SVP, Innovation Partnerships, EMEA

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in United Kingdom, +3 more countries.

📋 Description

• Develop and implement a proactive partnership strategy that aligns with market trends and platform objectives.

• Create sophisticated alliances that are multi-faceted and platform-based, incorporating risk-sharing and co-development approaches.

• Organize intellectual property, governance, financial structures, and milestone frameworks to enhance long-term portfolio value.

• Adjust or dissolve partnerships when their strategic importance diminishes.

• Perform systematic market analysis to pinpoint emerging scientific advancements, technological shifts, and investment trends.

• Predict future innovation hubs and guide participation in these ecosystems.

• Formulate regional and global partnership strategies that support Evotec’s long-term growth initiatives.

• Oversee negotiations with C-suite executives and Board members.

• Convert scientific and translational strategies into commercially viable agreements.

• Balance risk, financial exposure, and resource distribution across a diversified partnership portfolio.

• Synchronize scientific, legal, financial, and operational teams from concept development through to contract execution and launch.

• Create governance models that facilitate effective decision-making and implementation.

• Foster internal alignment across different regions and therapeutic domains.

• Communicate strategic reasoning and long-term value creation to executive committees and external stakeholders.

• Integrate partnerships within the overarching portfolio strategy.

⛳️ Requirements

• A minimum of a Master's degree in Biological Sciences or an MBA.

• Over 15 years of experience in CRO, CDMO, biopharma, or biotech sectors.

• Extensive background in drug discovery, translational science, and early clinical strategy.

• Proven expertise in managing strategic partnerships.

• A solid record of structuring and finalizing intricate, innovation-focused partnerships.

• Experience in negotiations at the C-suite and Board level.

• A well-established global network among senior scientific and industry leaders.

• Portfolio-oriented mindset across multinational regions.

• Strong comprehension of portfolio balance involving risk, capital, and resource allocation.

• Ability to foresee emerging scientific and market trends.

• Experience in designing governance frameworks that expedite decision-making.

• Capability to manage long-term deals and multi-year partnership development.

• Proven effectiveness in high-ambiguity, multi-stakeholder settings.

• Strong advocacy for change based on exposure to external innovations and networking within the pharmaceutical industry.

🏝️ Benefits

• Opportunity to influence strategic alliances that will shape future therapeutic landscapes.

• Chance to expedite the global development of transformative medicines.

• Commitment to equal employment opportunities and fostering a diverse, inclusive workplace.