Houston, Texas, United States · On-site
Position FLSA Status: FT Exempt Location: Houston, TX (on-site) Department: Project and Alliance Leadership Reports to: Head of PAL About CTMC CTMC is a pioneering biotech joint venture, formed by MD Anderson Cancer Cent…
Skills: Business development, Pipeline management, Cell therapy, Contract negotiation, Strategic planning
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The Director of Business Development leads the identification, evaluation, and execution of new business partnerships and contractual agreements for cell therapy development and manufacturing. This role also manages the company's pipeline, oversees CRM adoption, and represents the organization at scientific and corporate conferences.
Candidates must have a bachelor's degree and at least 15 years of biopharmaceutical experience, with a minimum of 6 years in a business development role. Strong negotiation skills, experience with CRM systems, and a background in cell therapy or related manufacturing fields are highly preferred.
Position FLSA Status: FT Exempt
Location: Houston, TX (on-site)
Department: Project and Alliance Leadership
CTMC is a pioneering biotech joint venture, formed by MD Anderson Cancer Center and National Resilience, located in the renowned Texas Medical Center. Our mission is to accelerate cell therapies from bench to bedside. We offer development and manufacturing expertise for a wide range of cell therapy modalities, including CAR-T and TIL, as well as viral vector manufacturing. Our expert team collaborates closely with MD Anderson’s research and clinical faculty, bringing impactful cell therapies to cancer patients.
Since inception in May 2022, our team has filed ten INDs and have received approval without delay, demonstrating our commitment to delivering innovative treatments to patients with speed and precision. Our team remains at the forefront of biomanufacturing practices, leveraging advanced technology and processes to deliver exceptional results.
Our state-of-the-art, 60,000 sq. ft. industrial facility in the Texas Medical Center is staffed by an integrated team of industry veterans and academic scientists who are passionate about bringing life-saving cures to patients. Our unique joint venture structure, with two highly established partners, provides us with the financial stability and long-term horizon to achieve our organizational goals.
At CTMC, we value our employees and offer a variety of development opportunities. We foster a team-first culture and a balanced work-life environment to ensure our staff is energized and engaged in our mission. If you share our passion for advancing the frontiers of medical science with innovative therapeutics and want to join a highly dedicated team committed to delivering novel cures to patients, we invite you to submit your application. We look forward to hearing from you and exploring how your skills and expertise can help us achieve our mission.
Overall Position Summary: This position leads business development activities across a wide range of new business pipeline management and contractual matters related to cell therapy development and manufacturing, technology partnerships, and Global Network Alliance collaborations—all of which are essential to advancing the company’s mission. This position will participate in the overall governance of the business development function of CTMC and support complex partnership agreements. This role resides within the Project and Alliance Leadership (PAL) team to facilitate efficient and productive transitions from opportunities to execution. The ideal candidate will have a passion to build out the business development function for CTMC with a focus on execution of emerging business opportunities.
The incumbent in this position works in an office environment. The incumbent in this position will use the following equipment and shall have the following physical demands:
Equipment- Computer, printer, fax, and telephone.
Physical Demands- Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer and must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at times. In addition, ability to sterile-gown and perform activities in the manufacturing suite as well as raw material area when applicable.
We accelerate development + manufacturing of innovative cell therapies to cure cancer.
CTMC is a purpose-driven cell therapy accelerator that partners with innovative biotech companies to bring transformative cancer treatments to patients faster. By integrating deep manufacturing expertise with financial and strategic co-development support, CTMC helps programs efficiently progress from early-stage development through clinical proof of concept. With a model centered around partnerships, platforms, and people, CTMC has enabled the successful filing of eight INDs in just three years. The company’s mission is to expand global access to cell therapies by building scalable manufacturing capabilities and empowering institutions—such as hospitals and cancer centers—to deliver these lifesaving treatments closer to patients.
Offices: 2130 W Holcombe Blvd, Houston, Texas 77030, US
We accelerate development + manufacturing of innovative cell therapies to cure cancer.
CTMC is a purpose-driven cell therapy accelerator that partners with innovative biotech companies to bring transformative cancer treatments to patients faster. By integrating deep manufacturing expertise with financial and strategic co-development support, CTMC helps programs efficiently progress from early-stage development through clinical proof of concept. With a model centered around partnerships, platforms, and people, CTMC has enabled the successful filing of eight INDs in just three years. The company’s mission is to expand global access to cell therapies by building scalable manufacturing capabilities and empowering institutions—such as hospitals and cancer centers—to deliver these lifesaving treatments closer to patients.
Offices: 2130 W Holcombe Blvd, Houston, Texas 77030, US
