Corporate Development, Deal Lead

Corporate Development, Deal Lead – Anthropic – San Francisco, CA

As the Corporate Development, Deal Lead at Anthropic, you will spearhead high‑impact strategic partnerships and M&A initiatives that accelerate our mission to build reliable, steerable AI systems. This role sits at the nexus of cutting‑edge science and business, translating breakthroughs in physics, biology, and AI equity models into tangible growth opportunities. You will shape the company’s expansion roadmap, influence multimillion‑dollar transactions, and partner directly with senior leadership to drive value creation across the AI ecosystem. With Anthropic’s rapid scaling and global ambition, the position offers a clear path to senior executive leadership, giving you the platform to leave a lasting imprint on the future of artificial intelligence.

- Lead end‑to‑end deal execution, from origination and due diligence to negotiation and integration.
- Identify, evaluate, and prioritize strategic partnership opportunities that align with Anthropic’s scientific roadmap and market positioning.
- Conduct rigorous financial modeling, valuation, and equity analysis to support investment decisions.
- Collaborate with cross‑functional teams—including research, product, legal, and finance—to ensure seamless deal structuring and post‑close integration.
- Translate complex technical concepts in physics and biology into compelling business cases for internal and external stakeholders.
- Manage relationships with venture capital firms, corporate investors, and academic institutions, fostering a pipeline of high‑quality opportunities.
- Report directly to the VP of Corporate Development, presenting insights and recommendations to the executive team and board of directors.

Why join Anthropic? Our culture is built on curiosity, rigorous scientific inquiry, and a deep commitment to responsible AI. You will work alongside world‑class researchers and engineers who are redefining what intelligent systems can achieve, while enjoying a collaborative environment that rewards bold thinking and strategic execution. Anthropic invests heavily in professional development—offering mentorship, continuous learning programs, and exposure to frontier technologies that keep you at the cutting edge of AI, physics, and biotech convergence. As the AI industry accelerates, the Corporate Development, Deal Lead role becomes a pivotal engine for growth, giving you unparalleled influence over the company’s trajectory and the broader AI landscape. Join us in San Francisco, CA, and be a catalyst for transformative innovation that shapes the future of humanity.