Job Specifications
Role Overview
As Chief Business Officer (CBO), you will lead the commercial strategy and business growth across the life sciences and biopharma sectors. You will act as the key bridge between our scientific, data, and technology teams and our partners, translating complex immunology and AI-driven insights into actionable value for clients. Your mission is to expand the commercial footprint, build strategic collaborations, and position the company as a trusted partner for pharma and biotech organisations seeking cutting-edge computational immunology solutions.
Key Responsibilities
Develop and execute the company’s commercial and partnership strategy to drive revenue growth and market expansion.
Identify, qualify, and secure new business opportunities with pharma, biotech, and academic partners.
Build and maintain strong executive relationships with clients, collaborators, and key stakeholders across R&D, translational science, and clinical domains.
Lead high-impact client engagements, presentations, and solution proposals, effectively articulating the value of our AI and data-driven platforms.
Collaborate closely with scientific, data science, and product teams to deliver tailored solutions that address complex immunology and translational research needs.
Negotiate partnership and commercial agreements that deliver long-term strategic value.
Track, forecast, and report commercial performance and pipeline progress using CRM and analytical tools.
Monitor market trends in immunology, AI, and precision medicine to inform commercial strategy.
Represent the company at key industry conferences, summits, and partnering events.
Mentor and grow the commercial and business development teams, fostering a high-performance culture.
Skills & Qualifications
Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Life Sciences, Computational Biology, Bioinformatics, Immunology, or a related field; MBA or business qualification is a plus.
8+ years of commercial or business leadership experience within biotech, life sciences, or healthtech sectors.
Proven track record in building partnerships with pharma, biotech, or academic organisations, ideally within data-driven or AI-enabled science.
Strong understanding of translational research, immunology, and digital health landscapes.
Exceptional communication, negotiation, and relationship-building skills at both executive and scientific levels.
Strategic thinker with a hands-on, results-oriented approach.
Experience managing complex sales cycles and multi-stakeholder partnerships.
Comfortable with international travel (30–50%+).
Proficiency with CRM systems (Salesforce, HubSpot) and productivity tools (Microsoft Office / Google Suite).
Please send an updated version of your CV to agreatorex@barringtonjames.com or apply within
About the Company
The global Life Sciences industry is dominant in today's world. Drug development processes are progressing faster than ever before. The need for vaccines, treatments and medical devices continues to grow at an exponential rate to ensure treatment for disease reaches those it needs to.
That means for Barrington James, we grow at the same speed. With 14 global offices specialising in niche areas of the Life Science industry, we are ready to support our growing group of clients in sourcing the most, senior, specialist and rare...
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