Director/Senior Director of Business Development
Who We Are
At Psylo, we are pioneering the development of next-generation therapeutics to treat central nervous system disorders. Our first objective is to develop widely accessible medications that offer improved treatments to standards of care for psychiatric and neurological illnesses by taking our inspiration from the promise of psychedelic molecules. We use cutting-edge technologies including computationally-enhanced drug discovery, to develop novel, potent compounds that can overcome the clinical limitations of conventional psychedelics as therapeutic agents. Our commitment is to transform these breakthrough therapies into accessible and inclusive healthcare solutions.
About the Role
Psylo is rapidly expanding, and after three years of rigorous drug-discovery has developed a differentiated pipeline of promising neuroplastogens which have been extensively optimized and screened. In line with a recent funding round Psylo is now a US Delaware c-corp with labs at Colorado University in Boulder, Colorado, and an Australian subsidiary with labs at University of New South Wales in Sydney, Australia.
Psylo seeks an experienced Business Development leader to play a crucial role in driving the growth and success of our organization through fundraising, strategic partnerships and investor relations. This pivotal role requires a deep understanding of the biopharma industry, coupled with exceptional business acumen, substantial industry network, and a proven track record in fundraising. Reporting to the Chief Executive Officer, this is an exciting opportunity for a candidate who has a strong scientific background, consulting and/or business development experience and a strong desire to roll up their sleeves and create meaningful business impact by helping shape the course of the company’s future growth.
This role will begin part time (2-3 days per week) with the expectation that hours will increase as needed. Travel will be required at times.
Location and Start Date
Remote, US based. Candidate must be able to work across time zones with team members in Australia and Colorado. Psylo has an office in Boulder; employees in this vicinity are welcome to join the team in person. This role is expected to have a start date in summer 2024.
Responsibilities
Partnerships and Business Development Strategy:
Fundraising:
Qualifications
Compensation
Base full time salary range of $150-200K (prorated for fractional start at 3 days per week) with additional performance based compensation of up to 200% and Employee Stock Option Plan.
Equal Opportunity Employer
Psylo, Inc. is committed to operating a workplace free of discrimination and harassment. We expect every Psylosider to cultivate and maintain our company values of Honesty, Empathy, Accountability, Self-reliance, and Diversity. Through these values, our team maintains a community where everyone has the opportunity to feel included, respected, and encouraged to learn and grow. We provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified candidates and employees, we take responsibility for self-examination of our unconscious bias, and strive for the best inclusionary hiring practices.