Corporate Development Lead, Life Sciences

San Francisco, CA · full time · Lead / Staff / Principal

$325,000 – $425,000

Listed on Menlo Ventures Portfolio’s own careers site. You apply with them directly — we never stand between you and the employer.

What this role is

Anthropic is hiring a strategic leader to identify and execute deals in AI-applied life sciences—acquisitions, investments, and partnerships with biotech and clinical companies. The role suits someone with deep domain expertise in drug development, deal-making experience, and genuine technical fluency in AI.

Our summary, not Menlo Ventures Portfolio’s wording. The full posting is on their site.

Skills this role names

What they ask for

Required

Led complex M&A, investment, or partnership transactions from sourcing through close
Understand drug development lifecycle from discovery through commercialization
Strong technical fluency in AI and software
Strong analytical and financial modeling skills
Engage credibly with scientists, engineers, executives, and regulators
Comfortable in fast-paced, ambiguous environments
Clear writing and speaking with influence across levels
Deep interest in AI safety and Anthropic's mission

Nice to have

8–12 years in corporate development, investment banking, or investing with at least 5 years in life sciences, biotech, or healthcare technology
Advanced degree in life sciences (PhD, MD, PharmD) or MBA
Prior work at pharmaceutical company, biotech, CRO, or life sciences software company
Experience with AI/ML applied to biology, chemistry, or clinical operations
Established network among life sciences founders, healthcare VCs, and pharma business development leaders
Experience diligencing or integrating businesses under GxP, HIPAA, or similar regimes
Led post-merger integration or built a new business unit
Cross-border transaction experience in US, EU, and UK life sciences markets