VP – Academic Partnerships

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Connecticut, +3 more states.

📋 Description

• Lead the implementation and continuous growth of the LAB eN2 BRIDGE alliance in the United States.

• Act as Evotec’s on-site 'Evotec Collaboration Lead' at some of the most prestigious universities and non-university research institutions in the US.

• Identify, assess, and prioritize therapeutic projects from academic collaborators, in line with established strategic focus areas.

• Collaborate with internal scientific and drug discovery teams to formulate development plans that mitigate risks for early concepts and facilitate the transition from idea to a therapeutic concept for human testing.

• Work closely with institutional Technology Transfer Offices (TTOs) and Principal Investigators to streamline project onboarding, funding decisions, and licensing opportunities.

• Manage daily collaboration with our partner to ensure effective communication, alignment, and achievement of partnership goals.

• Provide strategic guidance for Evotec's academic alliances throughout the US.

• Contribute to the overall Academic Partnerships strategy by sharing insights from the US ecosystem and market trends.

• Collaborate across various internal teams, including research, business development, and alliance management, to ensure successful program execution.

⛳️ Requirements

• PhD or MD degree.

• Over 12 years of experience in basic research and/or drug discovery in academia, biotech, or pharmaceutical settings.

• A competitive and well-documented history in discovering first-in-class or best-in-class therapeutics, particularly in the metabolic disease field.

• Proven experience in evaluating and recommending investments in early-stage therapeutic concepts within the specified therapeutic areas across various modalities.

• Experience working within or in conjunction with academic institutions, technology transfer offices, and industry collaborations.

• Strong knowledge of drug discovery and early development processes, including critical decision points and risk management strategies.

• Demonstrated capability to manage and expand external partnerships.

• General understanding of intellectual property (IP) rights.

• Excellent communication and presentation skills, capable of effectively engaging both scientific and business audiences.

• Possess exceptional scientific curiosity and communication abilities.

🏝️ Benefits

• Discretionary annual bonus.

• Comprehensive benefits package, including Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage.

• Short-term and long-term disability insurance.

• Company-paid basic life insurance.

• 401k company match.

• Flexible work arrangements.

• Generous paid time off and holidays.

• Wellness and transportation benefits.