Responsibilities

• Maintain and update an opportunities database to identify potential collaboration/in-licensing opportunities and contribute to build a credible pipeline.
• Assist in maximizing the value of Dynavax assets by out-licensing.
• Working together with the relevant internal functions, evaluate, negotiate, and close, preclinical and clinical stage vaccine opportunities/collaborations.
• Establish, manage, and maintain relationships with partners in industry, academic institutions, and government.
• Independently develop ideas/proposals for collaboration

Qualifications

• BS degree required; PhD/MD/MS preferred.
• Ability to understand the underlying science and business of Dynavax.
• 3 years relevant business development experience; vaccine industry experience is strongly preferred.
• Experience in successfully leading, negotiating, and closing collaborative deals with industry, academia, and government.
• Demonstrated analytical skills.
• Outstanding collaboration and relationship-building skills
• Ability to learn quickly and thrive in a fast-paced environment.
• Outstanding communication skills
• Highly organized, ability to manage multiple projects and priorities
• Ability to sit; stand; walk; reach with arms and hands; lift and move small objects; and use hands to keyboard and perform other office related tasks including repetitive movement of the wrists, hands and/or fingers.
• Occasional travel required, as needed.

Pay Range

• The estimated salary range for this position is $128,000 to $152,000. Final pay determinations may depend on various factors, including, but not limited to experience level, education, geographical location, knowledge, skills, and abilities. The total compensation package for this position also includes other compensation elements such as stock equity awards and participation in our Company's discretionary annual bonus program. Dynavax also offers a full range of health and welfare insurance benefits, 401(k) company match, and paid time off benefits, including 17 paid holidays in 2024.