Senior Associate, Corporate Development

Senior Associate, Corporate Development Location Lexington, MA Employment duration Full time ID 1145 ​We are a dedicated group of scientists, physicians, and businesspeople working together toward one goal: to discover and develop therapies that can unleash the power of the body’s immune system to treat and potentially cure cancer. We are passionate about the work we do every day at Agenus to deliver on the promise of immuno-oncology. If you’re looking for an inspired environment, passionate colleagues, and a culture that nurtures learning, innovation and team success, we invite you to join us. The role: This role will include leading and supporting projects across Business Development, Strategic Finance, and Investor Relations. It will require project management effort and coordination across cross-functional teams comprising members of the Clinical, R&D, Commercial, Legal, Regulatory, and CMC teams. Within each of the focus areas the following efforts will be part of the roles and responsibilities of this new hire. In the role you will: Investor Relations · Recurring investor engagement · Coordination of, and potential participation in, annual Healthcare Conferences · Sell-side analyst engagement · Coordination of, and potential participation in, other recurring activities, including monthly retail shareholder calls, quarterly earnings announcements, non-deal road shows, R&D and Investor days at Medical congresses, and the annual shareholder meeting Strategic Finance · Management and refinement of Agenus all-company multi year pro forma financial model · Long Range Development Planning · Same broad strategic efforts for Agenus, MiNK, and SaponiQx · CMC partnership efforts Business Development & Capital Formation · Maintenance and continued management of active royalty agreements and strategic partnerships · Continued engagement with prospective pharma partners for BOT/BAL · Potential leadership of/participation in integration needs post-pharma partnership · Continued engagement with prospective BOT/BAL regional partnerships (MENA, LATAM, APAC, E.Europe/CIS) · AGEN2373 go-forward BD needs · Annual key meetings (JPM, ASCO, BIO) · Maintenance of interaction tracking tools (Monday.com, Excel) · SaponiQx BD interactions (vaccine manufacturers, pharma service providers, supply/materials resellers) · Planning and potential leadership of additional active out licensing activities for other assets Qualifications: About You Bachelor’s degree required; advanced degree (MBA, MS, or related) preferred 8–10 years of relevant experience in life sciences, biotech, pharma, consulting, investment banking, or corporate/business development roles Solid understanding of the biopharma landscape, including drug development stages, regulatory considerations, and commercial drivers Strong financial and analytical skills with experience building and managing financial models and development plans Demonstrated ability to manage complex, cross-functional projects with attention to detail and timely delivery Prior experience in investor relations, corporate strategy, or business development within healthcare/biotech strongly preferred Excellent communication and presentation skills, with comfort engaging investors, analysts, and external partners in both written and verbal settings Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines in a fast-paced environment Proficiency in Excel, PowerPoint, and collaboration/project management tools (e.g., Monday.com) Collaborative mindset with the ability to work effectively across Clinical, R&D, Commercial, Legal, Regulatory, and CMC teams Learn More About Agenus Explore our innovative pipeline and connect with us on LinkedIn. Why You’ll Love Working at Agenus We're proud to offer a comprehensive and inclusive benefits program designed to support your well-being, growth, and life outside of work: Medical, Dental & Vision Coverage – Competitive options for both US & UK employees Flexible Spending Accounts – For healthcare and dependent care expenses (US) Flexible Vacation Plan – We believe time away leads to better thinking and innovation. Care.com Memberships – Support for family care (US) Education Assistance Program – Invest in your learning and development (US) 401(k) Match Employee Stock Purchase Plan Employee Assistance Program (EAP) – Resources for mental health, well-being, and life support Reward & Recognition Program – Celebrate contributions that move the mission forward What We Believe Patients First. We’re here to make a difference—for every cancer patient. Bold & United. Big goals require strong teams. Integrity Always. Respect and honesty guide everything we do. Own It. We take responsibility—for results and how we achieve them. Always Learning. Curiosity drives innovation. Bring Your Best. Every day matters.