Job Specifications
About us and our mission
Orakl Oncology’s ambition is to transform cancer into a chronic disease by expanding the therapeutic arsenal in oncology, enabling more patients to access effective treatments and improving the fight against resistance and relapse.
Orakl is built on a fundamental observation: while artificial intelligence can accelerate drug development and reduce costs, it requires a paradigm shift. Used alone, AI cannot predict complex living systems. This is why Orakl places biological intelligence at the core of drug development, designing a next-generation platform that tightly integrates patient-derived biology with artificial intelligence.
Orakl supports the pharmaceutical industry at the two stages of drug development most exposed to biological risk: identify new targets and predict clinical trial outcomes prior to first-in-human administration. To date, Orakl is able to predict up to 95% of oncology clinical trial outcomes, notably in colorectal and pancreatic cancers.
Building on these results, Orakl is pursuing ambitious growth objectives with the goal of establishing itself as a leading global TechBio player in oncology.
The position
Orakl Oncology is a pioneering TechBio company at the intersection of biology, data, and prediction. We are looking for a Business Development Manager who will play a central role in building and executing our partnership strategy across biopharma and drug designer companies in the EU and the US.
This role is both highly strategic and deeply operational. You will be responsible for initiating partnerships, structuring tailored deal proposals, leading negotiations, and driving deals through to signature. You will own the full business development lifecycle, from pipeline generation to contract execution.
Reporting directly to the CEO, you will fuel and advance the partnership pipeline, working closely with scientific, R&D, and leadership teams to translate Orakl’s technology into compelling, client-specific value propositions.
Preferred location: France or Europe. The role involves frequent international travel, including regular round trips to Paris, the EU/UK, and the USA.
Key responsibilities
Define and execute Orakl’s partnership strategy aligned with corporate objectives
Source, initiate, and progress strategic partnerships with pharma, biotech, and drug designer companies
Lead deal structuring and negotiations, including upfronts, milestones, and royalty frameworks
Own opportunities from first contact through deal signature
Identify client-specific needs and build tailor-made partnership models
Actively fuel and manage the BD pipeline with strong autonomy
Develop and refine external BD materials and representations
Work cross-functionally with scientific and technical teams to deeply understand Orakl’s platform and translate science into value
Profile & qualifications
7+ years of experience in business development within life sciences, biotech, pharma, or TechBio
Proven track record of originating and closing complex partnership deals
Strategic thinker with hands-on execution mindset
Knowledge of oncology drug development and experience with AI, data, or biology-driven platforms is a strong plus
Fluent English required; international experience highly valued
Interested? Apply and we will be in touch!
About the Company
We are Hlx Life Sciences. A specialised talent consultancy addressing the critical shortage of skilled professionals in the life sciences sector worldwide.
Drawing from our leadership and advisory boards first-hand experience, we understand the unique challenges faced by growing Life Science organisations.
With a variety of services that will revolutionise the talent services market, our offices in Basel and London are positioned to make a meaningful global impact and drive positive change in the life sciences industry.
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