Director Business Development OPX Biotechnologies

This position works in partnership with the Vice President, Business Development in developing and implementing the company's business growth strategy, marketing analysis, product planning and customer/partner relationship strategies. Identifies, develops, and negotiates strategic business relationships that could include among others, joint ventures, joint development agreements, technology licensing, development contracts, off-take agreements, feedstock supply agreements and services agreements. Negotiates strategic relationships with other companies and supports efforts to secure partnership and strategic alliance contracts. Researches and analyzes the company's markets, competition and product mix. Performs literature research, analyzes and summarizes data, and makes presentations on new market and technical areas. The ideal candidate will have an MBA or other business-related post graduate degree, with undergraduate background in a scientific or engineering field. Ten years work experience in the specialty chemicals, fuels/energy, and/or biotechnology industries with depth of experience in business development, finance and product management related roles required. Experience must demonstrate success in the completion of strategic partnerships, merger & acquisitions, and/or technology licensing deals, ideally within the specialty chemicals industry. Analytical skills and advanced ability in market research and financial analysis required.

Location:	5541 Central Avenue Boulder, CO 80301 United States