# SVP, Strategy and Business Development at Inari

- Company: Inari
- What the company does: Transform customer feedback into your next best product idea. Backed by Y Combinator.
- Company website: https://useinari.com
- Type: Startups (AI role)
- Level: Mid level
- Location: 2 Locations
- Work setup: On-site
- Pay: $240K to $330K base salary per year (USD)
- Posted: 2026-08-29
- Apply by: 2026-10-14
- Apply: https://inari.wd108.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/Inari_Careers/job/Cambridge-MA/SVP--Strategy-and-Business-Development_R-100074
- Page: https://www.1752.vc/careers/jobs/inari-svp-strategy-and-business-development/

## About the role

As the SVP, Strategy and Business Development, you will play a critical enterprise leadership role in shaping Inari’s long-term growth agenda and building the strategic partnerships needed to advance the company’s mission. Reporting to the CEO and as a member of the Inari Leadership Team, you will translate market insights, scientific capabilities, competitive dynamics, and customer needs into a clear, actionable strategy that aligns internal priorities with external opportunities.

## What they're looking for

- Bachelor’s degree required, advanced degree preferred, such as MBA, PhD, JD, or master’s degree in business, agriculture, life sciences, biotechnology, engineering, or related field
- 10+ years of progressive experience in strategy, business development, corporate development, licensing, strategic partnerships, innovation, commercial strategy, or related leadership roles
- Demonstrated experience leading and delivering strategic partnerships, collaborations, licensing transactions, joint development agreements, M&A, or other complex business development initiatives
- Strong understanding and experience in agriculture, biotechnology, seed, crop protection, and biologicals
- Proven ability to evaluate technical, commercial, financial, and strategic dimensions of business opportunities
- Experience working directly with senior executives, Boards, external partners, investors, and strategic customers