Principal, Corporate Development, London

The role

You will lead the inorganic growth strategy and execution for Isomorphic Labs. You will manage the end-to-end lifecycle of corporate transactions including acquisitions, minority investments, and strategic ventures.

What you will do

• Map the external landscape across digital biology, biotechnology, and enabling technologies
• Assess scientific validity, technological differentiation, and strategic fit of opportunities
• Build relationships with Machine Learning, R&D, and Commercial partners
• Synthesize scientific, technical, and financial considerations into executive recommendations
• Run corporate deals from business case development to closing
• Execute investments and partnership structures to build the tech-bio ecosystem
• Act as the primary filter for inbound opportunities
• Manage the operational cadence of cross-functional corporate development workflows
• Maintain pipeline tracking and executive reporting
• Support broader strategy and operational projects

Required qualifications

• Degree or equivalent domain experience in life-sciences related field
• Proven experience in Corporate Development, Venture Capital / Company Creation, or Life Sciences Investment Banking / Private Equity
• Demonstrated track record of leading transactions from business case development to legal close
• Proven experience in valuation methodologies, creative deal structuring, and executive communication
• Demonstrated ability to drive the operational rhythm of a lean, matrixed team
• Proven track record in business partnering, influencing senior leadership, and stakeholder management

About the company

Isomorphic Labs was launched in 2021 to advance human health by building on and beyond the Nobel-winning AlphaFold system. The company uses AI models to accelerate scientific discovery and design novel molecules.