26 May 2026

Business Development Manager

Sanquin

Amsterdam

26 May 2026

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Sanquin's Sanquinnovate unit seeks a Business Development Manager to drive licensing and partnership strategies for its innovation portfolio. The role involves deal execution, stakeholder collaboration, and pipeline development in life sciences. Requires 3-5 years of relevant experience and a Master's degree in Life Sciences.

HybridFull-timeMid LevelLicensingBusiness Development

Business Development Manager

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HybridFull-timeMid LevelLicensing

Salary

Not specified

Work Location

Amsterdam, North Holland, Netherlands, NL

Work Model

On-site with flexibility, regular meetings in Amsterdam

Experience Required

5 years

Employment Type

Full-time

Experience Level

Mid-level (3-5 years)

Core Qualifications

Technical (Must-have)

licensingbusiness developmentdeal structuringcontract negotiationsIP positioningvalorizationpipeline developmentstakeholder managementpartner scoutingdue diligence

Soft Skills

proactivecan-do mentalityresilientself-drivenstrong communicatorcollaborationrelationship building

Key Responsibilities

•Drive licensing and partnerships: identify, structure, and execute licensing agreements, co-development deals, and strategic collaborations with pharmaceutical and diagnostics partners.
•Build internal alignment: work closely with researchers to understand scientific and clinical value, build trusted relationships, and guide projects through valorization.
•Pipeline development and scouting: proactively identify and assess high-potential research projects, strengthening the innovation pipeline.
•Asset and strategy management: develop robust business cases, define IP and freedom-to-operate strategies, and shape partnering approaches.
•Deal execution: lead negotiations, due diligence, and contracting processes.

Business DevelopmentLicensingLife SciencesValorizationPartnershipsSanquinAmsterdamHealthcareMid LevelOn-site

Key Responsibilities

•Drive licensing and partnerships: identify, structure, and execute licensing agreements, co-development deals, and strategic collaborations with pharmaceutical and diagnostics partners.

•Build internal alignment: work closely with researchers to understand scientific and clinical value, build trusted relationships, and guide projects through valorization.

•Pipeline development and scouting: proactively identify and assess high-potential research projects, strengthening the innovation pipeline.

•Asset and strategy management: develop robust business cases, define IP and freedom-to-operate strategies, and shape partnering approaches.

•Deal execution: lead negotiations, due diligence, and contracting processes.