Main responsibilities:

• Identify, prioritize, and lead scientific assessment of external innovative technological opportunities
• Work closely with cross-functional teams (BD, R&D, Med Affairs, IP, Clinical, Industrial) for the continued evaluation of external opportunities
• Cultivate and expand existing networks in the US/Europe - biotech, pharma, venture, research institutes and academic communities - to ensure high quality deal flow for the company
• Drive awareness of the company and position it as a partner of choice
• Collaborate with corporate leadership to help refine / refresh the company’s strategy as appropriate and drive development of external innovation strategy

Requirements and skills:

• D. in life science with Post-doc
• Exceptional scientific credentials and external profile
• Minimum 5 years’ experience in biotechnology/pharmaceutical industry (or in related life sciences fields including venture capital and/or technology transfer)
• Extensive knowledge of new technologies and platforms in the context of drug discovery and development.
• Proven ability to lead technical due diligence efforts/teams
• Proven strategic thinking related to product development and pipelines
• Ability to anticipate the evolution of the marketplace and the competition to maintain advantage as it pertains to business model creation, innovation acquisition and collaborations
• Knowledge of Drug Discovery, Development and Intellectual Property Processes
• Strong analytical skills and the ability to communicate complex information and analyses to a variety of scientific and non-scientific audiences