Skape Bio

Skape Bio is a biotechnology company revolutionizing GPCR drug discovery through AI-powered protein design and high-throughput screening technology. Their innovative platform integrates deep…

AI-poweredDrug DiscoveryGPCRHigh-throughput ScreeningProtein DesignTherapeuticsskape.bio

Skape Bio

Skape Bio is a biotechnology company revolutionizing GPCR drug discovery through AI-powered protein design and high-throughput screening technology. Their innovative platform integrates deep…

AI-poweredDrug DiscoveryGPCRHigh-throughput ScreeningProtein DesignTherapeuticsskape.bio

HQCopenhagen, DK

Team Size12

Open Jobs3

Total Funding-

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VP of Business Development

On-SiteCopenhagen, Capital Region of, DK

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At Skape Bio we're looking for a VP of Business Development to join our team.

About The Job Skape Bio is an early-stage, venture-backed biotechnology company, co-founded by Nobel Laureate David Baker to develop de novo designed miniprotein therapeutics for GPCRs. Our platform integrates computational design, protein engineering, novel screening technology and translational science to deliver breakthrough medicines where significant unmet medical needs remain and traditional modalities have failed to provide a solution.

We are building a highly collaborative team where passionate individuals thrive in a hands-on, high-impact environment. Our culture is open and supportive, emphasizing initiative, teamwork, rapid learning, and high standards.

Role Overview We are seeking a visionary and commercially astute Business Development leader to architect and drive the corporate growth strategy for Skape Bio’s miniprotein platform. This role will focus on translating our breakthrough de novo design capabilities into high-value licensing deals, R&D collaborations and strategic alliances.

The successful candidate will mirror the "Science-First" deal-making approach seen in top-tier biotechs, possessing the technical depth to engage with R&D heads and the commercial acumen to negotiate complex term sheets with external counterparts. This is a pivotal opportunity to build the Business Development function from the ground up in an exciting highly novel modality-focused platform company.

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Strategic Deal Leadership: Define and execute the global business development strategy, identifying potential partners for platform collaborations, co-development alliances and asset licensing where Skape’s platform represents a unique strategic fit.
Transaction Execution: Lead the full lifecycle of deal-making—from initial outreach and scientific due diligence to the negotiation of term sheets and definitive agreements for out-licensing and platform collaborations.
Alliance Management: Establish and lead strategic alliances, ensuring that joint R&D programs meet technical milestones while maximizing long-term value for Skape Bio.
Company Representation: Serve as the primary face of Skape Bio at major healthcare partnering conferences (e.g., J.P. Morgan, BIO, Bio-Europe), leveraging a deep network of pharma, biotech, and VC contacts.

Qualifications

PhD in Life Sciences (Biochemistry, Pharmacology, or related); a dual degree (MBA) is highly desirable.
Typically 10+ years of industry experience in Biopharma Business Development, with a proven track record of closing high-value licensing or platform collaborations.
Solid understanding of biologics discovery, GPCR biology, or AI-driven drug discovery platforms to enable "peer-to-peer" technical discussions.
Demonstrated ability to lead complex, multi-party negotiations with a focus on execution.
Proven ability to work effectively in small, fast-moving, cross-functional teams.

Preferred Experience

Experience in working for VC backed companies, on novel biologic modalities and working with a broad range of pharma and biotech companies.
Familiarity with the commercial and competitor landscape of relevant therapeutic areas.
An established and active network of BD counterparts, decision-makers and senior stakeholders across Corporate landscape.

What We Offer

Frontier technology: We’re building an AI-driven GPCR discovery engine, proven by the world’s first de novo designed agonists and powered by a breakthrough screening platform.
Supportive and ambitious culture: thoughtful teammates, direct communication, and a bias toward action and learning.
High trust, high ownership: minimal bureaucracy, wide scope, and meaningful responsibility from day one.
BII home base: centrally located in Copenhagen, embedded in the BioInnovation Institute, with access to excellent shared infrastructure and community.
Competitive compensation: salary and benefits including warrants, pension, lunch, and private health insurance.

Apply for the job Do you want to join our team as our new VP, Business Development? Then we'd love to hear about you!