Vice President, Corporate Development

5 hours ago

Toronto, Ontario, Canada Yorktown Search Partners Full time $120,000 - $250,000 per year


Vice President, Corporate Development

Confidential job posting by Yorktown Search on behalf of a confidential client

Location: Toronto, ON (Hybrid)

Overview

A leading biotechnology company is seeking a Vice President, Corporate Development to drive growth through licensing, partnerships, joint ventures, and strategic transactions. Reporting to the CEO, this executive will monetize intellectual property, cultivate relationships with multinational partners, and position the organization as a transaction-ready platform.

Key Responsibilities

  • Develop and execute a corporate development roadmap emphasizing licensing, joint ventures, and inorganic growth.
  • Originate, structure, and negotiate strategic transactions with global partners across pharma, consumer health, and adjacent sectors.
  • Support capital markets activities, including fundraising, investor relations, and potential public-markets pathways.
  • Partner with finance leadership on valuation, financial modeling, and scenario planning for prospective deals.
  • Maintain insight into competitive dynamics across relevant therapeutic and technology categories.
  • Represent the organization in external discussions with bankers, investors, and strategic advisors.

Qualifications

  • years in corporate development, investment banking, or licensing within biotechnology, life sciences, or adjacent regulated industries.
  • Proven track record executing high-value licensing and/or M&A transactions.
  • Established senior-level network across pharma, consumer health, and related verticals.
  • Familiarity with cross-border and public-markets transaction processes.
  • Exceptional negotiation, communication, and presentation skills; able to bridge science with commercial and financial strategy.
  • Entrepreneurial, execution-oriented leader comfortable in a high-growth environment.

Why This Role

Join a company at the intersection of science and capital markets. As VP, Corporate Development, you'll unlock portfolio value, forge partnerships with global strategics, and help position the platform for long-term liquidity events.

Application Process

To apply, please submit your resume. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.


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