Corporate and Business Development

Extera takes a comprehensive approach to corporate development. We begin with careful product positioning and competitive preparation to identify potential opportunities as the foundation for a sound business development strategy.

The planning phase is followed by aggressive outreach to corporate targets to drive the competitive deal-making process. Our team has unparalleled relationships with industry decision-makers, including senior executives at major life science companies and with venture investors. In addition, our industry advisory network is a powerful gateway to key decision-makers in the industry.

Finally, we identify and pursue opportunities wherever they may be, and have an on-the-ground presence in North America and Europe and affiliates in Israel and Asia.

Case Study:

Situation: A US biopharma company with novel use patents seeks funding and potential partners

Solution: Retain Extera Partners to serve as SVP of Corporate Development

Results:

• Concluded two fund raising rounds
• Closed a $30M biologic supply agreement
• Spearheaded efforts to initiate a Phase IIa trial ex-US
• Led negotiations for an option to merge the company with a large specialty pharmaceutical company, which provided $30M upfront and additional significant success-based milestone payments