Search & Evaluation Manager
Milano, IT
Job Purpose
As part of the Innovation team of Recordati, the person will be resonsible to screen, identify and propose opportunities for investment, partnership, in-license and M&A to support company portfolio and pipeline across a broad range of therapeutic areas including rare oncology, rare endocrinology and rare metabolic diseases.
Key Responsibilities
• Support R&D and Commercial in identifying and pursuing life-cycle management opportunities to fully exploit company current portfolio and pipeline
• Work with relevant functions (R&D, Commercial), senior management and key internal stakeholders to select and prioritize BD and LCM opportunities
• Support new opportunities evaluation process from initial assessment to full due diligence, liaising with relevant functions (Regulatory, Clinical, Preclinical, CMC, Commercial, Legal, IP, etc.)
• Summarize due diligence technical findings and assumptions, work with commercial and finance teams to develop the business case and build recommendation for executive management approval
• Identify, develop and maintain business relationships with diverse potential collaborators worldwide, including academic institutions, biotech companies, non-profit organizations
Required Education
Solid background in biological sciences and technologies, PhD and experience in oncology research and development preferred
Required Skills and Experience
• 5 - 7 years of experience in the pharma industry
• Poven ability to identify potential business partners, relying on his/her understanding of the pharmaceutical market and its dynamics
• Experience in establishing and maintaining long-term relationships with KOLs, companies, Pharma industry stakeholders to contribute in building up the image of the Company as a reliable and competent partner;
• Demonstrated experience in managing and leading cross-cultural multidisciplinary teams including Research, Clinical, Regulatory, CMC, Commercial, Legal, IP, Finance
• Established competencies to understand finance, legal and intellectual property implications of deal making
• Excellent project management, analytical, organizational skills
• Demonstrated interpersonal, relationship building and influencing skills
• Result-oriented, customer-focused with the ability to deliver efficiently and effectively at high-quality
• Ability to adapt to rapidly changing environment both internally and externally
• Excellent communication and presentation skills
Required Languages
Fluent in English, both written and spoken.