Director, Strategy & Business Development

Cytokinetics · South San Francisco, CA

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CommercialFull-time$236k–$275kCompany career page

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Role summary

Cytokinetics seeks a strategic leader to drive business development analytics, enterprise planning, and AI initiatives. The role combines drug revenue forecasting and valuation modeling with cross-functional strategic planning and emerging technology program management.

What they're looking for

4-7+ years in strategy consulting, investment banking, corporate strategy, or biotech/pharma business development
Demonstrated expertise building top-down drug revenue forecasts from epidemiology, pricing, and uptake assumptions
Strong quantitative skills in rNPV, DCF, comparable transactions, and sensitivity analysis
Proficiency with large language models, prompt engineering, and lightweight AI automation tools
Ability to structure complex problems into decision-ready recommendations for senior leadership
Excellent executive communication and board-level credibility
MBA, PhD, MD, or equivalent experience preferred; cardiovascular or rare disease knowledge a plus

What you'll be doing

Build and own first-pass drug revenue forecasts translating epidemiology, pricing, and market assumptions into commercial projections
Develop and apply valuation models including rNPV and scenario analysis to support business development deal evaluation
Lead annual strategic planning cycles and board presentation preparation with cross-functional inputs
Manage enterprise AI program governance including intake, prioritization, stakeholder engagement, and use-case tracking
Deliver ad-hoc executive analyses on pricing dynamics, competitive positioning, and strategic scenarios

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