnering strategy
• Contribute to future business development team buildout and organizational growth
• Help establish Sanavia Bio as a credible and differentiated partner within the oncology ecosystem

Qualifications

Required Experience

• 10–20+ years of experience in pharmaceutical, biotechnology, oncology, or life sciences business development
• Demonstrated success sourcing, negotiating, and closing licensing and collaboration deals in oncology or biologics
• Active and current network across pharmaceutical and biotechnology business development organizations
• Strong understanding of oncology therapeutics, antibody-based technologies, biologics, conjugates, and related modalities
• Familiarity with AI-driven drug discovery, precision oncology, or computational therapeutic approaches strongly preferred
• Experience presenting scientific and strategic narratives to executive and partner audiences

Scientific Background

• Advanced scientific training strongly preferred (PhD, MD, PharmD, or equivalent experience)
• Deep understanding of oncology drug development and biologic therapeutic strategies
• Ability to engage credibly with scientific founders, translational researchers, and pharmaceutical diligence teams

Ideal Candidate Profile

• Highly relationship-oriented with strong industry credibility
• Entrepreneurial and comfortable operating in fast-moving, early-stage environments
• Strategic thinker with strong commercial instincts
• Able to independently generate and advance meaningful partnering discussions
• Experienced navigating both scientific and corporate stakeholders
• Passionate about helping innovative oncology therapies reach patients

Preferred Backgrounds

• AI-enabled oncology or therapeutics companies
• Pharmaceutical business development and licensing organizations
• Oncology-focused strategic partnerships or alliance management groups
• Venture-backed therapeutic platform companies
• Oncology transaction advisory or strategy consulting environments

Experience with antibody therapeutics, antibody-drug conjugates (ADCs), targeted oncology approaches, biologics, translational oncology, or AI-enabled therapeutic discovery is highly desirable.

Engagement Structure

Sanavia is open to multiple engagement structures depending on candidate profile and availability, including:

• Strategic Advisor
• Fractional Executive
• Contract-to-Hire
• Full-Time Executive Leadership

Compensation structure will be competitive and may include a combination of cash compensation, milestone incentives, advisory equity, or long-term incentive participation.

Join Sanavia

Sanavia is building the future of AI-driven oncology therapeutics and is seeking a strategic business development leader who can help accelerate the company’s partnerships, visibility, and long-term impact within the pharmaceutical and biotechnology ecosystem.

Interested candidates should submit a resume or executive biography along with a brief summary of relevant oncology partnering, licensing, and transaction experience.