Associate Director, Corporate Development

Company Overview: 

At Renasant Bio, we are driven by a simple goal: to change what’s possible for patients with kidney disease. ADPKD remains one of the most challenging areas in medicine, and we believe it requires bold thinking, rigorous science, and a team committed to doing things differently.

We’re looking for individuals who bring both scientific rigor and creativity to hard problems, and who believe great work is built through respectful, direct collaboration. You communicate with honesty and transparency, adapt quickly as priorities evolve, and hold yourself—and others—to a high standard. Above all, you operate with urgency and purpose, grounded in the knowledge that patients are waiting.

Based at Bakar Labs in Berkeley, CA, we are advancing new therapies designed to make a meaningful difference for patients.

The Role: 

The Associate Director, Corporate Development will serve as a key strategic partner to the executive team, supporting fundraising efforts, business development, Board communications, competitive intelligence, and external stakeholder engagement. This highly visible role sits at the intersection of science, finance, and strategy, helping ensure Renasant is well-positioned with investors, Board members, potential partners, and key opinion leaders.

The ideal candidate combines strong scientific literacy with exceptional communication and project management skills, and is energized by operating in a fast-paced startup environment where priorities evolve rapidly.