Chai Discovery Logo

Chai Discovery

Business Development

Reposted 2 Months Ago
In-Office
San Francisco, CA, USA
Senior level
In-Office
San Francisco, CA, USA
Senior level
The VP, Business Development will drive strategic partnerships and manage complex deals while overseeing contracting workflows and maintaining IP strategy.
The summary above was generated by AI
About Chai Discovery

Chai Discovery builds the computer-aided design suite for molecules. Eli Lilly, GSK, Pfizer, Bristol Myers Squibb, argenx and Novartis all use Chai to power drug discovery programs. AI is reinventing life sciences the same way it reinvented software engineering, and our team is building that future.

We train frontier models that learn the underlying foundations of biochemical structure and interaction. We pair this with a computational workspace to iterate on molecules from idea to medicine, helping scientists move faster and develop medicines beyond the reach of existing methods.

We value diverse perspectives and are ready to find greatness in unexpected places.

About the role

We are building out our partnerships founding team and looking to make a few key hires to anchor the effort. You will help set the terms and drive deal execution with the world's leading life sciences companies, establishing relationships that will shape our future.

These are complex transactions with sophisticated partners. You'll need to lean into the many details that make these partnerships work, while creating urgency and alignment around a common vision.

This is a critical role at a pivotal time for the business: Deal volume and demand are accelerating fast. It will be a lot of fun, a lot of work, and extraordinarily rewarding.

About you

We index on outlier performance and relentless execution. You sweat the small stuff, you think big, you always take ownership, and you strive for win-win outcomes. We can count on you.

We value biopharma domain experience and deal-making savvy, and we are also more than willing to make a bet on rising talent. Low-ego, high-EQ, motivated and mission-driven is what we're looking for.

We offer

The opportunity to work at the vanguard of AI research and frontier biology, with world-class people, on a mission that matters. We protect and promote a culture of high velocity and ownership. We compensate our team accordingly.

HQ

Chai Discovery San Francisco, California, USA Office

San Francisco, California, United States

Similar Jobs

6 Hours Ago
Hybrid
77K-102K Annually
Senior level
77K-102K Annually
Senior level
Digital Media • eCommerce • Information Technology • Marketing Tech • Retail • Social Media • Analytics
Sources, negotiates, tests, and onboards new business opportunities across agencies, affiliates, publishers, ad networks, media channels, and technology partners. Manages relationships, paid media campaigns, budgets, funnels, pricing models, and optimization strategies across multiple health and wellness brands. Analyzes performance metrics, coordinates cross-functional initiatives with legal, accounting, technology, brand, creative, and copywriting teams, and supports revenue growth through new traffic and advertising opportunities.
Top Skills: FacebookJIRAShopify
9 Hours Ago
Remote or Hybrid
US
62K-68K Annually
Junior
62K-68K Annually
Junior
HR Tech • Information Technology • Professional Services • Sales • Software
Prospects target accounts through outbound calls, email, and other communications to generate new business opportunities. Identifies decision-makers, evaluates buying readiness and timelines, and develops business relationships. Collaborates with Marketing on campaigns, nurtures prospects through the customer journey, and records sales information, data, and metrics. The role requires strong communication, organization, multitasking, creativity, independence, and teamwork.
Top Skills: HrisLinkedin Sales NavigatorOutreachSaaSSalesforceSalesloft
Yesterday
Remote or Hybrid
US
67K-80K Annually
Senior level
67K-80K Annually
Senior level
Information Technology
Drives growth for F5 partner solutions by collaborating with sales teams, customers, and partner stakeholders. Builds pipeline, identifies target accounts, supports large transaction sales cycles, delivers presentations and training, forecasts sales, develops go-to-market plans, and coordinates legal and financial agreements. Serves as a subject matter expert while influencing executives, technical teams, procurement, and internal leadership to expand business and exceed sales targets.
Top Skills: F5

What you need to know about the San Francisco Tech Scene

San Francisco and the surrounding Bay Area attracts more startup funding than any other region in the world. Home to Stanford University and UC Berkeley, leading VC firms and several of the world’s most valuable companies, the Bay Area is the place to go for anyone looking to make it big in the tech industry. That said, San Francisco has a lot to offer beyond technology thanks to a thriving art and music scene, excellent food and a short drive to several of the country’s most beautiful recreational areas.

Key Facts About San Francisco Tech

  • Number of Tech Workers: 365,500; 13.9% of overall workforce (2024 CompTIA survey)
  • Major Tech Employers: Google, Apple, Salesforce, Meta
  • Key Industries: Artificial intelligence, cloud computing, fintech, consumer technology, software
  • Funding Landscape: $50.5 billion in venture capital funding in 2024 (Pitchbook)
  • Notable Investors: Sequoia Capital, Andreessen Horowitz, Bessemer Venture Partners, Greylock Partners, Khosla Ventures, Kleiner Perkins
  • Research Centers and Universities: Stanford University; University of California, Berkeley; University of San Francisco; Santa Clara University; Ames Research Center; Center for AI Safety; California Institute for Regenerative Medicine

Sign up now Access later

Create Free Account

Please log in or sign up to report this job.

Create Free Account