Job description
VP of Growth and Strategy (remote)
At RefinedScience, our mission is to advance care by bringing together the best science, data and minds – disease by disease, patient by patient, cell by cell to discover pathways to life beyond disease.
WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR
We seek a highly skilled leader who will oversee the identification and in-licensing of high-potential, failed, or abandoned clinical-stage assets, initially focusing on blood cancers and expanding into other conditions. The role involves developing and executing strategic roadmaps, leading business development and licensing activities, and cultivating partnerships to maximize asset value and create new revenue streams, such as companion diagnostics and validation services. They will also play a pivotal role in securing funding, mentoring teams, and representing Refined Science within the industry, positioning the company as a leader in AI-driven drug development.
KEY ACTIVITIES
- Develop and refine a strategic roadmap for asset identification and development, starting with blood cancers and expanding into other areas, while maintaining the agility to pursue opportunistic deals as they arise.
- Leverage AI and market insights to prioritize target indications and assets for in-licensing, ensuring alignment with company capabilities and market needs.
- Identify and develop strategies for additional service lines (or spinouts), including precision diagnostics and validation services for investors and pharma partners.
- Support all efforts to raise additional funds to support the company, including eventual dilutive (venture capital, pharma development deals) and non-dilutive funding opportunities (grants, philanthropy) to support company growth and innovation.
- Lead and mentor a team responsible for sourcing, evaluating, negotiating, and executing in-licensing and out-licensing deals.
- Build and manage a robust pipeline of failed or abandoned Phase I/II assets suitable for in-licensing and development, leveraging industry networks and data-driven insights.
- Structure and negotiate complex partnership, licensing, and collaboration agreements with biopharma, academic, and investor partners.
- Develop and maintain strong relationships with external stakeholders—including pharma, biotech, academic institutions, and investors—to identify new business opportunities and enhance Refined Science’s reputation as a partner of choice.
- Track and report on progress toward strategic and revenue goals, providing regular updates to the President and Board.
MUST HAVES
- Advanced degree in life sciences, business, or related field (MBA, PhD, MD, or equivalent preferred).
- 10+ years of experience in strategy, business development, or corporate development within biopharma, diagnostics, or healthcare technology, with a track record of successful negotiation of complex deals.
- Exceptional negotiation, communication, and relationship-building skills.
- Proven ability to work cross-functionally and influence at all levels, including Board and external partners.
- Willingness to travel to RefinedScience location (Denver, CO) and travel up to 25%).
NICE TO HAVES
- Comprehensive knowledge of drug development processes, focusing on translational and early clinical development (Phase I/II).
- Demonstrated ability to build and lead high-performing teams in fast-paced, entrepreneurial environments.
WHY YOU’LL LOVE REFINED SCIENCE
Team + Values
At RefinedScience, we seamlessly integrate top-tier clinical and biological data with expert knowledge to provide unparalleled insights. We maximize patient impact with these unique insights by optimizing clinical trial probability of success and time to actionable results. We work across biopharma and we are a trusted partner in achieving better results, faster – working together to unlock strategic advantage.
Our Values
- Act with Purpose – We believe in rigor through deliberate and thoughtful actions
- Be Curious – Curiosity is the spark that ignites innovation and growth
- Take Ownership – True ownership leads to pride and commitment in the work we do
- Invest in Relationships – Building strong connections is the foundation for effective collaboration and trust for long term success
- Embrace Agility – We celebrate agile thinking, resilience, and adaptability
WHAT WE OFFER
The target salary range is $225,000 to $300,000 annually.
Base pay offered may vary within the posted range based on several factors, including but not limited to education, job-related knowledge, skills, experience, and location.
We are interested in every qualified candidate who is eligible to work in the United States. However, we are not able to sponsor visas.
BENEFITS
- Medical, Dental and Vision insurance
- Life, AD&D, Short-term and Long-term Disability Insurance (none is100% covered)
- HSA Spending Accounts
- 22 Vacation days
- 10 Paid Holidays and Sick Time (120 hours per year)
- 401(K) Plan
At Refined Sciences, we believe diversity drives innovation. In order to commit to health for ALL PEOPLE and create positive impact, we’re building a culture where difference is valued. We take a holistic approach. We’re always growing our network of people, programs and tools all designed to help employees grow and manage their careers.
