P ABOUT THE COMPANY /pp D-Sight is a clinical-stage biotech company, spin-off of Vall d’Hebron Research Institute (VHIR), pioneering a first-in-class neuroprotective eye drops for early intervention in diabetic retinopathy and glaucoma—two of the leading causes of preventable blindness globally. /pp Our team is dedicated to bringing forth solutions that will have a lasting impact on patient care and disease management. /pp JOB SUMMARY /pp We are looking for a Life Science Business Development Manager with a solid scientific background and sharp strategic mindset that will play a key role in aligning scientific execution with strategic business growth at D-Sight. This position is responsible for overseeing the planning and coordination of RD projects, managing external scientific collaborations, and supporting business development initiatives. The role bridges science and strategy, helping to drive the company's innovation, partnerships, and positioning within the biotech landscape. /pp KEY RESPONSIBILITIES /pp Business Development /pulli Supporting the business strategy (Development Plan, Target Opportunity Profile, Investor Deck, Regulatory Plan, Roadmap...). /lili Support deal origination through initial outreach, qualification of prospects, and coordination of conferences, meetings and presentations. /lili Help prepare business proposals, presentations, etc. to articulate value propositions to partners and/or clients. /lili Assist in the management and maintenance of BD databases and tools. /lili Support the creation, revision and execution providing strategic input to legal documents, including confidentiality agreements, material transfer agreements, consortium, services/consultancy and collaboration agreements. /lili Act as a strategic bridge between RD and the executive team, ensuring scientific developments are aligned with corporate objectives and commercial potential. /li /ulp Strategic analysis Market Intelligence /pulli Develop a deep understanding of the biotech and pharma landscape, key competitors, and industry trends. /lili Collaborate with scientific and clinical teams to extract and interpret relevant insights from biological data, clinical trial results, and regulatory information, focusing on their implications for business strategy. /lili Translate complex scientific findings into actionable business opportunities, supporting positioning, market access, and licensing efforts. /lili Build business cases to define challenges and opportunities for D-Sight and support strategic decision making. /lili Formulate data-driven, define challenges and positioning opportunities aligned with the company's growth and objectives. /lili Collaborate with the CEO to assess these challenges and opportunities to support strategic decision-making. /li /ulp Scientific and Project Management /pulli Responsible for creating and maintaining integrated project development plans and timelines, for tracking and reporting project progress, and for preparing project-related meeting minutes, presentations, reports, and documents. /lili Support in manuscript elaboration for grant applications, scientific study reports, RD technical partnerships, etc. /lili Responsible for managing collaborations with key stakeholders (mainly contract research organisations and collaborators from academia): build and maintain strong relationships and foster collaborative partnerships and alliances to drive the company's strategic initiatives. /li /ulp REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS /pp Education: Ph.D. degree in a relevant field /pp Experience: 4+ years’ experience in business development, strategic consulting, knowledge and tech transfer office or industry-facing scientific roles in biotech/start up. Strong ability to learn fast in areas outside core expertise. /pp Skills and competencies: /pulli Proven experience performing Project Management and Business Development. /lili Strong analytical, data analysis and problem-solving abilities, with attention to detail. /lili Pro active and results oriented with the ability to prioritize plans into concrete action. /lili Ability to work independently, take decisions, manage multiple projects, and adapt to changing priorities. /lili Ability to work and adapt in a fast paced environment. /lili Excellent communication and presentation, interpersonal skills, team player, comfort collaborating across technical and executive teams. /lili Proficiency with Excel and Power Point. /lili Fluent in English and Spanish. /li /ulp Preferred but not required: /pulli Experience in ophthalmology or neurodegeneration fields. /lili Previous exposure to licensing deals or partnership development. /lili Familiarity with clinical trial design and regulatory pathways (EMA, FDA). /lili MBA or formal training in business/strategy. /li /ulp WHAT WE OFFER /pp Impactful Work: The opportunity to be part of a disruptive biotech project with global impact. A dynamic, agile, and collaborative startup environment. /pp Competitive Salary: We offer a competitive salary matching with the qualifications and experience of the candidate. /pp Remote Work Flexibility: This position allows for a flexible, remote work arrangement to promote work-life balance. /pp Career Growth Development: Direct exposure to high-level strategy, licensing deals, and investor relations. Opportunities for professional growth in a fast-paced, innovative and robust scientific environment. /pp Commitment to Diversity Inclusion /pp We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment and are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status. /pp Application Instructions /pp Interested candidates for this exciting opportunity should submit a detailed resume and a cover letter explaining their qualifications and interest in the role to /pp Please include "Life Science Business Development Manager Application" in the subject line. We look forward to reviewing your application and discovering how your skills and experience align with our company’s needs. /p