Associate Director, Business Development Licensing (ADC)

Location: Remote, Shanghai, China

Company

hirify.global develops technologies and services that support the delivery of life-changing medicines, including antibody-drug conjugate technologies.

What you will do

• Develop and execute the go-to-market strategy for the ADC technology platform in China with local commercial teams.
• Identify, evaluate, and execute partnering and out-licensing opportunities, including due diligence, quantitative analysis, deal structuring, negotiations, and contract execution.
• Plan partnering outreach campaigns in China and manage the global business development pipeline.
• Build and maintain relationships with biotech, pharmaceutical, and strategic partners across China.
• Analyze market trends, competitive landscapes, and emerging opportunities to inform commercial and business development strategies.
• Present ADC capabilities and collaborate with business, technical, and senior leadership teams to deliver partnership and commercial outcomes.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Life Sciences, Chemistry, Biotechnology, Pharmacy, Business, or a related discipline, or equivalent relevant experience.
• Solid understanding of antibody-drug conjugates, bioconjugation technologies, or related modalities, with the ability to communicate complex scientific concepts commercially.
• Proven experience leading business development and complex out-licensing activities in the biopharmaceutical industry, from prospecting through negotiation and deal closure.
• Commercial acumen in developing and executing go-to-market approaches, evaluating growth opportunities, negotiating complex agreements, and shaping partnership strategies.
• Strong relationship-building and stakeholder management skills with senior external partners, business leaders, and scientific stakeholders.
• Strong analytical and communication skills, including translating complex scientific and technical information into business propositions.
• Ability to work independently and collaborate across global, cross-functional teams in a fast-paced environment.

Culture & Benefits

• Agile career development and a dynamic, inclusive, and ethical working culture.
• Compensation programs recognizing high performance.
• Benefits vary according to the role and location.
• Ownership, problem-solving, continuous learning, collaboration, and work that impacts customers and patients are valued.